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On Becoming Superhuman: How to Be Smarter, On Becoming Superhuman: How to Be Smarter,
Increase Your IQ & Become Limitless Increase Your IQ & Become Limitless
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Today, the greatest si ngle source of wealth i s between your ear s. Today, Today, the greatest si ngle sour ce of wealth i s between your ear s. Today,
wealth i s contai ned i n br ai npower , not br utepower . wealth i s contai ned i n br ai npower , not br utepower . -Bri an Tracy -Bri an Tracy
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Do you ever wish you could be just a bit smarter? That you could think a bit faster, be Do you ever wish you could be just a bit smarter? That you could think a bit faster, be
wittier, and wittier, and solve complex problems solve complex problems with ease? with ease?
Me too. In fact, it happens often. Me too. In fact, it happens often.
Why? Because even though Ive always Why? Because even though Ive always
been fairly smart, I didnt hit the been fairly smart, I didnt hit the
intellectual genetic jackpot. intellectual genetic jackpot.
Getting good grades and holding my Getting good grades and holding my
own in intellectual conversations was own in intellectual conversations was
never particularly hard, but theres never particularly hard, but theres
always been a few people a step ahead always been a few people a step ahead
of me. of me.
And to be honest, I was a bit jealous. I And to be honest, I was a bit jealous. I
wish I was born with their mental wish I was born with their mental
superpowers. Deep down, I thought if I superpowers. Deep down, I thought if I
could somehow increase my could somehow increase my
brainpower, then I could really achieve anything I want. brainpower, then I could really achieve anything I want.
But Ive always figured there wasnt too much I could do about it. Some people are super But Ive always figured there wasnt too much I could do about it. Some people are super
smart, some people arent quite so lucky thats just the way it is. smart, some people arent quite so lucky thats just the way it is.
Today, Im going to share with you something extremely powerful, something Ive Today, Im going to share with you something extremely powerful, something Ive
discovered recently and havent shared with anyone yet: discovered recently and havent shared with anyone yet:
Intelligence is not a set thing. The level of intelligence we are born with is Intelligence is not a set thing. The level of intelligence we are born with is
only a starting point, and regardless of our genetic make-up, it is absolutely only a starting point, and regardless of our genetic make-up, it is absolutely
possible to get smarter, increase our IQ, and maybe even become possible to get smarter, increase our IQ, and maybe even become
Limitless. Limitless.
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How I t All Started: Watchi ng Li mi tless How I t All Started: Watchi ng Li mi tless
This whole adventure started a few months ago, when I decided to watch the movie This whole adventure started a few months ago, when I decided to watch the movie
Limitless Limitless. I very rarely watch movies, but this one intrigued me. I popped it on, laid on . I very rarely watch movies, but this one intrigued me. I popped it on, laid on
the couch and I was soon captivated by Bradley Coopers character rise from Average the couch and I was soon captivated by Bradley Coopers character rise from Average
Joe to Intellectual Jedi, thanks to a magic pill he started taking. Joe to Intellectual Jedi, thanks to a magic pill he started taking.
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And to access it, we must align And to access it, we must align
ourselves with a greater purpose, ourselves with a greater purpose,
commit to excellence, and seek to commit to excellence, and seek to
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These new-found cognitive powers opened up a whole new world of possibilities for These new-found cognitive powers opened up a whole new world of possibilities for
him: his unremarkable existence transformed into a life in the fast-lane, as he started him: his unremarkable existence transformed into a life in the fast-lane, as he started
achieving exceptional results in everything, and surpassed his wildest dreams along the achieving exceptional results in everything, and surpassed his wildest dreams along the
way. way.
You know they say we can only access 20% of our br ai n? Thi s lets you You know they say we can only access 20% of our brai n? Thi s lets you
access all of i t access all of i t. ~Li mi tless . ~Li mi tless
As I watched that movie, something switched on inside me. As I watched that movie, something switched on inside me.
I couldnt stop thinking I couldnt stop thinking Is it somehow possible to supercharge our mental powers, Is it somehow possible to supercharge our mental powers,
become smarter, and start achieving more than weve ever dreamed? become smarter, and start achieving more than weve ever dreamed?
I decided right there & then that I had to find a way to make this happen in real-life. I decided right there & then that I had to find a way to make this happen in real-life.
So I got busy. Over the ensuing months, I spent countless hours researching, learning, So I got busy. Over the ensuing months, I spent countless hours researching, learning,
and experimenting, with the goal of making myself smarter & putting my own life in the and experimenting, with the goal of making myself smarter & putting my own life in the
fast-lane. fast-lane.
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Di scoveri ng Neurosci ence Di scover i ng Neurosci ence
Theres a revolution going on. There used to be two systems of knowledge: hard Theres a revolution going on. There used to be two systems of knowledge: hard
science- chemistry, physics, biophysics- on the hand, and, on the other, a system of science- chemistry, physics, biophysics- on the hand, and, on the other, a system of
knowledge that included ethology, psychology, and psychiatry. And now its as if a knowledge that included ethology, psychology, and psychiatry. And now its as if a
lightning bolt had connected the two. Its all one system: neuroscience. lightning bolt had connected the two. Its all one system: neuroscience. ~Candace ~Candace
Pert, Neurochemist at the American National Institute of Mental Health Pert, Neurochemist at the American National Institute of Mental Health
4 months ago, I had never studied, or even thought about, the field of neuroscience. But 4 months ago, I had never studied, or even thought about, the field of neuroscience. But
as soon I started learning about neuroplasticity, neurotransmitters & synaptic as soon I started learning about neuroplasticity, neurotransmitters & synaptic
connection, binaural beats & brainwave frequencies, and brain-derived neurotrophic connection, binaural beats & brainwave frequencies, and brain-derived neurotrophic
factors, I was absolutely enthralled. I knew I had stumbled into something that would factors, I was absolutely enthralled. I knew I had stumbled into something that would
forever change my life. forever change my life.
I knew things were about to get real interesting. I knew things were about to get real interesting.
