<!-- bryant-content-generator:start --> # Desperation narrows attention toward threat,... > Desperation narrows attention toward threat, accelerates decisions, and broadcasts dependence to other people. Composure protects working memory, strategic flexibility, and the ability to notice alternatives during the moment when they matter most. Calm keeps more of the game visible. **Source:** [[livestreams/Determination Without Desperation - Workbook|Determination Without Desperation]] ## Share on Social Media ``` “Desperation narrows attention toward threat, accelerates decisions, and broadcasts dependence to other people. Composure protects working memory, strategic flexibility, and the ability to notice alternatives during the moment when they matter most. Calm keeps more of the game visible.” — Bryant McGill https://bryantmcgill.com/quotes/quotes-desperation-narrows-attention-keeps-game-visible ``` <!-- bryant-content-generator:end -->