The man, the myth, the unbridled skirt-chaser. Although his marital devotion is considerably lacking, his golfing prowess is hard to deny. He was PGA Player of the Year a record ten times, PGA Tour Player of the Year a record ten times, PGA Tour Money Leader for a record of nine times, Vardon Trophy winner […]
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The Capabilities of the Human Mind (get smarter than Einstein)
Understanding the Mind It is good to think of your mind as a living organism. One of the best examples I’ve heard is the concept of the mind explained using simple botany. A tree begins as a seed – this seed can only germinate under optimal environmental conditions: the temperature, humidity, ph level, sun level, […]
The Cognitive Augmentation Outline
This is the outline for the future ramblings of this weblog: Chapter 1 FAQ Introduction Thesis and what the human mind is capable of, our cognitive capability and an argument of nurture over nature with case studies provided as evidence. The goals of our studies Chapter 2 Continuation of Goals Great minds; real life examples […]
The Marine Corps, Goals, and Obsession
C.S. Lewis, the author of the Chronicles of Narnia, The Screwtape letters, and many other literary masterpieces once said that an individual “is never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” Many of us associate goal setting with stressful deadlines, coffee jitters, the subsequent crash, unfulfilled dreams, etc. Maybe the […]
The Art of Obsession (continued)
Purpose. Obsession must have a purpose first of all. The purpose of a tree is simply to grow toward the sun. This purpose is essentially the rudder, the element providing direction for the individual’s passion. A boat without a rudder and destination will never achieve its goal, no matter how much wind is at its […]
Feed your Brain with Spinach Dhal
Image Credit You are What You Eat If this saying were literally true, most of us would be walking fast food plates – french fries carrying on a conversation with a juicy burger and frosty milk shake. But it’s not. So what does it really mean, you are what you eat? It’s simply an age […]
The Art of Obsession
What is Obsession? I realize that this word has a negative association to many, so I have added the following words for those of us who would prefer the more positive twists of the word. Typically when we refer to an obsession in a positive way, we use the words “passion”, “preoccupation”, “fixation”, or something […]
Mnemonic Technique – “The Method of Loci” otherwise known as the “Mind Palace”
The memory palace, perhaps better known as “the Method of Loci”, is the oldest mnemonic technique dating back to the ancient civilization of Rome. It’s development is generally accredited to Simonides of Ceos, who stumbled upon the observation that the human mind recalled locations and imagery far more readily than other mental devices. There is […]
Brain Health Recipe – Smoked Salmon Canapé with Sesame Brittle
This mouthwatering dish utilizes some of the most beneficial foods for both the brain and body, but for the purpose of this article, we will focus on the advantages it provides to the brain. Salmon = Omega 3 fatty acids/Docosahexaenoic acid Sesame seeds = Lipophilic antioxidants Fennel = Antioxidents, Folate, Histidine (Amino Acid) Strawberries = […]
The Top 20 Healthy Brain Nutrients!
Why Your Brain Needs Natural Nutrients In light of my recent Nootropic recipe postings, I have decided to balance my study with an organic approach to brain health and improvement. It’s best to build a healthy brain diet revolving around foods that promote brain health first – lay that foundation before building on it with […]