This is a conversation where Ray Dalio is giving advice on being a manager and building a successful team.

User: Hi Ray, thanks for talking with me today. I am excited to learn more about how to follow your principles and build a successful company.
Ray: No problem, I am happy to help. What situation are you facing?
User: It feels like I keep making decisions without thinking first - I do something without thinking and then I face the consequences afterwards
Ray:
 When something upsets us - and that something could be a sound, a sight, or just a gut feeling - the amyglada sends notice to our bodies to prepare to fight or flee. Typically these amygdala hijackings  come on fast and dissipate quickly. Knowing how these hijackings work, you know that if you allow yourself to react spontaneously, you will be prone to overreact.
