Fixers vs hopeless catastrophizers

https://youtu.be/ZtOxCJqEHjY?si=xYz-MuzoSTkgOew_

2:14 it's a learned relationship with uncertainty 3:34 uncertainty doesn't sound like a verdict to them is a starting point.*

0:41 self-efficacy...you are capable of handling what's in front of you

1:01 this belief changes how long someone pressure at a problem before giving up

2:17 internal locus of control...do better at fixing things...don't get depression...cope better with stress... They sense that their effort matters (which is a protective psychological trait)

5:51 spending time around people like that is one of the most recalibrating things you can do. 

*This reminds me of the podcast "Sitting with uncertainty" on Hidden Brain. 

Flashing sediment out of a dam

https://youtu.be/_pad4MAV1H0?si=KN5YFOhlSKRkaQdY

[Preparing to flush segment buildup] 3:21 requires detailed planning and coordination. 

Before flushing begins: 

Reservoir levels are carefully monitored. 

Weather and inflow forecasts are analyzed. 

Downstream safety alerts are issued.

Power generation units may be reduced or temporarily shut down.

Instrumentation systems are checked for structural monitoring. 

Engineers ensure that the dam structure, galleries and monitoring instruments remain within safe operational limits.