After reading "Self-Control" Chapter by Goleman, D.

Question of the Week -

As I was reading the "Self-Control" chapter of Daniel Goleman's book, I was surprised by the section "The Three-Million-Dollar Amygdala Hijack."
First I didn't know how it related to leadership concepts... but after reading the Tyson story, it also reminded me of what happened during the 2006 World Cup Final in Germany when world famous French footballer Zidane head-butted Materazzi of Italy (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAjWi663kXc) after his provocative comment about Zinedine Zidane's mother and sister (still under controversy).

Many people who never heard or knew well about Zidane assumed him as an angry athlete, but to summarize, he is considered one of the greatest of all time and is known for his calmness and control of the game as a veteran footballer. To conclude, many people believe the French side lost the match because of his inconceivable exit.

So I understand this 'amygdala' can affect people unconsciously, but according to the Marshmallow test and Ted and Mack's story in "The Marshmallow Kids Grow Up and Go to Work" section, amygdala can actually foreshadow an individual's "success" in life; how does that work? Where would we draw the line? Everyone can "tick" once in their life time... No?!



p.s.
Me and that friend who I was having conflict with said "Sorry" and I did as well. But I don't think every puzzle is solved but somehow we expressed ourselves through numerous angry messages and we are communicating now. Amazing how people get along these days.....