Did You See That? https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Dec12_Post.mp3 Here’s basic theory on how we may develop unhelpful beliefs. Beliefs are kind of like filters between the world and our brain. Some are built in, some are learned. Anyhow, here’s what happens. There is the first event. Something that happens unexpectedly and gives us […]
Small Steps To Huge Success
Metaphor Confusion https://loopvids.s3.amazonaws.com/2022/22Oct16_Post.mp3 It’s very easy to misunderstand things when we speak in metaphors. Metaphors are descriptions of complex underlying things. They are far from complete. Like the famous “red car effect.” You buy a red car, which sends a signal to your brain. Red cars are important. This […]
The Missing Gorilla Paradox
Perception Limits There’s a famous video that allegedly points out the discrepancies and inadequacies in human perception. The point is to show that even if you pay attention to something, you will miss most of what is going on here. You’ve no doubt seen this video, as this one is really popular. […]
The Power Of Criteria For Effortless Seductive Power
What kinds of thoughts run through your mind when you see an attractive woman? If you’re like most guys, your brain is a jumble of conflicting desires, fears, anxieties, and choices. You’d like to go over and talk to her, but you’re nervous. You’d like to continue checking her out, but you’re worried you’ll get […]
How To Leverage Confirmation Bias For Mind Boggling Power
I’m sure you know plenty of people who only watch certain news shows that match their preconceived political beliefs. This is pretty common, and in psychology is referred to as “confirmation bias,” meaning we humans only like to see things that will “confirm” our previously chosen beliefs. The funny thing is, it doesn’t matter if […]
How To Understand And Remove Your Limiting Filters
Often times, I’ll go on short bike rides in the morning. It’s a good way to let my imagination roam (especially after some strong coffee). My destination is usually a big park in front of the local library. Sometimes I’ll sit on the bench and run through some patterns I’ve been working on. I don’t […]
Lions, Money and Peanuts, OH MY!
You know that feeling when you’re walking down the street, and you find some money? I used to drink a lot of beer back in the day. And one thing I LOVED to eat while drinking beer was peanuts, in the shell. I’d start off with a big bowl, but because I was lazy, I […]
Same Or Different?
One of the ways we sort thing is by putting them into categories of “sameness” or “difference.” Let’s say you go to a new restaurant, let’s say an Italian place, that you’ve never been do before. Maybe it just opened up, or maybe you discovered it on a roundabout way home from work. Anyhow, there […]
What Are Your Filters?
Your brain is an amazing tool that you most likely take for granted. After all, how often do you think about how you think? About as often as a fish contemplates the water he’s swimming around in, right? But consider this: Every single second your senses are hit with millions of bits of information. PER […]
What’s Your Filter?
Every single second there are literally millions of bits of information hitting your senses. How many can your conscious mind perceive? About 40. Bits. That means, that out of all the noise that’s flying around you, all the time, all the sounds, sights, smells, physical sensations, your brain has got to quickly (in about half […]