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surveys-at-your-service · 4 years

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Survey #235

“the monster you made is wearing the crown; i’ll be the king and you be the clown.”

What is your favorite move franchise? The Lion King. What was the last fast food you ate? I had a hot dog from Sonic and one of those pretzel twists things. What is the saddest book you’ve ever read? Johnny Got His Gun by Dalton Trumbo. Do you prefer heroes or villains? Villains. Duh. They're like, always more interesting. What is something you think is overrated? Uhhh coffee, for one. But like what you like. What political cause are you most passionate about? Gay rights. What country would you most like to visit? South Africa. Have you ever considered having children? Literally the only period where I wanted kids was later into Jason's and my relationship. Hell, I wanted three while he was always like "onLY TWO." Now, I don't want a single one, ever. I would be an awful mother for many reasons. If you ever took field trips as a child, which was your favorite? The zoo with Dad, my then-best friend, and her mom. One and only time I've seen meerkats. I was so excited I almost cried. Do you have any weird family traditions? It's not like, a tradition, I think, but we have a unique thing where saying "I love you mostest period" is something Mom, Dad, and my sisters have used for all my life. It's a way of saying "I love you more than you could ever love me, no arguments." Now Sara's been dragged into it lmao. Have you ever considered acting? Nope. Who was the last person you slept next to? Sara. Do you think you can be in love and still cheat on your S.O.? You can't "be in love" with a person and fucking cheat on them, no. Do you subscribe to any streaming services? We have Netflix. Idk about anything else. Have you ever been in a physical fight? No. What is the most embarrassing thing anyone has on video of you? I don't even wanna know. Did you ever get lost as a child? Yep, in a Wal-Mart lmao. This old lady helped me find my fam. What is your favorite condiment? Honey mustard. Or ketchup. Depends. Have you ever had an existential crisis? Very surprisingly, not really. Do you like country music? Begone, demon. It's still so weird to me that I loved it as a kid, but I really just grew up with it. What color are the eyes of the person you love? Brown. What is your favorite kind of flower? I looooove orchids. What town were you born in? Not the best thing to share on the Internet, eh? Do you know how to play any card games? I only vaguely understood/understand Magic: The Gathering. It's honestly really fun, but very complex in rules. It was Jason's thing so he got me into it. I miss my PS3 working because I used to have the "Duels of the Planeswalkers" on there, and doing it digitally is much easier and helpful. I loved it mostly because the art is fucking incredible. It was an old little aspiration to wind up designing the art some day and I don't think I ever saw Jason more excited. What is something about your childhood that you miss? Being more into video games than I am now alskdjf;awe. I'm more of a viewer of let's plays now than an active gamer; meanwhile, as a kid, video games were my favorite things in the world. Did you ever have MySpace? Do you miss those days? Yeah, I had one. Honestly though I can barely remember it (other than the song on my page was "Pocketful of Sunshime" lmaooooo as well meerkat-flooded), so it doesn't matter. What is the best television show you’ve ever watched? Meerkat Manor is my favorite show of all time, but as a proper show could have been better. AP made up their own shit and deviated from the KMP facts A LOT (guess what: Mozart killed a competitor's litter before; not exactly MM's her, right?), and not only was that confusing, but just annoying. Give me the real shit; don't just tweak stuff for dramatic effect. I could list a novel of lies in the series. Now, what I feel is the best show without a meerkat bias and just has an overall good plot. I kinda wanna say Supernatural, but the boys dying five million times got old. Possibly Fullmetal Alchemist. Are there any songs you can’t listen to because they bring back memories? I 110% refuse to hear "Stairway to Heaven." Have you ever saved someone’s life? Funny this is brought up after recent events. My sweetheart online bud had a cerebral aneurysm while having an extremely difficult time talking to me, and no one was home quite yet. Her final message was concerning and she didn't reply to me for a while, so I wound up messaging her again after a bit, and her boyfriend heard the b.net notification sound. Saw it was me and asked what was up. Told him, and he figured out she wasn't sleeping on the couch, she was passed out. He told me he never would have known if I hadn't said something. So does that count, even though I didn't like, physically save her? Have you ever broken any major bones? No. Are there any websites you’ve used for over 10 years? Good question? Idk. WAIT HOLD THE FUCK UP, KM's 10th birthday is coming up real soon. Wow. I know YouTube has been much longer. Idr when I joined deviantART. Maybe there's more, I dunno. Do you have any siblings? If so, what are their ages? My two immediate are 22 (ew) and 26 (double ew). Anything exciting taking place today? No, today was A N X I E T Y !! ! ! !! !! What are you craving? Okay so I have been MEGA in "the mood" lately and it's frustrating especially because I don't masturbate so I have like nO OUTLET. Who did you last hit? Nobody saving for when I was a kid repeatedly slapped my sister's arm for doing something I don't remember. How do you do in school? It depends on the subject, but in anything, I am a MASSIVE procrastinator, and I need to fix that. Schoolwork, good good, homework in the library, good good, but when I'm at home, I cannot seem to convince myself to work. As Sara puts it, home is like my "safe" place, and I don't want to bring school into it. Adjusting to school life again after like... two whole