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Achieve Peak Performance by Learning to Shift the Gears of Your Mind

The Art of Manliness

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Understanding the Gear Network

This chapter introduces the gear network framework, exploring how different mental states impact knowledge work. It discusses three primary mental states—deep focus, relaxed creativity, and automatic reactivity—linking them to brain activity patterns and norepinephrine levels. The concept of 'gear personalities' is also addressed, examining how individual preferences for stimulation and uncertainty influence performance and time management.

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