Have you ever opened a big project, stared at it… and done nothing?

That "freeze" isn't laziness—it's your brain trying to protect you.

When your lower brain senses uncertainty, it flips into survival mode, making the task feel bigger and scarier than it actually is.

The good news is that you can break the cycle with one simple shift.

In this week's Smarter in 5 Minutes, I'm sharing why your brain reacts this way and an easy way to create momentum when you feel stuck.

Listen now — it's just 5 minutes.