years or so of doing NOTHING at all, almost every day all day, is very difficult. I'm SO glad I picked school again, it's just a lot for a person who was so isolated and void of responsibilities to get used to. What’s your biggest goal? Right now, continue to improve my mental health. Fight social anxiety and AvPD. Who have you texted today? Just Sara. Who do you aspire to be like when you grow up? In most ways, especially in kindness, wisdom, relentless determination, passion, creativity, etc. etc. etc. etc., Mark. I think it's obvious he's Role-Model #1. I would loooove to be like Jane Goddall and Steve Irwin, too, feeling with such ferocious potency for animals and how they should be respected and loved. UM AND ALSO, EUGENIA COONEY IS THE SWEETEST PERSON ON THE ENTIRE GODDAMN EARTH AND I WOULD LOVE TO BE AS FRIENDLY AND PRECIOUS AS SHE IS. Oh, and then there's Shane Dawson. I relate to him SO much. He is the most selfless angel that seems SO down-to-earth and relatable as hell. I feel like he could be like, my best friend. Ahhhhhhh there are so many more, I love talking about my inspirations, but I'll chill here. Do you know if you want to go to college or not? I'm in college right now, and I desperately want it to stay that way. I'm fucking going somewhere in my life, and the education it provides will bring me closer to that. College is far from mandatory for everyone, but I feel it is beneficial for me. Do you like grapefruits? I haven't had one in a LONG time, so I don't really remember how they taste. I just know sour. What do you think of guys who wear eyeliner? *drools in Darkiplier* the fuck do you think Do you like online games? Only World of Warcraft, really. Who’s one person you care about more than yourself? Okay, real talk, and I hope this is everybody's answer. No one. I'm putting my goddamn self and my mental peace first for the rest of my life. Are there any pets you’re wishing for? I want another ball python. When’s the last time you used hand sanitizer? Two days ago when Mom and I stopped somewhere to eat. Wearing anything that isn’t yours? No. What type of bread did you use on the last sandwich you made? White. How many doors are in your house? Uhhh six. What was the last compliment you received, that made you smile? Sara said she was really proud of me, and to me, that's one of the biggest compliments you CAN give me. Think you need to lose weight? How much? ugh When was the last time you watched a VHS movie? I don't have a clue. We kept our VHS longer than most, though. We had too many movies on it. What event would you go back in time to see, if you could? Ummmm I dunno. Do you remember the last thing you said you wanted? To hug Sara. Who was the last friend you hung out with&what’d you do together? Sara stayed for a week. We did a lot. Who is the person, other than a spouse, that you are closest to? Sara. If you watched it, who was your favorite Hey Arnold! character? Oh my god, I hated that stupid show, but one of my sisters liked it. Have any good school pictures? or do they all just suck? There is literally ONE picture from elementary school where I think I looked pretty. Do you like trying on clothes or not? & Why? NO. I try to avoid it if I can. It's just annoying to change clothes for like five seconds. What are your thoughts on marriage? It's sweet, but I've come to find it... kinda needless for the most part? Like I know it has financial pluses and the symbolism is beautiful, but it's just that: symbolism originating from fantasies (imo, don't scream at me). It only adds pressure to stay in a dying relationship and makes splitting much more complicated. BUT, even with all that said, I personally want to get married someday, but only if I am *sure* about this person. It's the symbolism I like. That and it's so ingrained into my head that that's the "end goal" of relationships, so I'm pretty much just conditioned to want it. How long have you lived in the current place you’re living? Two years. Do you plan on moving anytime soon, if so where? I want to, but I am not in the financial position or at a level of independence where I'm ready for that. Are you more of a follower, or a leader? Be honest. This may alter with the situation, but mostly, I'm definitely a follower. Are your dreams/nightmares in black&white or color? I've heard of this condition before and it really intrigues me. I dream in color. Have you ever wanted to be some sort of hero outside of video games? I mean, define "hero." Like an action superhero in a literal way, nooooo. I'd die on Day #1, lmao. As a hero/inspiration as a person, of course; who doesn't? Will you admit that you’re at least somewhat superficial? I mean, probably in some places? How often do you go to the mall closest to you? Almost never ever. Our mall sucks and has experienced too many shootings. Do you still count with your fingers, even if only every so often? Yep. Like, always. Have you ever gone on a road trip with just friends? No. Well, I went to the beach with my friend and her mom, but just for a day or two because my separation anxiety from Mom got too bad oof. Without trying, do you act differently around different friends? Depends on the friend. I don't "fake it," just how reserved I am can move around. What was the last thing you drew/wrote on your own or someone else's skin? Probably a butterfly on my wrists when I was actively part of the Butterfly Project community. The last time you spent money, what was it on & how much did you spend? $1.25 for a drink at school. What’s the most money you’ve ever spent on one piece of clothing? Idk, but definitely not a lot. In elementary school, were you more of the bully or the bullied? Thankfully, neither. Do you like when a spouse is clingy, or can you not stand that? I'm sure to a certain degree it would be annoying, but for the most part, hell, I think it's attractive. Especially since I NEED validation you like me. How much do you say you walk in a week outside of school &/or work? Just around my house if you exclude school. Is there anything you wish your