Learn How To Control Your Mind (Use This To Brainwash Yourself)

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Aug 7, 2024

Discover how the reticular activating system (RAS) acts as your brain's bouncer, filtering what you focus on. Learn to train your RAS to spot opportunities and success by setting clear goals and creating powerful affirmations. Vividly visualize your dreams to turn your thoughts into reality. Explore selective attention with fun examples, like noticing red cars, to showcase how our perceptions shape our experiences. It's all about brainwashing yourself for the better!

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Reticular Activating System (RAS)

The reticular activating system (RAS) filters information, shaping our reality perception.
Control your RAS to focus on what matters.

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Red Car Theory

Rob Dial explains the "red car theory" to illustrate how focusing on something increases its perceived frequency.
You see red cars everywhere after deciding to look for them, not because there are suddenly more.

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Teslas and Mechanics

Rob Dial shares an anecdote about noticing Teslas and mechanics to demonstrate selective attention.
Different focuses, like needing a mechanic versus needing a bathroom, will highlight different things along the same route.

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In today's episode, we delve into the fascinating world of the reticular activating system (RAS) and how it shapes our perception of reality. Think of your brain as a bouncer at the door, filtering out irrelevant information and letting in only what’s important – and the best part? You can train it to focus on what truly matters to you! We'll explore how to harness the power of the RAS by setting clear daily goals, crafting powerful affirmations, and vividly visualizing your dreams. This way, you can turn your mind into a heat-seeking missile for success. I'll share practical examples, like noticing red cars or finding mechanics, to show how selective attention works and how it can create a self-fulfilling prophecy. Join me as we learn to brainwash ourselves in the best way possible, making our brains work for us to create the life we've always wanted.

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