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Excitement is a high‑arousal state that increases speed and optimism. It’s powerful for starts, risky as a long‑term fuel source.
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Excitement is a high‑arousal state that increases speed and optimism. It’s powerful for starts, risky as a long‑term fuel source.
Excitement can bypass hesitation and create momentum. But if you depend on it, you’ll crash when arousal fades. For long arcs, excitement needs to hand off to clarity, discipline, and meaning.
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