parents did differently in raising you? I wish they'd given us chores. Wish Mom didn't spank us. What would you do if the last person you texted asked you out? Lol yo we JUST broke up like an hour ago. We're not ready to get back together yet, obviously. Don't worry a bit, we're both cool. Still best friends, even. To compress a long story, needed personal growth and distance have brought us to returning to just friends. For now, at least. Have you ever received a scholarship? I think so... but not like a huge one, I believe. Who was the last person who got frustrated with you? Most likely Mom. When was the last time you mopped your kitchen floor? I myself have never mopped it. Or maybe once. What is your favorite work of art? I mentioned the Denialism painting in my last survey. What was the last appointment or plan you had to cancel? Plan, my next one with my psychiatrist. What spur-of-the-moment decision that you’ve made has had the biggest impact on your life? I don't know if any have truly changed my life. The ones that did (that I remember) were pondered over. Do you know anyone who is (or has been) a refugee? I don't think so, What is your best friend’s worst habit? She doesn't have faith in herself for ANYTHING lj;ljalwie Do you like spinach and artichoke dip? alksd;fjwei no Have you ever felt like you were about to pass out, but didn’t? Yep, a couple times. What was the name of one of your childhood imaginary friends? I didn't have any. What’s your favorite phase of the moon? Full. Do you wish you were richer? I physically refuse to be anything less than stable, hopefully even above that, once I'm independent. We've been poor all my life and it is fuck-ing HARD. It's stressful as a motherfucker and I am done with it. Very. What’s a middle name you like? Quinn. Fits a lot. I planned on giving that middle name to my hypothetical daughter. Are you scared of spiders? y e a h Do you weigh the same as your mom? No. Were you a Mary-Kate and Ashley fan? Like the average 90s/early 2000s kid. Coffee mugs, teacups, or water bottles? Uh, aesthetically? Teacups, probably. Bubblegum or cotton candy? Gum. I like the taste and texture of cotton candy, it is just RIDICULOUSLY sweet. It bothers my sensitive teeth sometimes. Do you prefer to drink soda from cans, bottles or cups? Cans. They get the coldest. Game you were best at in P.E./gym? Idk, I didn't excel at any. What do you have for breakfast on an average day? I'll typically just have a meal replacement shake or a Pop-Tart. Favorite non-chocolate candy? Sour Punch Straws (gotta be red). Favorite book you had to read for school? The Outsiders. Most frequently worn pair of shoes? My flip-flops, 'cuz they're easy to just slip on. Ideal weather? Cool but not windy (a light breeze is fine) with a partly-cloudy sky. Obsession from childhood? Webkinz. Favorite crystal? Dragon's breath opal. Favorite activity to do in warm weather? Swim or stay the fuck inside. Favorite activity to do in cold weather? Taking pictures in the snow. Five songs to describe you? "Get Up" by Mother Mother, "That's What You Get" by Paramore, uhhh... I don't feel like thinking over this any longer. My iPod isn't near me to scan through what I have, so yeah. Best way for someone to bond with you? Let's have deep philosophical talks about like the meaning of life 'n shit. Top 5 favorite Vines? Oh my god, this is impossible. To name some that come to mind first, in no order: "It's Wednesday, m'dudes *insert mating call*", "I cOUld'vE dROPPED My croiSSANt," "this is why mom doesn't FUCKING LOVE YOU," that one at a club where a girl is doing smoke tricks and the dude just goes "check that out" (or "wow," idr) or something similar (I couldn't find it), and omfg I adore that Snoop Dogg one with the little boy just semi-dancing to that iconic song???? I LOVE IT??????? Man, there are so so many more. Very honorable mention: "a d a m". Ads you have stuck in your head? None, thankfully. What is the first meme you remember seeing? Uhhh maybe Happy Bunny? Idk. Sci-fi, fantasy, or superheroes? Fantasy. Favorite type of cheese? American. What saying or quote do you live by? There's a lot I've picked up on and cling to. #1 is perhaps "Deal with life, or life deals with you." What are you currently stressed about? Some... things I realized about myself that disgust me. Favorite fairy tale? Shrek is a goddamn fairy tale and I will fight to the death against anyone who claims otherwise. Favorite tradition? I don't really have one anymore, but I remember as a kid, I would NEVER let Mom forget to throw some "reindeer food" outside for them lol. Talent you’re proud of having? One that warrants pride, exactly? Not just random talents? Well, uhhh. I suppose writing. I mean it modestly, I really do, but as a kid, my teachers all the way through high school always thought I was cheating or a parent did my papers at home. Some were only convinced by me writing in the classroom. I don't feel as good about my writing as I did in high school, but I am sill proud of excelling in it and taking writing anywhere seriously. If you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be? I mean, name the game and genre here. Probably like "what the fuck" at like, everything, because I already do that. If you were an anime character, what genre of anime would it be? Like, based on my current life? I dunno. A sad and repetitive one with some bright days to it. Ohhh, and the color scheme and lighting vary with my mental state. Yo that would be dope. Character you relate to? lmao THRALL from WoW for being like "can y'all bastards just chill tf out" until he goes off to an isolated land away from civilization bc he's seen enough shit. Also compelled to help. Any good luck charms? I don't believe in those. Least favorite flavor of food or drink? As far as consistent flavors go, normally cherry or grape. Left or right handed? I'm a righty. Favorite potato food? Fries, when I wish they weren't. Earth tones or jewel tones? Jewel. How many phone numbers do you have memorized? Literally just Mom's. Not even mine.

