I BELIEVE I CAN FLY
How 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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