This YouTube video (John Assaraf) explains how internal neurological processes and self-image programming can stop people from taking actions toward goals. An animated dramatization portrays an internal "psycho-cybernetic mechanism"—officers (Lieutenant, Speaker B) check new goal input against a "self-image blueprint" and General Amygdala triggers fear/anxiety when goals conflict, causing the protagonist (Dave) to revert to prior behaviors (procrastination, avoidance). The host frames the lesson: unless goal-setting and the brain's achievement system are aligned, desired lifestyle or financial changes will be blocked.
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Hey friends. I hope you're having an amazing day. I've got this little Hollywood animated video that's going to show you what's going on inside your brain. Whenever you have an opportunity in front of you that you dismiss, or a goal that you have that you want to achieve and the answers are right there. The things you need to do are right there. But guess what? You do. You procrastinate and you put it off the. There's some neurological things going on in your brains that have to do with your beliefs, your habits and your actions. I want you to take a look at what may be happening in your brain that's preventing you right now from achieving your goals and dreams. There's a part of our brain that's responsible for setting our goals, but there's another part of our brain for helping us achieve those goals. If you don't line those two things up, you may never achieve the goals, the dreams, the lifestyle and the freedom that you want for your life. Watch this little short Hollywood animated video and you'll see what may be holding you back right now.
As you were, Lieutenant. Don't let anything pass through too soon. Central command that does not match pre programming.
Checking all data against self image blueprint manifestos for lifestyle, money and finances, Business success, health and fitness, food restrict all.
Non compliant input from Dave's awareness. These goals do not match with self image blueprints. Therefore denied. Proceed with normal behavior and thought patterns. Any word from General amygdala today?
General amygdala is on alert, but there is no present danger.
All is well and I assume we're on a steady course.
The psycho cybernetic mechanism is resting comfortably. We are within normal self image limits.
Very good, Lieutenant. Carry on.
Hello.
So Dave, come on. Tell me, have you decided to join us yet? We can show you how to become a millionaire or even a multi millionaire. And we'll show you how to do it. Just one second. Step at a time.
Holy smokes. General amygdala is creaking out.
What is Amyla reacting to?
Get off the phone. He doesn't know what he's talking about. The only way to make money is years of hard work. This is going to cost us money.
Well, you know.
Yeah, I have been thinking about it.
Hang up Lieutenant. Get us out of here. Generate more anxiety, more doubts, more fear. Release cortisol and epinephrine into the system, stat. Oh my God. What is he doing?
You know, I. I just don't know.
I'm telling you, it's easy. Just take these action steps and I promise you, you'll achieve the lifestyle that you've always dreamed of and that you really want to have.
It really would change my life. It definitely. Turn it around. Alright, let's do it.
I'm sorry, Dave, I cannot allow you to do that. It is not consistent with your programming and self image. I will now engage automatic override for course correction.
Wait a minute. You know what? On second thought, you know, I need some time to think about this. It just really isn't the right time. Let's talk next month. Alright, man. Thanks. Bye. Do I really want to make more money and pay more taxes and have more employees and eat at fancy restaurants and who cares about being in shape? I'm just not ready. I need a snack.
