I BELIEVE I CAN FLY
Published in: Self Improvement
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- 1. I BELIEVE I CAN FLY How to use your brain to surpass yourself
- 2. “We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” Anaïs Nin
- 3. Since the day men came out of their caverns.
- 4. They have been able to create a lot of amazing things.
- 5. They have designed powerful computers to create more and more amazing things.
- 6. As of today, even the most powerful computer is yet less powerful than our brain.
- 7. Our brain is able to achieve wonderful things.
- 8. However, most people don’t know how to make the most of it.
- 9. This story will explain you how to use your brain to surpass yourself.
- 10. Our amazing brain. Chapter One
- 11. There are over 100 billion neurons in our brain, all interconnected.
- 12. Neurons are in either one of two states : on or off.
- 13. The state of the neuron depends on The state of its neighbors. The strength of the link with its neighbors.
- 14. When we gather information from the Outside world…
- 15. Some neurons at the edge of our body are activated, depending on the stimuli.
- 16. Information is transmitted through nerves to the brain and activates a specific network of neurons.
- 17. 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.
- 18. Our perception of reality results from the succession of activated neuronal networks. First Take away
- 19. The various neuronal networks activated in our brain represent our knowledge.
- 20. They have been built progressively through our personal experiences.
- 21. Our perception of reality and our thinking are based on our own unique experiences. Second Take away
- 22. There is too much information coming from the Outside World.
- 23. Consequently, we only select some known clues and trust our brain to extrapolate reality from these clues, based on our prejudices.
- 24. The reality we perceive mainly derives from our prejudices. Third Take away
- 25. Neither our brain, nor our neurons are able to manage uncertainties.
- 26. When we catch something from the outside world, it must match one of the neuronal networks stored in our brain.
- 27. 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.
- 28. Here it will be really amazing !!!
- 29. we modify an neuronal network and create new connections with other neurons. When we learn something or experience something new,
- 30. The mind creates matter !!!
- 31. All knowledge can be acquired, any behavior can be improved. We are free to build the reality we want. Fourth Take away
- 32. The connection between two neurons works like a wire conducting electricity.
- 33. The conductivity of this wire depends on its use.
- 34. At first, conductivity is low and it requires a lot of efforts to integrate new neurons into the network.
- 35. Then, through repetition, conductivity increases and less effort is required to assimilate knowledge.
- 36. Eventually, conductivity is high enough for new knowledge to be assimilated effortlessly.
- 37. Habits can be changed and skills acquired through repetition. Fifth Take away
- 38. As part of an experiment in psychology, people were asked to learn row of figures in different conditions.
- 39. People obtained significantly better results when they had to recall the figures in the same conditions as when they learned them.
- 40. In this way, when we memorize new knowledge, we also remember its context, which we associate with knowledge
- 41. When we establish new connections for new knowledge, we also integrate its context . Sixth Take away
- 42. The brain is connected to every muscle in our body.
- 43. The neuronal networks in our brain both represent our perception of the world and determine our body language.
- 44. Humans are social animals. For ages, they have learnt how to read their peers’ body language and adapt to meet their expectations.
- 45. People’s behaviors are influenced by the neuronal networks of your brain. Seventh Take away
- 46. Lessons. Chapter Two
- 47. Be Tolerant
- 48. No one can objectively and wholly comprehend reality.
- 49. Other people’s perception of reality is as legitimate as yours.
- 50. Having life experiences in common with others may lead you to the same conclusion.
- 51. Be Empathetic
- 52. Communication is difficult. Imposing your point of view on others is no way to success.
- 53. Because different perceptions mean different worlds.
- 54. Understanding others is key to coach them and get your point across.
- 55. Communication is more about enabling others to develop a perception of your point that is close to yours.
- 56. Don’t judge others, Work on yourself.
- 57. It is as easy to blame others as it is vain.
- 58. The only one who can change the perception of your world is you.
- 59. So focus your energy on facilitating changes, not on finding excuses (or blaming others) for your inability to change.
- 60. Think positive
- 61. People’s Perception of the world, Thinking and Behavior mostly depend on you.
- 62. You decide in which world you are living.
- 63. You choose the color to paint your life events.
- 64. Don’t set yourself any limit
- 65. There are more neuronal connections in our brain than stars in the sky.
- 66. You can endlessly rework these connections
- 67. So don’t set yourself any limit. You are free to build your dream world.
- 68. Focus, Experiment, Repeat
- 69. Build new connections, as changing your world demands resources.
- 70. So focus your energy on what you want to change.
- 71. Experiment to see the consequences of every change, until you find the appropriate connections.
- 72. And then repeat again & again, until the desired skill becomes a habit.
- 73. Beyond science Chapter Three
- 74. At this time of the story, it is only fair to ask ourselves if we (or our brains) are just a very powerful computer.
- 75. Like a shuttle, this computer has two main features : 1. Interact with the Outside world 2. Acquire new knowledge
- 76. But the real question is Is there a pilot in this shuttle?
- 77. Most of us (or in fact every one of us most of the time),
- 78. let our brain drive our life. We are switched on autopilot.
- 79. On the opposite, other people choose to use their brain to achieve what they want.
- 80. But others decide to use their brain and drive where they want. Your brain has a guide too: your Willpower.
- 81. Be aware of your role, the role of your brain and its power.
- 82. Live in full awareness.
- 83. You must reestablish your relation to your brain.
- 84. Be the head of your brain. Show it the way.
- 85. Try out new behaviors. Analyze the results in full awareness and honesty.
- 86. Prepare your brain to learn new things and develop its creativity.
- 87. Take care of your brain by feeding it good biological and spiritual food.
- 88. Manage your brain confidently and honestly. Live in harmony with it. Enjoy.
- 89. And now…
- 90. It is up to you to work on your own good life.
- 91. Thank you !!! Follow me on twitter : @BrainSlideStory If you enjoyed reading this story, share it with your friends.