| Point 1 : Soul Power Albert Einstein once said that we use, at most, 15% of our brains. Which is silly. This place is about tapping the other 85%, the part of us that we call instinct. Highly developed, often brilliant, instinct. That lies hidden behind our fears. Basic fears. That aren't really going anywhere. So we face them. And if we can befriend them, we can ride 'em. To a higher level of performance across the board. Unbound of fears, one's vision clears. With doubt, worry, and even stubborn ol' anger fading away. That's the Zone, where everything slows up, where conscious thought gives in to common instinct. Where you rule. But this isn't a self-help thing. It's math, and it's way past self esteem. 'Self-esteem' is a a given. 'Being yourself' is a given. This is the next step. With regards to the math, conscious human reaction time clocks in at around 800 milliseconds. Meaning that it takes nearly a full second to respond to somebody's movement. Subconscious human reaction time takes place at the speed of electricity, our neuron pulses moving at close to the speed of light. Which makes 800 milliseconds look like for-ever. Which gives us a simple choice: Should we try and out think the other folk? Or simply blow by them. Without a thought? Some spend a lot of time in the Zone. The nice thing being that we all can. If we make an effort to befriend our fears, the basic six of which are listed below, then, simply, we tap into the Noble Savage within, and we Ride the 85. This greater us, this Noble Savage, represents the innate wisdom of the ages. Which is great. Sure. But we actually need two other things in order to Ride the 85. The first is Discipline: Hard work, mastering the fundamentals. The second is: Unconditional Love. Discipline is in your hands, but we do know of a greater love, the ties that bind, a 24/7/365 thing. Step 2: The Ties That Permanently Bind In his book The Rebel, cheese eating surrender monkey Albert Camus presents a ‘dazzling perception' of the Ties that Bind. He tells the story of a slave who gets killed for saying 'no’ to his master, struck down for refusing a demand below his most base dignity. A dignity shared by all of us, a bond so strong that it cannot be broken. The slave was overwhelmed by his ‘brilliant awareness’ of our solidarity. He had been pushed to that point where 'sacrifice for the common good’ was more important than his own personal destiny. The point where we become one. Our day to day lives are filled with tales of such courage. Soldiers sacrificing themselves for the guy next to them in the trenches. Firemen running into burning buildings. Bystanders giving their lives to help strangers. There is a great solidarity among us. It is quite real, and it is always there. Unconditional love, for all. Being mindful of as much provides a fresh tank of rocket fuel anytime you need it. The pre-bottom line: no one is ever alone. Step 3: Befriend the Fears The Shrink Community has settled on six Basic Fears. Face 'em . Ride 'em. 1. Fear of death- Okay, sure, it's not like anyone's going to get all excited about dying, but the fact remains that there is no life without death. You cannot die unless you’ve lived. It’s a package deal, with one payment due, on the back end. An outstanding value! 2. Fear of pain- Pain is the secret ingredient of pleasure. There is no joy without pain. Pain is painful, of course, but fearing it is like deciding to be in pain when you don’t have any pain. Kinda like preemptive pain, which doesn’t make much sense when you think about it. 3. Fear of loss of love- Loneliness is a state of fear, a place of mind that does not recognize certain truths. The first being that we are one. We need each other. The second being that the solidarity noted above provides a very real safety net. Unconditional love, for all. 24/7. 4. Fear of criticism/embarrassment- Embarrassment is a bit silly in that nobody cares. As far as i can tell, people respect you for your strengths, but love you for your weaknesses. A weird thing, but a good thing. 5. Fear of old age- Old age simply means you’ve lived a long life. It means you've won. Nice job old folks! 6. Fear of failure- From Vinnie Lombardi, “In great efforts, it is glorious even to fail.” Such that effort filled failure equals glory. That's the best math out there. Point 4: Ride The 85 Sooooo...that's it. You're in. Its time to Ride the 85. All you have to do is make an effort Next time your on the field, let it all out, come out of your frickin' skin and have a ball. For all! Bonus Coverage: The Code of Optimus-(thanks Knights!) Valor-Valor is not a lack of fear, but the courage to face fear. Truth-Seek the truth whenever possible. Lying is an admission of fear, and the truth, while not always pretty, is forever ‘beautiful.’ (thanks Keats!) Loyalty-Remain loyal to your people and your precepts, ever honoring and defending them, never forsaking them. Respect-Strive to not only tolerate, but to respect the sanctity of other’s beliefs. The best way to get respect is to give it. Purpose- Life is a gift, and those who grab an oar on the good ship humanity give it the noblest of meanings. Defense-Defend those who depend on you, as well as those who cannot defend themselves. Humility-Let your deeds speak for themselves. Do not seek recognition, but act as an example. Charity-Be generous so far as you can be, so that the community might prosper. Good Cheer-Strive to courteously enliven the spirits of all you encounter. Prowess-Work for excellence in all endeavors. Justice-Serve the cause of justice, and remember that forgiveness is an attribute of the strong. Honor-While a person's ideals cannot always be reached, striving towards them ennobles the spirit. The best in us comes out when we put ourselves into service of the people we love. Giant Riding! Abe Lincoln- Am I not destroying my enemies when I befriend them? (meet my new friend, Mr. Fear) Charles De Gaulle- Silence is the ultimate weapon of power. (screaming and yelling has it’s place, but when you really want to bring the wood, crush ‘em with silence.) Henry Ford- Don’t find fault, find remedy. (Hank had a ‘no whining” rule in his shop.) Mahatma Gandhi- No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive. (the Club doors are open) Vince Lombardi- In great attempts, it is even glorious to fail. (which is nice, considering 99 out 100 great attempts fail. Gloriously!) Optimus Barbarus- Release the beast! The most important thing we have is each other. The best way to get respect is to give it. Spread cheer, not fear. No one is ever alone. There is no joy without pain. Folks like your strengths, sure, but they love you for your weaknesses. A team is one of the few things that is glorious just for showing up You are the star, and celebrities should worship accordingly. |
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Welcome to Sector7. A place where we are more than ourselves. Unleashed and ennobled. Optimized. Optimus Barbarus, the Noble Savage himself, is the host of Sector 7. He’s set up a reasonably simple, and blessedly short, path to Releasing the Beast within. If you're ready to tap into your crazy, read on...... |
Point 1: Find the Power
Point 2: Feel the Love
Point 3: Befriend the Fear
Point 4: Ride the 85