The Future Has Arri ved The Future Has Arri ved
25 years ago, David Krech, Ph.D, Psychologist at the University of California-Berkeley, 25 years ago, David Krech, Ph.D, Psychologist at the University of California-Berkeley,
said: said: I foresee the day when we shall have the means, and therefore, inevitably, the I foresee the day when we shall have the means, and therefore, inevitably, the
temptation, to manipulate the behaviour and intellectual functioning of all people temptation, to manipulate the behaviour and intellectual functioning of all people
through environmental and biochemical manipulation of the brain. through environmental and biochemical manipulation of the brain.
This day has arrived my friends. This day has arrived my friends.
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4 months into this journey, I havent fully cracked the code yet, but I can tell you with 4 months into this journey, I havent fully cracked the code yet, but I can tell you with
100% certainty that Im smarter than Ive ever been (as you will see below). Im sharper, 100% certainty that Im smarter than Ive ever been (as you will see below). Im sharper,
my thoughts are clearer, I can get anything done quicker, and a lot of cool things are my thoughts are clearer, I can get anything done quicker, and a lot of cool things are
starting to happen in my life. starting to happen in my life.
There are times when I really do feel like Bradley Cooper. One move ahead. Or 50. There are times when I really do feel like Bradley Cooper. One move ahead. Or 50.
Limitless. Limitless.
This is no joke, and Im not here to brag. My goal is to share my discoveries with you, so This is no joke, and Im not here to brag. My goal is to share my discoveries with you, so
you too can start unlocking your brains full power, and live life in the fast-lane. you too can start unlocking your brains full power, and live life in the fast-lane.
Now Im about to take you on a journey through Now Im about to take you on a journey through the 10 best strategies Ive the 10 best strategies Ive
discovered so far to enhance mental performance discovered so far to enhance mental performance (in no particular order). (in no particular order).
Youre about to enter a whole new world of Your e about to enter a whole new world of
possi bi li ti es. possi bi li ti es.
Enj oy the ri de. Enjoy the ri de.
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1- Brai n Trai ni ng wi th 1- Brai n Trai ni ng wi th Lumosi ty Lumosi ty
One of the first thing I discovered was that the human brain is in many ways similar to a One of the first thing I discovered was that the human brain is in many ways similar to a
muscle. Its highly trainable, and it adapts & evolves based on the stimuli we give it. This muscle. Its highly trainable, and it adapts & evolves based on the stimuli we give it. This
is basically what is basically what neuroplasticity neuroplasticity is all about. is all about.
And just like anyone has the power to reshape his/her body and increase their athletic And just like anyone has the power to reshape his/her body and increase their athletic
performance through physical training, cognitive training allows anyone to significantly performance through physical training, cognitive training allows anyone to significantly
increase mental performance over time by forming new neurons & creating new neural increase mental performance over time by forming new neurons & creating new neural
pathways. pathways.
I started training with Lumosity 5 months ago (before this blog was even born), but I I started training with Lumosity 5 months ago (before this blog was even born), but I
didnt really take it seriously at first. But when I saw Limitless, I got pumped & didnt really take it seriously at first. But when I saw Limitless, I got pumped &
motivated so I stared training everyday, for 15 minutes (its all it takes). motivated so I stared training everyday, for 15 minutes (its all it takes).
Lumosity is a series of games was designed by leading neuroscientists to challenge Lumosity is a series of games was designed by leading neuroscientists to challenge
certain parts of the brain, and its backed by certain parts of the brain, and its backed by science from Stanford, Cal-Berkeley, and science from Stanford, Cal-Berkeley, and
the University of Michigan. the University of Michigan. But the best part? The games are enjoyable, and its super But the best part? The games are enjoyable, and its super
motivating to beat our best scores as our brain gets more in shape. motivating to beat our best scores as our brain gets more in shape.
After training for a couple months, I listened to audio version of the book After training for a couple months, I listened to audio version of the book The Brain The Brain
That Changes Itself That Changes Itself by Norman Doidge MD, and I was astonished by his description of by Norman Doidge MD, and I was astonished by his description of
near-miracles achieved through brain training, mostly amongst people who had had near-miracles achieved through brain training, mostly amongst people who had had
cerebral accidents, or suffered from certain cognitive disabilities. cerebral accidents, or suffered from certain cognitive disabilities.
Thats when I realized just how powerful brain training could be. And it got me Thats when I realized just how powerful brain training could be. And it got me
thinking if people with cognitive impairments can get these kinds of results, what thinking if people with cognitive impairments can get these kinds of results, what
would happen a healthy person brain-trained properly? would happen a healthy person brain-trained properly?
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So I amped up my training, to 30-60 minutes 4-5x a week. I got serious about it. And So I amped up my training, to 30-60 minutes 4-5x a week. I got serious about it. And
then things really picked up. then things really picked up.
Lumositys website is well-designed and lets us compare our performance with the Lumositys website is well-designed and lets us compare our performance with the
other members our age group within the 14 million users. It uses a measure called Brain other members our age group within the 14 million users. It uses a measure called Brain
Performance Index (BPI) which is Lumositys equivalent of the Performance Index (BPI) which is Lumositys equivalent of the Intelligence Quotient Intelligence Quotient
(IQ) (IQ). A BPI of 1000 represents the average of all Lumosity brain athletes amongst our . A BPI of 1000 represents the average of all Lumosity brain athletes amongst our
age group. age group.
When I first started training, I set myself the ambitious goal of reaching the 99th When I first started training, I set myself the ambitious goal of reaching the 99th
percentile (shoot for the stars, and even if you miss youll land on the moon). Im not percentile (shoot for the stars, and even if you miss youll land on the moon). Im not
there yet, but lo & behold, Im getting close!!! there yet, but lo & behold, Im getting close!!!
. .
Lumosity also tracks our progress over time, which helps show to show how trainable Lumosity also tracks our progress over time, which helps show to show how trainable
the brain is over time. the brain is over time. (Each dot represents 1 week) (Each dot represents 1 week)
These results are a testament to my training, but also to the effectiveness of the These results are a testament to my training, but also to the effectiveness of the
following 9 strategies, which Ive been implementing along the way. following 9 strategies, which Ive been implementing along the way.