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hungarianrhapsodyof1986 · 5 years

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I am Number 39 (Hardzzello fic based on an AU I made)

Chapter 1: The Beginning

Before the Citadel came into being, there was a war so great it tore apart each nation with the uncontrollable power of fear and pride. Countries big and small in size engaged in conflicts against one another; innocent souls of men, women and children claimed all too early as the violence that spread like a disease consumed the entire world. Thousands died everyday, and it seemed there would be no end to this war; a war greater and more dire than the first two... until the Forefathers came with their promise of a paradise for those who wished it.

Tired of the fighting and the unbearable pain, the people of the Old Earth accepted the Forefathers’ offer of Utopia. In exchange however of that great blessing, microchips were embedded in the people’s bodies - through a simple and noninvasive manoeuvre, really - and they, as promised, took away the pain of... everything. The remaining few; imbeciles, as I like to call them, refused and were forced to stay outside the Citadel. They now remain in Outside; nothing but an absolute wreckage of the world that used to be.

All that happened 263 years ago.

Now, we have a fully organised community with people (now known as Residents) who live in proper houses, have jobs just suited for them, Partners that match them perfectly and enough nutritious food and drink. Not forgetting, of course, the Academy where everyone has the opportunity to be educated formally.

Seriously, who wouldn’t want that?

The Youth can grow to become Scientists who make scientific breakthroughs that further improve the state of the Citadel. They can become Matchmakers in charge of Matching two Residents together. They can also become Agriculturists trained in the art of agriculture. Deliverers who deliver Morning and Evening Meals to their Assigned Residency, too. Or they could become Builders who build new Residencies. Manufacturers who craft devices and microchips, Nurses who care for the Newborns or -

“For the Job Assignment of Sentinel we have...” call the mighty members of the Sovranty in unison.

Yes, Sentinels.

Sentinels are the ones Assigned to protect Residents from threats to the community such as Abductors from Outside. Ever since the beginning of the Citadel, the Outsiders have been finding ways to take away what has been built by our Forefathers. Out of spite or out of jealousy, I don’t know, but what matters is that our Sentinels are there to protect us from those threats.

