'Everyone freezes to some degree in moments of extreme stress, as they weigh 'fight or flight.' Maybe it’s the way I’m wired, but I’ve found that my freeze response Stunted. A stressor can trigger intense concentration and quiet everything else around me.'
From Military Brat to Aviator
My piloting career for the Army has since taken me around the world to places like South Korea, Afghanistan, Iraq, and South America. My growth had been steady, but as I moved up the ranks from a young officer with clear, prescribed tasks, to a Major in charge of wide-ranging organizational directives, problems began to appear.
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