2-I ntermi ttent Fasti ng 2-I ntermi ttent Fasti ng
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of IF, fasting for 16 hours daily and eating generously during the other 8 hours. of IF, fasting for 16 hours daily and eating generously during the other 8 hours.
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I did it with the goal of I did it with the goal of achieving fast weight loss, better health, and supreme fitness achieving fast weight loss, better health, and supreme fitness, ,
and I believe those have all been accomplished (sorry I havent been able to write the and I believe those have all been accomplished (sorry I havent been able to write the
follow-up article yet). But something even crazier happened. Something I did not follow-up article yet). But something even crazier happened. Something I did not
anticipate at all. anticipate at all.
Intermittent Fasting made me smarter. Intermittent Fasting made me smarter.
At first, I wasnt too sure. I could feel exceptional levels of mental clarity during my At first, I wasnt too sure. I could feel exceptional levels of mental clarity during my
fasts, and then when I started smashing my best scores on Lumosity I knew something fasts, and then when I started smashing my best scores on Lumosity I knew something
was happening. was happening.
So I decided to look into it more deeply. And I found the answer. So I decided to look into it more deeply. And I found the answer.
Fasting has been Fasting has been shown scientifically shown scientifically to increase production of something called to increase production of something called Brain- Brain-
Derived Neurotrophic Factor Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), a protein in the brain that is instrumental to (BDNF), a protein in the brain that is instrumental to
neurogenesis (development of new neurons) and the creation of synapses neurogenesis (development of new neurons) and the creation of synapses (connections (connections
between neurons). between neurons).
According to Micheal Eades, MD, BDNF is also According to Micheal Eades, MD, BDNF is also neuroprotective against stress and neuroprotective against stress and
toxic insults to the brain toxic insults to the brain and, as bonus, and, as bonus, humans with greater levels of BDNF have humans with greater levels of BDNF have
lower levels of depression lower levels of depression. You can check out the full article Dr. Eades wrote for Tim . You can check out the full article Dr. Eades wrote for Tim
Ferriss blog Ferriss blog here here. .
Basically what happens is that Intermittent Fasting creates a mild stress to the brain, Basically what happens is that Intermittent Fasting creates a mild stress to the brain,
which overcompensates by releasing more BDNF. As I said earlier, the human brain is which overcompensates by releasing more BDNF. As I said earlier, the human brain is
highly reactive to the kind of stimuli we give it. highly reactive to the kind of stimuli we give it.
What this translates in is that as soon as I started fasting, my mental performance What this translates in is that as soon as I started fasting, my mental performance
really jumped up. Shit got real. really jumped up. Shit got real.
To increase your production of BDNF through IF, I believe that even once a week would To increase your production of BDNF through IF, I believe that even once a week would
be beneficial. As leading neuroscientist be beneficial. As leading neuroscientist Mark P. Mattson Mark P. Mattson tells, in normal health tells, in normal health
subjects, moderate fasting maybe one day a week or cutting back on calories a couple subjects, moderate fasting maybe one day a week or cutting back on calories a couple
of days a week will have health benefits for most anybody. of days a week will have health benefits for most anybody.
If you were tempted to give IF a shot after reading If you were tempted to give IF a shot after reading my first article my first article but werent so sure, but werent so sure,
maybe now is a good time to start? Believe me, its not nearly as challenging as you maybe now is a good time to start? Believe me, its not nearly as challenging as you
think. think.
3- Exerci se To Be Smarter 3- Exerci se To Be Smarter
I want to cement the i dea that exerci se has a profound i mpact on I want to cement the i dea that exer ci se has a pr ofound i mpact on
cogni ti ve abi li ti es and mental health cogni ti ve abi li ti es and mental health. .
John Ratey MD John Ratey MD, Harvard Psychiastrist , Harvard Psychiastrist
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Now that youre familiar with BDNF, heres another way to increase your brains Now that youre familiar with BDNF, heres another way to increase your brains
production of this awesome protein: good ol exercise! production of this awesome protein: good ol exercise!
Indeed, in studies on both Indeed, in studies on both humans humans, and , and mice mice, BDNF levels have been shown to increase , BDNF levels have been shown to increase
significantly in people who exercise. significantly in people who exercise.
And it gets even better. As you know, exercise increases the secretions of feel-good And it gets even better. As you know, exercise increases the secretions of feel-good
hormone endorphins (which literally means endogenous morphin- morphin produced hormone endorphins (which literally means endogenous morphin- morphin produced
from within), and an increase in endorphins has been shown by Nobel Prize winner Dr. from within), and an increase in endorphins has been shown by Nobel Prize winner Dr.
Andrew Schally to improve rats ability to take on challenging tasks such as Andrew Schally to improve rats ability to take on challenging tasks such as
maze-running. maze-running.
In his book In his book Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, John , John
Ratey MD Ratey MD tells the fascinating story Naperville Central High School in Chicago, tells the fascinating story Naperville Central High School in Chicago,
where everyday, the first class of the day is Physical Education. This was started as an where everyday, the first class of the day is Physical Education. This was started as an
experiment in the 1990s, and the results have been nothing short of spectacular. experiment in the 1990s, and the results have been nothing short of spectacular.
In 1999, the 8th grade-students were not only among the healthiest in the nation (3% In 1999, the 8th grade-students were not only among the healthiest in the nation (3%
obesity rate vs 30% national average), but they are also some of the smartest in the obesity rate vs 30% national average), but they are also some of the smartest in the
world. These students were among 230,000 world-wide to take the TIMSS (Trends in world. These students were among 230,000 world-wide to take the TIMSS (Trends in
International Mathematic and Science Study) test, and the Napierville ranked #6 in the International Mathematic and Science Study) test, and the Napierville ranked #6 in the
world in math and #1 in Science, in front of a hoist of top schools from China, Japan, world in math and #1 in Science, in front of a hoist of top schools from China, Japan,
and Singapore, and far ahead of any other US school. and Singapore, and far ahead of any other US school.