There are two types of Sentinels: Inner and Active. Inner Sentinels guard the Citadel from inside, doing their best to capture Abductors. Active Sentinels are sent to Outside where they discover the plans of the Outsiders and prevent attacks from occurring in the Citadel.

“Number 35, Inner. Number 24, Inner. Number 16, Active. Number 28, Inner. Number 30, Inner... and Number 39...”

I perk up when Number 39 is called, because that’s me.

I’m Number 39.

“Active Sentinel.”

Me, Number 39, Active Sentinel. It’s... amusing, actually. I know I did well during my Placement Examination, but I never expected this. I am but seven years old, and I know it’ll be many years before I’m finally sent to Outside, but the training will be a new experience.

I hardly blink as I stare ahead, everyone in the Atrium clapping their hands together in polite applause.

***

***20 years later, Year 283, the Citadel***

The bright rays of the morning sun is filtering through my white curtains as I wake up and check my bedside alarm clock. Printed digitally on its screen is ‘6.00 am’.

As punctual as always.

Sitting up in bed, I wait for -

Ding dong!

Never mind.

I pad my feet on the white-tiled floor for a moment before rushing to the lavatory to wash my face and tidy my hair. When I arrive, I splash some cold water onto my face then wipe it with a towel. After that, I look closely at myself in the mirror, grabbing a comb from atop the white sink and tidying my hair, styled in an undercut. I then study every feature, attempt to smile and to frown, furrow my brows, marvelling at how expressive my pale green eyes turn out to be. Perhaps that’s one reason why I was Assigned the Job Active Sentinel.

I didn’t honestly expect much when I was first called to be a Sentinel. I didn’t expect anything at all, actually. All I cared about was that I do my Job and I do it well. That’s what the Sovranty expects of us, and I believe that’s exactly what we were born to do. Serve the Sovranty. After all, they did save our lives from the harsh world of Outside.

Turns out, the training was more arduous than told to be. I, along with Number 16, was taught to be perceptive, to know how to act when appropriate. We were taught to express what they at the Training Centre called ‘emotions’. Emotions. What a waste of time. We were taught how to laugh and how to cry. To scream and to cower in fear. We were taught to analyse another’s emotions and sympathise with them. It was a drag, but that was what I needed to do.

For the sake of the Citadel.

Once I’ve made sure I look presentable, I proceed down the stairs carefully, holding the metal railing tightly in order to avoid slipping. The walls are hardly decorated; in fact, they’re as good as plain. The white of the concrete makes the whole place look almost blinding to the eyes, but that’s the standard set by the Sovranty, and it’s a standard the Builders must meet. The plainness of everything doesn’t bother me. All I really care about is that I have a home to live in just like the rest of the Residents in the Citadel. I doubt I’ll even have one where I’m going.

The pictures shown of Outside in my history holo-books and holo-pads depict a land of wreckages; bits of metal, concrete, and glass strewn about in an empty wasteland. It’s quite hard to believe it’s actually habitable there, but the Outsiders have found a way to survive, unfortunately, and that’s what’s important here.

The Outsiders are threats; constantly sneaking into the Citadel despite the efforts made by both the Inner and Active Sentinels to prevent them from doing so. They abduct our people, and who knows what happens to those they successfully do. They never come back.

Once I reach the bottom of the stairs, I open the door and see my Deliverer standing right before me; Number 23. I recognise Number 23 from my days in the Academy. I watched as he performed in the Placement Examination. The man was horrible at agriculture, crafting, physical activity and sciences, but he was pretty proficient in direction. It was only right he’d become a Deliverer.

I barely know him since we talk only little, but sometimes a small chat would be livening.

“Greetings, 39,” 23 tells me as he salutes. “Final day today?”

“Yeah. I’ll be going to Outside tomorrow,” I reply. “What’s today’s Morning Meal?”

“Cereal. I don’t know how it tastes, really, but I’ll find out soon enough.” He sets down his now-empty bag.

Trying to hold out the conversation a little longer, I ask “anything of interest happening today?”

“The only thing I know’s the public executing of Outsider Number 436. You’ll be watching it, of course. An alarm’s set for the event. First time watching?” 23 replies.

“Yeah.”

“Strange.”

“True.”

“Third time for me. It’s quite an... intriguing experience. I won’t talk to you about it just for the sake of not spoiling the entire thing, but all I could say is you wouldn’t want to miss it.” He checks his watch, huffing. “Anyway, don’t wanna be late. Gotta go.”

