This fascinating piece of writing from Matt Furey, President of the Psycho-Cybernetics Foundation, is music to my ears!

April 25, 2022 by Matt Furey

READING IS STEROIDS FOR THE BRAIN!

“The man who does not read has no advantage over the person who cannot read.” – Mark Twain

Even though audio and video recordings are incredibly valuable, and life-changing, they do not take the place of sitting in a chair, in a quiet room, with a book in your hand.

If you don’t believe me, all you need to do is test this out.

Begin your day with a book in your hands. Read something that makes you laugh, or think, or imagine different.

Avoid watching or listening to the news as your day begins. Stay away from email and social media for at least an hour.

You can listen to music if you want, provided there are no lyrics. Never listen to music produced by a rocker who is frequently depressed.

As you sit with a book in your hand, take a look at the clock. Plan on reading for 20-30 minutes, but before doing so, make a note as to how you feel.

READY? GO!

When you are finished, close your book and sit silently for a minute. Notice how different you feel. Notice how your brain is now alert, energized and ready for more.

Also take note of how you have an advantage, not just over those who cannot read, but over those who think that audio and video is better. Audio and video are important, and they are helpful. But when it comes to that “steroids for the brain” sensation you are looking for, books will always be numero uno.

Here endeth the lesson.

Matt Furey

To me, as I have had already expressed before, reading is the fastest - and most cost effective - way to expand your strategic repertoire, drawing on intellectual cues from Dr Maxwell Maltz's astute assertion on 'Self-Improvement is The Name of the Game'!