In 2010, Naperville Centrals junior class had a record 14 perfect ACT scores. In 2010, Naperville Centrals junior class had a record 14 perfect ACT scores.
Now why more schools dont implement daily Physical Education is beyond me, but Now why more schools dont implement daily Physical Education is beyond me, but
thats another discussion for another day. thats another discussion for another day.
But what this means for us is simple: we already know exercise is beneficial in countless But what this means for us is simple: we already know exercise is beneficial in countless
ways, and now we know it makes us smarter. So time to get off our ass and start ways, and now we know it makes us smarter. So time to get off our ass and start
exercising everdyday. exercising everdyday.
Generally, I do a 10 minute wake-up run & 10 minutes of yoga in morning to get a Generally, I do a 10 minute wake-up run & 10 minutes of yoga in morning to get a
sweat going and myself in optimal state for the day ahead, and then I do another more sweat going and myself in optimal state for the day ahead, and then I do another more
intense 1 hour workout in the afternoon. intense 1 hour workout in the afternoon.
At the very least, you should follow the advice Matthew McCaughney offered shortly At the very least, you should follow the advice Matthew McCaughney offered shortly
after being named Worlds Sexiest Man in 2005: Whether its going for a run, dancing after being named Worlds Sexiest Man in 2005: Whether its going for a run, dancing
or loving, my rule is break one sweat a day. or loving, my rule is break one sweat a day.
Make it fun. Explore nature. Break a sweat. Feel good, get fit, and get smart. Make it fun. Explore nature. Break a sweat. Feel good, get fit, and get smart.
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4- Challengi ng Ski lls-Acqui si ti on 4- Challengi ng Ski lls-Acqui si ti on
Whenever we learn a new challenging skill, we force our brain to evolve and create new Whenever we learn a new challenging skill, we force our brain to evolve and create new
neural pathways. neural pathways.
There are 2 main-types of Challenging skills that help make us smarter: There are 2 main-types of Challenging skills that help make us smarter:
1)Motor skills 1)Motor skills
At Napierville Central High School, their Physical Education classes dont simply At Napierville Central High School, their Physical Education classes dont simply
consist of going jogging. They purposely take on challenging activities such as line consist of going jogging. They purposely take on challenging activities such as line
dancing, to stimulate the students brain while giving their body a workout. dancing, to stimulate the students brain while giving their body a workout.
Tim Ferriss is a notorious adept of learning new motor skills, like tango dancing, Tim Ferriss is a notorious adept of learning new motor skills, like tango dancing,
surfing, and Yabasume, a crazy Japanese sport consisting of horseback archery. surfing, and Yabasume, a crazy Japanese sport consisting of horseback archery.
I train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a highly technical martial art that uses leverage to allow I train in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, a highly technical martial art that uses leverage to allow
weaker individual to defeat strongers foes. Its a ton of fun and an amazing workout, but weaker individual to defeat strongers foes. Its a ton of fun and an amazing workout, but
theres honestly times when my brain hurts from trying to grasp the complex theres honestly times when my brain hurts from trying to grasp the complex
techniques. I still forget the steps to new moves all the time, but I try to console myself techniques. I still forget the steps to new moves all the time, but I try to console myself
thinking that at least Im getting good brain workout. thinking that at least Im getting good brain workout.
Ive been using some of Ferriss techniques from the above video to improve my Ive been using some of Ferriss techniques from the above video to improve my
learning & retention rate (such as mental rehearsal/visualization right before bed) but it learning & retention rate (such as mental rehearsal/visualization right before bed) but it
is one the most challenging activities I do on a regular basis. is one the most challenging activities I do on a regular basis.
2) Language Acquisition 2) Language Acquisition
In a recent blog post, Ferriss wrote In a recent blog post, Ferriss wrote language learning deserves special mention here. language learning deserves special mention here.
It is, bar none, the best thing you can do to hone clear thinking It is, bar none, the best thing you can do to hone clear thinking. While I disagree with . While I disagree with
his assertion that its the best thing for clear thinking (see strategy #5), there is no doubt his assertion that its the best thing for clear thinking (see strategy #5), there is no doubt
that its highly beneficial. that its highly beneficial.
While Ive only acquired 1 new language so far, English (French is my mother tongue), While Ive only acquired 1 new language so far, English (French is my mother tongue),
this is something I cant wait to get more into now that Im finally done with my this is something I cant wait to get more into now that Im finally done with my
Masters Degree & formal education. Spanish & Portuguese are the first 2 on my list. Masters Degree & formal education. Spanish & Portuguese are the first 2 on my list.
Languages acquisition offers a two-fold advantage- the increase in brainpower from Languages acquisition offers a two-fold advantage- the increase in brainpower from
learning, and the opportunity to travel and discover the world in whole new way. learning, and the opportunity to travel and discover the world in whole new way.
See you soon, South America! :) See you soon, South America! :)
5- Medi tati on wi th the 5- Medi tati on wi th the Brai n Evoluti on System Brai n Evoluti on System
Meditation is a very ancient self-development method, and has been shown to provide Meditation is a very ancient self-development method, and has been shown to provide
wonderful cognitive benefits. wonderful cognitive benefits.
Richard Davidson Richard Davidson, a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin, has led experiments , a neuroscientist at the University of Wisconsin, has led experiments
in cooperation with the in cooperation with the Dalai Lama Dalai Lama on effects of meditation on the brain. His results on effects of meditation on the brain. His results
suggest that long-term, or short-term practice of meditation results in different levels of suggest that long-term, or short-term practice of meditation results in different levels of
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activity in brain regions associated with such qualities as attention, anxiety, depression, activity in brain regions associated with such qualities as attention, anxiety, depression,
fear, anger, the ability of the body to heal itself, and so on. fear, anger, the ability of the body to heal itself, and so on.
