Speaker 1: Some of the greatest authors today are those that wear
the title YA author. Just because their name is associated
with YA doesn't mean they don't have brilliant works of art,
which is the reason why we created YA Authors Unplugged.
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in your very adult world. Enjoy the exploration when it's
extremely difficult to make up your mind, you know, to
make a choice. I mean, having the power of choice
can actually weaken a person's heart. On this episode, we're
going to explore the decision to run a red light,
no matter how dangerous it really is. Not stopping when
that light is red doesn't stop us from pushing that
car forward. Plus Jake Paul, an influencer, Why does he
make the choice to fight the biggest names in boxing?
My name is Arrow. Life is a series of choices.
I mean, who decides when you're not making the right choice?
And is it a fear out of things going wrong?
The greatest lessons in life are often lost inside hidden
away attempts and concepts. It's time to reopen your heart.
Having that power of choice is actually your daily gift.
On this highway We're gonna learn how to trust mirages.
What is the choice? Why do we choose to run
a red light? Hold up? Hold on, whoa woa woe?
We have to create a stall here? Why do we
choose to run a red light? I have been quickly
reminded that people usually do not run a red light,
if it's truly experienced. It's due to a mix of psychology, pressure,
and misjudgment. The bandits that steal from our common sense
and respect for the law are time pressure and urgency.
I mean, we are convinced that we're always running late,
or that one light, Eh, it won't make a physical difference,
Just go through the day. The brain puts the importance
of immediate gain way ahead of abstract risk. A potential
crash is what we think is going to happen, but
it never does. So what do we do? We go
through the next red light. Other reasons why we choose
to run a red light include the absence of immediate punishment.
I mean, the brain is saying, low risk, low risk,
do it, put your foot on the pedal. Come on.
Number two, cognitive overload or distractions. Number three. Running a
red light makes us feel like I'm the one that's
in control. Look at me, I just ran a red light,
and passing through a red light is habit forming. Once
you start to get away with it, it becomes your
daily thing. Emotion and urgency have beaten up all things
connected to logic. Coming up next, Why would someone like
Jake Paul want to climb into a rising with some
of the biggest fighters of all time? Hey, welcome back
to the choice. Why would someone like Jake Paul want
to climb into a boxing ring with some of the
biggest top dogs in the boxing world. I mean we're
talking about true champions here, like Mike Tyson and Anthony Joshua.
Is he a modern day daredevil, you know, like Evil Knievel.
The answer can be summed up in three words psychology, business,
and modern celebrity culture, not just pure sport. Jake Paul
is addicted to legacy by association. Jake Paul has mastered
the art of sharing the headlines. Do you think you
could do it? Share the headlines and get away with it.
There's also a huge financial gain for everybody that's involved.
Number Three, validation and respect, which I got to totally
laugh at when it's connected to someone like Jake Paul,
validation and respect. Trust me, everything that I read about
Jake Paul, the dude doesn't really give a crap about
what you think and do you have respect for him?
He doesn't care. Seriously, in all these fights, the risk
has been under control. It has been reported that these
fights are structured to limit a downside. Yet to see
Jake Paul go down with a bloodied face in the
sixth round with Joshua, that was some of the most
realistic structuring I've ever seen in my life, because how
many of us were sitting on this side of the
flat screen saying, damn, it's about time real sports have
become blurred by people just like Jake Paul. He's got
what it takes to grab the viewers and internet followers.
Where will he take it after this sixth round fall?
It's a choice. My name is Arrow, and that's what
I was writing while the sun was waking up on
a brilliant new day.