Part 3 of the book “Whole Brain Living: The Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters That Drive Our Life” focuses on understanding the four characters that shape our decision-making process and drive our behaviors. These characters are as follows:

The Intellectual Mind: This character represents the rational and logical part of our brain. It seeks to analyze situations, find solutions, and make informed choices based on facts and data.

The Emotional Mind: This character is the seat of our emotions and feelings. It reacts to various stimuli with emotions like fear, joy, anger, and sadness. The Emotional Mind significantly influences our decisions and actions.

The Somatic Mind: This character governs our physical responses to the environment. It manages our fight-or-flight responses and instinctual reactions, ensuring our survival and safety.

The Conscious Mind: This character acts as a bridge between all the other minds. It has the power to make conscious choices, guiding the other minds towards a balanced and harmonious decision-making process.