More from Luda Kopeikina on Decision Making
I got this E-mail the other day from Luda Kopeikina, who was our charming guest on show #34- Making the Right Decision Every Time. Since hundreds of you listened to the show, I figured you might like a follow-up:
Dear Wayne,
Just wanted to share this fascinating new MIT research and how it confirms the techniques in my book “The Right Decision Every Time”.
Researchers at MIT find that when our brain neurons fire in synchrony, our response is faster. The researchers also noted the diluting power of distraction. The more the monkeys’ neurons synchronized on distracting events, the more slowly the monkeys noticed the change in the actual target. Read the full article.
Focus is the key! This research is yet another confirmation of the power of the Clarity State that is described in my book. It tells us that learning to control our minds when we are making important decisions is critical for achieving clarity faster.
Interestingly, much of today’s conventional wisdom about effective management and leadership runs counter to achieving focus and clarity. The book talks about three “death habits” to clarity. The habit of multi-tasking, for example, which had been practically deified, is in sharp contrast with achieving the focus that leads to peak performance. Being competitive, which is considered inextricable from being effective, creates stress and anxiety. Neuroscientists have proven that under stress our brains fall into the state of cortical inhibition, essentially closing down certain parts of our brains for use. Similarly, the national religion of workaholism, exacerbated by the ubiquity of cell phones and the Internet, can lead to so much stress and fatigue that the brain chronically operates at lower capacity.
The tip of the day – FOCUS. Select the next most important activity, focus on it and get it done. Chances are you are going to get to a clear result faster and easier in comparison with doing it in an old, multi-tasked, and stressed way. Trust me – you will be more satisfied with your day and yourself. Try it for a day and let me know whether you agree.
Best regards,
Luda Kopeikina
Thanks, Miss Luda.