Brain Hacks with Max Rusan Presented live at FITC Toronto 2015 More info at www.fitc.ca/toronto OVERVIEW It doesn’t matter if you’re a developer, a creative, an artist or simply a technogeek, we all create wonderful things and we’re constantly pushing our brains to their limits. Or do we? Our brains are constantly at work, but are they working as efficiently as they can be? In this talk, you will learn out how to help your brain perform optimally, stay focused and increase your mental power during brainstorms, and various creative and logical tasks. You’ll learn a number of practical techniques that will help you boost your mind’s performance, as well as peek into the science of our brains at work. By the end of the talk, you’ll have powerful knowledge and practical tools at your disposal to help your brain run like a well-oiled machine. OBJECTIVE Find out how to make your brain work for you. TARGET AUDIENCE Professionals who use their brains at work. FIVE THINGS AUDIENCE MEMBERS WILL LEARN How to improve focus at work. The way the mind works. The right nutrition for a well functioning brain. Practical and proven sleep hacks. How to avoid distractions.

1. BRAIN HACKS

2. MAX RUSAN
MAXTHEROCKET.COM

6. YOUR BRAIN

7. SLEEP

8. SLEEP
• Dark & quiet
• Avoid screens before bed
• Have a caffeine curfew

9. EXCERCISE

10. GO LIFT!
• Morning Exercise (7 Minute
Workout)
• Cardio
• Yoga
• Cycling
• Take breaks from sitting
• Get a standing desk

11. FOCUS

12. FOCUS
• Eliminate distractions
• Clear your desk and your mind
• Pomodoro technique
• Leave time for distractions
• focusmanifesto.com

13. MEDITATION

14. MEDITATION BENEFITS
• Improves Concentration
• Boosts Creativity
• Decreases Anxiety
• Improves Sleep
• You Gain Clarity

15. MEDITATION
I'm so busy today, that... I'm going to meditate two hours instead
of one.
-- Gandhi

16. GET STARTED
• Mindfulness App
• Simply Being App
• Get Some Headspace App
• Sign up for a meditation course
• Muse

17. NUTRITION
• Water
• Fats
• Brain Food

18. BRAIN FOODS
• Blueberries
• Avocados
• Nuts and Seeds
• Salmon
• Dark leafy greens
• Whole grains
• Dark Chocolate

19. LAUGH !
• Happy Brain = Productive Brain

20. CREATIVITY
• Look for inspiration
• Get outside
• Engage in creative activities
• Take care of your brain!

21. MY MORNING ROUTINE
• Meditation
• Visualizations
• Exercise
• Write down what I am thankful for
• Write down commitments for the day

23. BOOKS
• Sleep Smarter: 21 Proven Tips by Shawn Stevenson
• The Organized Mind by Daniel J Levitin
• The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli
• Your Brain at Work by David Rock
• The Future of The Mind by Michio Kaku
• The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

24. PODCASTS
• Tim Ferris Podcast
• School of Greatness
• The One You Feed

25. THANK YOU
max@maxtherocket.com
@maxtherocket