Psychological
How Social Capital Shapes Minds
Trust isn’t just a feeling—it’s a neurological supercharger. When trust is present, the brain releases oxytocin, fostering connection and reducing fear. Conversely, distrust triggers cortisol, creating a cycle of defensiveness. Social capital rewires your brain for collaboration and calm, not isolation and stress.
Social capital is the currency that can’t be printed, but it prints opportunity.— Dan Koe
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