In recent times, Meditation has taken a quantum leap forward, with the introduction of In recent times, Meditation has taken a quantum leap forward, with the introduction of
a technology called a technology called binaural beats binaural beats. This is a total game-changer, as these controlled . This is a total game-changer, as these controlled
auditory tones & soundwaves create auditory tones & soundwaves create brain entrainment brain entrainment, which results in the creation of , which results in the creation of
specific brainwave frequencies in the brain. specific brainwave frequencies in the brain.
Dr. Margaret Patterson, in collaboration with biochemist Dr. Ifor Capel, have shown Dr. Margaret Patterson, in collaboration with biochemist Dr. Ifor Capel, have shown
that inducing appropriate frequencies in the brain dramatically speeds up the that inducing appropriate frequencies in the brain dramatically speeds up the
production of a variety of neurotransmitters including serotonin, acethylcoline, and production of a variety of neurotransmitters including serotonin, acethylcoline, and
endorphins. endorphins.
Not only are these neurotransmitters absolutely fantastic in terms of improving mood Not only are these neurotransmitters absolutely fantastic in terms of improving mood
and helping us feeling good, they are also instrumental in increasing mental and helping us feeling good, they are also instrumental in increasing mental
performance: performance:
Serotonin Serotonin
In In this study this study, Mark P Mattson demonstrated that 5-HT (serotonin) stimulates the , Mark P Mattson demonstrated that 5-HT (serotonin) stimulates the
expression of BDNF, and BDNF enhances the growth and survival of 5-HT neurons. expression of BDNF, and BDNF enhances the growth and survival of 5-HT neurons.
Basically Serotonin & BDNF act in synergy and help each other perform their tasks Basically Serotonin & BDNF act in synergy and help each other perform their tasks
better. Sweet deal. better. Sweet deal.
Acetylcholine Acetylcholine
While reading the book While reading the book Thresholds of the Mind Thresholds of the Mind , I learned that a research team in , I learned that a research team in
Palo Alto found that a group of normal human subjects, given substances that increased Palo Alto found that a group of normal human subjects, given substances that increased
acetylcholine production in the brain, showed great improvement in long-term acetylcholine production in the brain, showed great improvement in long-term
memory. memory.
This finding was confirmed by This finding was confirmed by a study a study at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT),
where a group of students taking acetylcholine experienced both enhanced memory and where a group of students taking acetylcholine experienced both enhanced memory and
an increased ability to learn. an increased ability to learn.
Endorphins Endorphins
Not only has an increase in endorphins been shown to increase mices performance in Not only has an increase in endorphins been shown to increase mices performance in
maze-running, but in the book maze-running, but in the book Megabrain Megabrain , author Michael Hutchison explain that , author Michael Hutchison explain that
scientists now believe that the moment learning takes place- the aha moment- is when scientists now believe that the moment learning takes place- the aha moment- is when
a particular reality has been selected and filtered by our endorphins and is suddenly a particular reality has been selected and filtered by our endorphins and is suddenly
apprehended by our brain. apprehended by our brain.
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Finally heres the kicker: binaural beats create brain synchronicity, described by Leester Finally heres the kicker: binaural beats create brain synchronicity, described by Leester
Fehri from Princeton University as the maximum efficiency of information through the Fehri from Princeton University as the maximum efficiency of information through the
whole brain. As the soundwaves force both hemispheres to operate on the same whole brain. As the soundwaves force both hemispheres to operate on the same
frequency, the brain needs to build new pathways to bridge the 2. frequency, the brain needs to build new pathways to bridge the 2.
Over time, this allows for whole-brain thinking, which Michael Gelb describes as a Over time, this allows for whole-brain thinking, which Michael Gelb describes as a
common trait of geniuses in his great book common trait of geniuses in his great book How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci. .
That technology is seriously amazing. All you have to do is sit there (or even lay down), That technology is seriously amazing. All you have to do is sit there (or even lay down),
relax, and it does the rest for you as you become zen and develop mental superpowers. relax, and it does the rest for you as you become zen and develop mental superpowers.
So how do you get started with binaural beat meditation? So how do you get started with binaural beat meditation?
Ive done a lot of research and tried several different programs, and I believe that most Ive done a lot of research and tried several different programs, and I believe that most
effective one (by a significant margin) is the effective one (by a significant margin) is the Brain Evolution System Brain Evolution System. It is very powerful . It is very powerful
and has greatly helped me become more focused, more creative and less stressed. You and has greatly helped me become more focused, more creative and less stressed. You
can pick up a free demo or the full program can pick up a free demo or the full program right here right here. .
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6- Usi ng Your Smar t Phone Smar tly 6- Usi ng Your Smart Phone Smartly
Most people use their smart phone in quite a dumb way. Incessant emails, mindless Most people use their smart phone in quite a dumb way. Incessant emails, mindless
games, and too much time checking Facebook or Twitter. games, and too much time checking Facebook or Twitter.
But if used properly, SmartPhones can actually contribute to making us smarter. Heres But if used properly, SmartPhones can actually contribute to making us smarter. Heres
how: how:
a) Reading interesting stuff through Google Reader. a) Reading interesting stuff through Google Reader.
Blog posts are such a powerful way to learn and challenge our brain with new ideas. The Blog posts are such a powerful way to learn and challenge our brain with new ideas. The
good bloggers put in a lot of work in creating impactful content that is concise, good bloggers put in a lot of work in creating impactful content that is concise,
entertaining, and applicable. If you read 3 insightful blog posts everyday (10-15 entertaining, and applicable. If you read 3 insightful blog posts everyday (10-15
minutes), thats at least 3 good ideas into your head. It challenges you to think on a minutes), thats at least 3 good ideas into your head. It challenges you to think on a
higher level and see things in a different light. higher level and see things in a different light.
Every time youve got a few minutes off in your day, instead of doing mindless stuff on Every time youve got a few minutes off in your day, instead of doing mindless stuff on
your phone, use that time to feed your mind amazing information. Itll pay off big time your phone, use that time to feed your mind amazing information. Itll pay off big time
down the road. down the road.
