by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | Aug 19, 2022 | Health, Managing States, Martial Arts, Neuro-Semantics
On January 13, 2022, I underwent coronary artery bypass surgery. Afterward, I was groggy with three long draining-tubes below my rib cage. My chest hurt since the surgeon had to break bones to get to my heart. I needed to hug a heart-shaped pillow to protect my chest...
by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | May 11, 2022 | Health, Managing States, Neuro-Semantics
On January 13, 2022 at 7:30 am, I underwent cardiac bypass surgery. Dr. Fayyaz Hashmi replaced four arteries, two feeding blood into my heart and two out of it. For a 75-year-old, I was active, with a resting heart rate of 55 beats per second. Yet, a slight pressure...
by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | Dec 14, 2018 | Managing States, Martial Arts, Neuro-Semantics
1. My Odyssey. When I am in trouble, I reach for calm. When I need to be alert, I reach for calm. Calm is not only associated with a state of relaxation. It is also a crucial ingredient for managing troubled waters. When you are in the clutches of fear or any strong...
by Pascal Gambardella, Ph.D. | Jan 15, 2018 | Modeling, Neuro-Semantics, System Dynamics
Introduction “While still a kitten, all fluff and buzzes, Pete had worked out a simple philosophy. I was in charge of quarters, rations, and weather; he was in charge of everything else. But he held me especially responsible for weather. Connecticut winters are...
Pascal is a master modeler, who has modeled physical phenomena, satellite motion, and the behavior of people, organizations, and corporations.
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