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Successful people hardly step on other people’s dreams because they are too busy doing epic things. It’s people living in mediocrity who tell you it’s not possible and that you’re not good enough.
3 Stoic Habits to Develop Self-Discipline & Mental Strength
Jari Roomer
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1. Engaging in coherent breathing at a rate of six breaths per minute can raise heart rate variability. Practicing coherent breathing for 10-20 minutes daily with eyes closed can yield noticeable improvements in heart rate variability. It is recommended to count breaths to maintain focus during the technique. Consistency and frequency of practice can positively impact heart rate variability. The timing of practicing coherence breathing can vary based on individual preferences and circumstances.
Rick Rubin — Protocols to Access Creative Energy and Process
Huberman Lab
There are five major brain-wave types, each correlating to a different state of consciousness. “Delta,” the slowest brain wave (meaning the one with the longest pauses between bursts of electricity), is found between 1 Hz and 3.9 Hz. When someone is in a deep, dreamless sleep, they’re in delta. Next up, between 4 Hz and 7.9 Hz, is “theta,” which correlates to REM sleep, meditation, insight, and (as is often necessary for insight) the processing of novel incoming stimuli. Between 8 Hz and 13.9 Hz hovers “alpha,” the brain’s basic resting state. People in alpha are relaxed, calm, and lucid, but not really thinking. Beta sits between 14 Hz and 30 Hz, and signifies learning and concentration at the low end, fear and stress at the high. Above 30 Hz there’s a fast-moving wave known as “gamma,” which only shows up during “binding,” when different parts of the brain are combining disparate thoughts into a single idea.
The Rise of Superman
Steven Kotler
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