Theres a lot of brilliant blogs out there, but right now my favourite are: Theres a lot of brilliant blogs out there, but right now my favourite are: Under30CEO Under30CEO, ,
High Existence High Existence, , The 99 Percent The 99 Percent and and Tim Ferriss Tim Ferriss. .
b) Audiolearning b) Audiolearning
Audiobooks, Podcasts, Ted Talks theyre all wonderful ways to learn effortlessly. Audiobooks, Podcasts, Ted Talks theyre all wonderful ways to learn effortlessly.
Believe me, cleaning the kitchen goes by way quicker when youre learning something Believe me, cleaning the kitchen goes by way quicker when youre learning something
interesting about a topic youre passionate about. But also, by listening to stimulating interesting about a topic youre passionate about. But also, by listening to stimulating
content, it constantly challenges the brain to form new neurons & synaptic connections, content, it constantly challenges the brain to form new neurons & synaptic connections,
making full use of the high BDNF count developed with the other strategies. making full use of the high BDNF count developed with the other strategies.
My favourite current resources are the amazing My favourite current resources are the amazing Philosophers Notes Philosophers Notes, Audiobooks from , Audiobooks from
Audibles.com Audibles.com, and these podcasts: , and these podcasts: Stanford Entrepreneurial Thoughts Leaders Stanford Entrepreneurial Thoughts Leaders, , The The
Rise to the Top Rise to the Top, , TED Talks TED Talks , and of course , and of course The Feel Good Podcast The Feel Good Podcast :) :)
c) Setting up Reminders & Alarms c) Setting up Reminders & Alarms
If youre like me, you struggle with keeping track of future commitments. Ive always If youre like me, you struggle with keeping track of future commitments. Ive always
hated agendas, and relied mainly on memory. For me, this works about 99% of the time, hated agendas, and relied mainly on memory. For me, this works about 99% of the time,
which is really good except for 1% of the time. So lately Ive started using my iPhones which is really good except for 1% of the time. So lately Ive started using my iPhones
calendar app, which allow me to quickly set up reminder 24 hours before something, calendar app, which allow me to quickly set up reminder 24 hours before something,
and once again 30 minutes before it. and once again 30 minutes before it.
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Not only does it prevent me from forgetting stuff and possibly upsetting people, but it Not only does it prevent me from forgetting stuff and possibly upsetting people, but it
also frees up a lot of my mental RAM which I can use for other things. also frees up a lot of my mental RAM which I can use for other things.
7- Sleep Opti mi zati on 7- Sleep Opti mi zati on
Sleep i s the great for ce multi pli er ~Ti m Fer r i ss Sleep i s the gr eat for ce multi pli er ~Ti m Fer r i ss
We all know it, were a lot smarter when were well rested than when were tired. But the We all know it, were a lot smarter when were well rested than when were tired. But the
hidden third of life is something most people dont pay enough attention to. hidden third of life is something most people dont pay enough attention to.
While Ferriss has his While Ferriss has his own ideas own ideas on the matter, I believe it comes down to 3 main things: on the matter, I believe it comes down to 3 main things:
1) Figuring out our best periods of mental performance, and building our 1) Figuring out our best periods of mental performance, and building our
sleep cycle around it. sleep cycle around it.
Ive always been in Superman mode from 11pm to 3am, so I make sure to be awake and Ive always been in Superman mode from 11pm to 3am, so I make sure to be awake and
do some challenging activities at that time. Most of the content you find on this website do some challenging activities at that time. Most of the content you find on this website
was created during epic late-night writing sessions. was created during epic late-night writing sessions.
2) Experimenting with 2) Experimenting with polyphasic sleep polyphasic sleep
I cant find a reference to it, but I read somewhere that in studies where they put people I cant find a reference to it, but I read somewhere that in studies where they put people
in a room with no idea of the time of the day, and no outside stimuli, subjects gravitated in a room with no idea of the time of the day, and no outside stimuli, subjects gravitated
towards sleeping twice every 24 hours, one 6 hour period and one 2 hour period. towards sleeping twice every 24 hours, one 6 hour period and one 2 hour period.
I personally sleep about 6 hours at night, and take a 1 hour nap-atation (meditation with I personally sleep about 6 hours at night, and take a 1 hour nap-atation (meditation with
Holosync & nap) everyday. Holosync & nap) everyday.
Many great thinkers in history were avid nappers, including Thomas Edison, Winston Many great thinkers in history were avid nappers, including Thomas Edison, Winston
Churchill, John F. Kennedy, and Napoleon Bonaparte, and one day when I run a Churchill, John F. Kennedy, and Napoleon Bonaparte, and one day when I run a
company with many employees, they will not only be allowed, but encouraged, to take a company with many employees, they will not only be allowed, but encouraged, to take a
nap at work in the afternoon. nap at work in the afternoon.
3) Eating before bed 3) Eating before bed
This is something I got from This is something I got from The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid
Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman . The idea is quite simple: if we . The idea is quite simple: if we
dont eat before bed, by the time we are in the last few hours of our night, our blood dont eat before bed, by the time we are in the last few hours of our night, our blood
sugar level drops and our sleep because less restful. sugar level drops and our sleep because less restful.
Each night before bed, I have a 3 chocolate chips cookies with a a glass of milk (because Each night before bed, I have a 3 chocolate chips cookies with a a glass of milk (because
its delicious and because the milk provides slow-digested protein called casein) and 5 its delicious and because the milk provides slow-digested protein called casein) and 5
brazil nuts (because they are highest source of selenium, which helps increase brazil nuts (because they are highest source of selenium, which helps increase
testosterone production overnight). testosterone production overnight).
8- Omega 3 I ntake 8- Omega 3 I ntake
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Did you know that a large part of our brain is made up of fat? I learned that recently, Did you know that a large part of our brain is made up of fat? I learned that recently,
and it sounds crazy but its true. and it sounds crazy but its true.
The neuron membrane (or wall) is made up of good fat and in order for the neurons to The neuron membrane (or wall) is made up of good fat and in order for the neurons to
communicate properly, these membranes need to be flexible to allow vital molecules to communicate properly, these membranes need to be flexible to allow vital molecules to
pass through. pass through.
