Something You Should Know

Your Hormones Control More Than You Think & How Big Mistakes Shape You

May 21, 2026·51 min·6-min readconversationalself improvement
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Giving unsolicited advice often backfires due to psychological reactance, while modeling behavior is more effective. Hormones like cortisol are misunderstood — cortisol, often vilified as a stress hormone, is essential for daily function and wakefulness. Former Sony CEO Michael Lynton rec

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Dr. Saira Hameed

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People

Dr. Saira HameedMichael Lynton

Books

Signalsby Dr. Saira HameedFrom Mistakes to Meaningby Michael Lynton and Josh Steiner

Companies

Sony Pictures

Topics

HormonesLeadershipMental HealthPersonal FinanceProductivitySelf Improvement

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