I BELIEVE I CAN FLYHow to use your brain to surpass yourself

“We don’t see things as

they are, we see them as

we are.”

Anaïs Nin

Since the day men

came out of their

caverns.

They have been able to create a lot

of amazing things.

They have designed powerful computers

to create more and more amazing things.

As of today, even the most powerful computer is

yet less powerful than our brain.

Our brain is able to achieve wonderful things.

However, most people don’t know how to make the most of it.

This story will

explain you how

to use your brain

to surpass

yourself.

Our amazing brain.

Chapter One

There are over 100 billion neurons in our brain,

all interconnected.

Neurons are in either one of two states : on or

off.

The state of

the neuron

depends on

The state of its neighbors.

The strength of the link

with its neighbors.

When we gather information from the Outside

world…

Some neurons at the edge of our body are

activated, depending on the stimuli.

Information is transmitted

through nerves to the brain

and activates a specific

network of neurons.

The same network

of neurons will be

activated, whether

you see an apple or

think about an

apple.

This is also true for your internal activities.

Our perception of reality

results from the succession

of activated neuronal

networks.

First Take away

The various neuronal networks activated in

our brain represent our knowledge.

They have been built progressively through our

personal experiences.

Our perception of reality and our

thinking are based on our own

unique experiences.

Second Take away

There is too much information coming

from the Outside World.

Consequently, we only select some known clues and trust our

brain to extrapolate reality from these clues, based on our

prejudices.

The reality we perceive mainly

derives from our prejudices.

Third Take away

Neither our brain, nor our neurons are able to

manage uncertainties.

When we catch something from the outside world, it must

match one of the neuronal networks stored in our brain.

Otherwise, the

brain adopts

one of two

strategies.

Or it integrates the new piece of

information in its knowledge database by

modifying the related neuronal network.

Either it ignores it.

Here it will be

really amazing !!!

we modify an neuronal

network and create new

connections with other

neurons.

When we learn something or experience something new,

The mind creates

matter !!!

All knowledge can be

acquired, any behavior can

be improved. We are free to

build the reality we want.

Fourth Take away

The connection between

two neurons works like a

wire conducting

electricity.

The conductivity

of this wire

depends on its

use.

At first, conductivity is low and it requires a lot of efforts to

integrate new neurons into the network.

Then, through repetition, conductivity increases and

less effort is required to assimilate knowledge.

Eventually, conductivity is high enough for

new knowledge to be assimilated effortlessly.

Habits can be changed and

skills acquired through

repetition.

Fifth Take away

As part of an experiment in psychology, people were

asked to learn row of figures in different conditions.

People obtained significantly better results when they had to

recall the figures in the same conditions as when they

learned them.

In this way, when we memorize new knowledge, we also

remember its context, which we associate with knowledge

When we establish new

connections for new

knowledge, we also

integrate its context .

Sixth Take away

The brain

is

connected

to every

muscle in

our body.

The neuronal networks in our brain both represent our

perception of the world and determine our body language.

Humans are social animals. For ages, they have

learnt how to read their peers’ body language and

adapt to meet their expectations.

People’s behaviors are

influenced by the neuronal

networks of your brain.

Seventh Take away

Lessons.

Chapter Two

Be Tolerant

No one can objectively and wholly comprehend

reality.

Other people’s perception

of reality is as legitimate as

yours.

Having life experiences in common with others may

lead you to the same conclusion.

Be Empathetic

Communication is difficult. Imposing your point of view on

others is no way to success.

Because

different

perceptions

mean

different worlds.

Understanding others is key to coach them and get

your point across.

Communication is more about

enabling others to develop a

perception of your point that is

close to yours.

Don’t judge others,Work on yourself.

It is as easy to blame others as it is vain.

The only one who can change the perception of

your world is you.

So focus your energy on facilitating changes, not

on finding excuses (or blaming others) for your

inability to change.

Think positive

People’s

Perception of the

world, Thinking

and Behavior

mostly depend on

you.

You decide in which world

you are living.

You choose the color to paint your life events.

Don’t set

yourself any limit

There are more neuronal connections in our brain

than stars in the sky.

You can

endlessly

rework these

connections

So don’t set yourself any limit. You are free

to build your dream world.

Focus,

Experiment, Repeat

Build new connections, as changing your world

demands resources.

So focus your energy on what you want to change.

Experiment to see the consequences of every change, until

you find the appropriate connections.

And then repeat again & again, until the desired skill

becomes a habit.

Beyond science

Chapter Three

At this time of the story, it is only fair to ask ourselves if we

(or our brains) are just a very powerful computer.

Like a shuttle,

this computer

has two main

features :

1. Interact with

the Outside

world

2. Acquire new

knowledge

But the real question is

Is there a

pilot in this shuttle?

Most of us (or in fact every one of us most of the time),

let our brain drive our life. We are switched on autopilot.

On the opposite, other people choose to use

their brain to achieve what they want.

But others decide to use their brain and drive where they want.

Your brain has

a guide too:

your Willpower.

Be aware of

your role, the

role of your

brain and its

power.

Live in full awareness.

You must reestablish

your relation to your

brain.

Be the head of

your brain.

Show it the

way.

Try out new behaviors. Analyze the results in full

awareness and honesty.

Prepare your brain to learn new things and

develop its creativity.

Take care of your brain by feeding it good biological

and spiritual food.

Manage your brain confidently and honestly. Live in

harmony with it. Enjoy.

And now…

It is up to you to

work on your own

good life.

Thank you !!!

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