Studies Studies have shown that diets rich in Omega-3 can result in increased learning ability, have shown that diets rich in Omega-3 can result in increased learning ability,
problem-solving skills, focus, memory, and communication between cells. Omega-3 has problem-solving skills, focus, memory, and communication between cells. Omega-3 has
also been shown to help promote a positive mood and emotional balance, and can help also been shown to help promote a positive mood and emotional balance, and can help
people maintain healthy mental ability as they age. people maintain healthy mental ability as they age.
I generally aim for about 10g of fish oil per day (1800mg EPA / 1200mg DHA). I generally aim for about 10g of fish oil per day (1800mg EPA / 1200mg DHA).
To mitigate the risk of heavy metals (ie, mercury) contamination, I take it in To mitigate the risk of heavy metals (ie, mercury) contamination, I take it in
conjunction with Chlorella, a marine superfood & chemical relative of Spirulina conjunction with Chlorella, a marine superfood & chemical relative of Spirulina
known for its exceptional detoxifying properties known for its exceptional detoxifying properties. .
9- Brai n Boosti ng Beverages 9- Brai n Boosti ng Beverages
Energy drinks are massively overrated in my opinion. Full of sugar and weird chemicals, Energy drinks are massively overrated in my opinion. Full of sugar and weird chemicals,
there are undoubtedly better alternatives out there. Coffee certainly does boost mental there are undoubtedly better alternatives out there. Coffee certainly does boost mental
performance but it is also highly acidic which is not ideal from a biochemistry performance but it is also highly acidic which is not ideal from a biochemistry
standpoint (the body operates better in a slightly alkaline state). standpoint (the body operates better in a slightly alkaline state).
The following 3 Brain Boosting Beverages not only provide a temporary mental boost, The following 3 Brain Boosting Beverages not only provide a temporary mental boost,
they also contribute to increasing our health & vitality levels over time. they also contribute to increasing our health & vitality levels over time.
1) Raw Cacao Hot Chocolate 1) Raw Cacao Hot Chocolate
According to Ian A. Macdonald from the University of Nottinghams Medical school, According to Ian A. Macdonald from the University of Nottinghams Medical school,
certain food components like cacao flavonols may be beneficial in increasing brain certain food components like cacao flavonols may be beneficial in increasing brain
blood flow and enhancing brain function. blood flow and enhancing brain function.
I know this to be true from experience. I basically went through my whole Masters of I know this to be true from experience. I basically went through my whole Masters of
Business Administration (MBA) by drinking Cacao during every study session, Business Administration (MBA) by drinking Cacao during every study session,
assignment, and exam. Ive also used it extensively to increase my inspiration & energy assignment, and exam. Ive also used it extensively to increase my inspiration & energy
when writing. when writing.
Cacao is sensational from a nutritional standpoint. Its the highest food in the world in Cacao is sensational from a nutritional standpoint. Its the highest food in the world in
anti-oxydants( 2x higher than Acai berries, 8x higher than Goji berries, and about 15x anti-oxydants( 2x higher than Acai berries, 8x higher than Goji berries, and about 15x
higher than red wine & green tea), it has the highest levels of muscle relaxing higher than red wine & green tea), it has the highest levels of muscle relaxing
magnesium, and its super high in iron, chromium, manganese and zinc. magnesium, and its super high in iron, chromium, manganese and zinc.
But Cacaos most extraordinary aspect is its unique neuro-enhancing properties. It But Cacaos most extraordinary aspect is its unique neuro-enhancing properties. It
contains PEA (same feel-good compound our body produces when we fall in love), contains PEA (same feel-good compound our body produces when we fall in love),
Anadamide (also known as the bliss chemical), tryptophan (pre-cursor to serotonin) Anadamide (also known as the bliss chemical), tryptophan (pre-cursor to serotonin)
and serotonin itself. It also contains Theobromine, a chemical relative of caffeine. and serotonin itself. It also contains Theobromine, a chemical relative of caffeine.
No wonder Cacao literally means Food of Gods in the Aztec dialect! No wonder Cacao literally means Food of Gods in the Aztec dialect!
I make a hot drink of Raw Cacao Powder (2 large spoonfuls), hot (but not boiling) I make a hot drink of Raw Cacao Powder (2 large spoonfuls), hot (but not boiling)
water, coconut cream, agave syrup, and cinnamon. Its divine, and it makes me feel water, coconut cream, agave syrup, and cinnamon. Its divine, and it makes me feel
goooood. goooood.
Earlier this year, I got 13kg of some of the finest Raw Cacao powder in the world from Earlier this year, I got 13kg of some of the finest Raw Cacao powder in the world from
Roar Superfoods Roar Superfoods. I had originally planned on repacking it and selling it for a profit, but I . I had originally planned on repacking it and selling it for a profit, but I
gave up on the idea and just started plowing through the bag myself. 12 months later, gave up on the idea and just started plowing through the bag myself. 12 months later,
Ive almost had the full 13kg bag! Ive almost had the full 13kg bag!
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2) My Brainpower Tea Creation 2) My Brainpower Tea Creation
I discovered Yerba Mate through Tim Ferriss, whos an avid proponent of this I discovered Yerba Mate through Tim Ferriss, whos an avid proponent of this
Argentinian herbal drink containing 3 different of neuro-stimulants. Argentinian herbal drink containing 3 different of neuro-stimulants.
But Ive taken ita step further. I now regularly drink 1L of a drink made of Yerba Mata, But Ive taken ita step further. I now regularly drink 1L of a drink made of Yerba Mata,
Gingko Biloba ( Gingko Biloba (reported to increase blood flow to the brain reported to increase blood flow to the brain), green tea, and gingseng. I ), green tea, and gingseng. I
simply buy them individualy and mix them all together and add hot (but not boiling) simply buy them individualy and mix them all together and add hot (but not boiling)
water. water.
3) Matcha Green Tea 3) Matcha Green Tea
By now, Im sure youve heard that green tea offers fantastic health benefits. Well, By now, Im sure youve heard that green tea offers fantastic health benefits. Well,
Matcha is like green tea on steroids. Matcha is like green tea on steroids.
First used in Japan over 800 years ago, the Zen monks who drank it noticed they had First used in Japan over 800 years ago, the Zen monks who drank it noticed they had
better concentration and help keep them feel alert. Its made from high-quality Gyokuro better concentration and help keep them feel alert. Its made from high-quality Gyokuro
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green tea leaves that are crushed and pulverized, and result in fine bright green powder. green tea leaves that are crushed and pulverized, and result in fine bright green powder.
Nowadays, it is used in traditional tea ceremonies and special occasions in Japan, but I Nowadays, it is used in traditional tea ceremonies and special occasions in Japan, but I
just drink it every morning. One cup of Matcha is roughly equivalent to 10 cups of just drink it every morning. One cup of Matcha is roughly equivalent to 10 cups of
normal green tea in terms of phytonutrients & flavanoids. normal green tea in terms of phytonutrients & flavanoids.
10- Alpha Brai n 10- Alpha Brai n
Remember how this all started with Limitless? Well, my newest discovery is as close as Remember how this all started with Limitless? Well, my newest discovery is as close as
it gets to the pill found in the movie. Its called Alpha Brain. it gets to the pill found in the movie. Its called Alpha Brain.
Its a supplement that contains a mix of natural plant extracts full of neuro-nutrients Its a supplement that contains a mix of natural plant extracts full of neuro-nutrients
and is designed to improve brain cognition, bloodflow to the brain, synaptic and is designed to improve brain cognition, bloodflow to the brain, synaptic
connections, neurotransmitter production, memory, and more. connections, neurotransmitter production, memory, and more.
It looks like its not only beneficial in the short-run, but also excellent to decrease It looks like its not only beneficial in the short-run, but also excellent to decrease
mental decline. In his book mental decline. In his book Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul (And, of Course, Surfing) Force of Nature: Mind, Body, Soul (And, of Course, Surfing)
, Big Wave surfer extraordinaire Laird Hamilton ranks nootropics (neural , Big Wave surfer extraordinaire Laird Hamilton ranks nootropics (neural
supplements) as his #1 supplement, to minimize mental decline as he gets older. supplements) as his #1 supplement, to minimize mental decline as he gets older.
I have been experimenting with Alpha Brain for over a month now and I am very happy I have been experimenting with Alpha Brain for over a month now and I am very happy
with the results. I take 1 pill first thing in the morning, and 30 minutes later I feel my with the results. I take 1 pill first thing in the morning, and 30 minutes later I feel my
mental powers rising. The effects generally last 6 hours, after which point I have my mental powers rising. The effects generally last 6 hours, after which point I have my
nap-itation, and then I sometimes have a another pill upon waking up depending on my nap-itation, and then I sometimes have a another pill upon waking up depending on my
plans for the evening. plans for the evening.
So far, I have not experienced any adverse effects and the reviews from other users are So far, I have not experienced any adverse effects and the reviews from other users are
also very positive. also very positive.
If youre interested in If youre interested in trying Alpha Brain trying Alpha Brain, you can use the coupon code FEELGOOD , you can use the coupon code FEELGOOD
and get a 10% discount. and get a 10% discount.
You can read all about the different components and the scientific backing behind Alpha You can read all about the different components and the scientific backing behind Alpha
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Brain Brain right here right here. .
Fi nal Thought: The Future I s Bri ght Fi nal Thought: The Future I s Bri ght
Its difficult to try to responsibility convey some sense of excitement about whos Its difficult to try to responsibility convey some sense of excitement about whos
going on. You try to be more conservative and not say such wild and intriguing things, going on. You try to be more conservative and not say such wild and intriguing things,
but damn! The field is wild and intriguing. Its hard to avoid talking that way we are but damn! The field is wild and intriguing. Its hard to avoid talking that way we are
at a frontier, and its a terribly exciting time to be in this line of work at a frontier, and its a terribly exciting time to be in this line of work. John . John
Kiebeskind, UCLA Neurophysiologist Kiebeskind, UCLA Neurophysiologist
This is only the beginning my friends. Its obvious, from the literature & research thats This is only the beginning my friends. Its obvious, from the literature & research thats
out there, and from my personal experience, that were just scratching the surface. out there, and from my personal experience, that were just scratching the surface.
I get excited simply thinking about the possibilities.We now have the tools & I get excited simply thinking about the possibilities.We now have the tools &
technologies to speed our own evolution. Within our lifetime, we can catapult ourselves technologies to speed our own evolution. Within our lifetime, we can catapult ourselves
into a whole new sphere of human performance. into a whole new sphere of human performance.
Now more than ever, I believe that its within anyones reach to rise & shine, create a Now more than ever, I believe that its within anyones reach to rise & shine, create a
dream life, and make a dent in the Universe. dream life, and make a dent in the Universe.
As Henry David Thoreau once said, As Henry David Thoreau once said, I know of no more encouraging fact than the I know of no more encouraging fact than the
unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavour unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavour. .
But no pill is enough to harness the full power of your brain: the true extraordinary But no pill is enough to harness the full power of your brain: the true extraordinary
benefits come from integrating all these strategies into your own Feel Good Lifestyle. benefits come from integrating all these strategies into your own Feel Good Lifestyle.
Trust me though, once you start, you wont want to stop. Feeling limitless just feels too Trust me though, once you start, you wont want to stop. Feeling limitless just feels too
damn good. damn good.
See you in the fast-lane! See you in the fast-lane!
Phil Phil
Update March 5, 2013 Update March 5, 2013: If you really enjoyed this article and youre committed to : If you really enjoyed this article and youre committed to
taking your brain performance to the next level In the coming month I will be taking your brain performance to the next level In the coming month I will be
launching a special course to help you increase your IQ and achieve limitless launching a special course to help you increase your IQ and achieve limitless
performance in your life. performance in your life.
If youd like to hear more about the course, simply enter your email below and Ill send If youd like to hear more about the course, simply enter your email below and Ill send
you some updates on this exciting new project project. you some updates on this exciting new project project.
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