I nod. “Won’t be seeing you again, 23.”

With a final salute, 23 slings his bag on his shoulders and heads to his bicycle. I don’t know to whom he will be Assigned to deliver next after I’m gone, but the Sovranty will no doubt have a plan for him. The Sovranty cares for their Residents, arranging everything from our Daily Meals to mangaging the entire Citadel, and all it asks in return is effieciency and loyalty. It’s not much to ask for, so we must be thankful.

Bringing the metal box to the dining table, my bare feet remain cold as they step on the frigid tile. Implanted on the wall facing the street are large windows that allow me to glance outside and see the Residencies - they all look the same - across mine. I will remember the sight of plain houses when I see the wreckage of Outside and maybe even long for it again, but this is my Job. This was what I was created to do.

When I sit down after grabbing my utensils, the alarm atop my television sounds. The execution 23 was talking about must be starting now. I wish to see the fruit of my Job, see what happens when I achieve, so I decide to watch.

“Television, on.”

In a flash the television comes to life. I’ve used it once before; it was nothing but a try at it. I remember tapping on the screen and searching for both a button and a remote but finding none. Then came the brilliant idea to consult my holo-pad. Apparently, all I needed to do was say ‘television on’. I merely shrugged off the matter afterwards.

What, or rather who, appears on the television is nobody I recognise. It was earlier in the week when O436 - who is dressed as one of us - was caught in the act of an Abduction. No one knows whether O436 was acting alone, and while I think it’s about time the Sovranty put an end to that problem, I believe they have a plan, as they always do.

O436’s complexion comprises of a stubbed nose, dark brown eyes, pale skin and blond hair. O436 is a male, and he wears an expression I identify as indignation. What I don’t understand is why he believes he has a reason to be indignant. He’s the one committing the crime here. Whatever he will say or do, he deserves the punishment he’s to receive. However, if the Sovranty’s merciful enough to give leniency to him and offer a chance to be part of the Community, then let it be so.

The members of the Sovranty start speaking in unison.

“Were you alone in committing this offence against the Residents of the Citadel?” they ask.

“If you think I’m going to answer that, you’re gravely mistaken,” O436 replies. The audacity, I think, stopping mid-chew.

I continue to eat, although I register how I nearly drop my spoon onto the table due to how much my focus is being driven into the spectacle happening before me. “You must answer, otherwise no mercy shall be given,” the Sovranty says meanwhile.

“I don’t need your mercy,” O436 spits out, nostrils flaring as his face grows a brighter red. “You keep these poor people confined in this - this hellhole, and all you care about is progress when what should matter are their lives! You only want power when you have enough, and now you’re torturing these poor people for your benefit! I don’t need your mercy, and if you’re gonna kill me, that’s alright. I did my job, and I did it for the sake of what’s right.”

The Sovranty remains quiet for a short while before one woman speaks up from the row, saying “is that all you shall say, O436?”

“The name’s Devotion,” O436 says. “But all I wish to say now is goodbye... to my wife, Joy, and my son, Joseph.”

“Very well,” says the woman once more. “Bring in Doctor 54.”

An elderly man wearing a full white attire emerges from the doorway. The Sovranty’s centre is connected to one of the Hospitals in the Citadel for the members of the Sovranty’s easy access to healthcare lest one of them need it. Elder Doctors are in charge of caring for the Sovranty’s members; they have been in the industry for years by then and are specialists, so they offer only the best services. He walks in front of the row of seats where the members of the Sovranty are seated then takes a bow.

The Sovranty nods in acknowledgment of his greeting.

After the men and women of the Sovranty recognise him, 54 walks to the centre of the Atrium, bringing along with him a white suitcase. It’s a mystery to me; what’s inside the suitcase, but I’ll find out soon enough. After all, 54’s already made his way to O436’s side.

54 opens the suitcase and therefore reveals a small syringe and a set of phials. The phials are filled with a strange, clear liquid, and I realise what the Doctor’s intent is: he’s going to administer into O436 a lethal poison.

54 opens one of the phials and dips the needle into it, pushing the plunger. The barrel is filled with poison, and 54 recaps the phial and returns it into the suitcase.

O436 makes yet another show of bravery by staring at Death right in the face: as the needle of the poison-filled syringe is inserted into the skin of his arm, he looks at it intently, never blinking. Whatever belief the Outsiders have, it seems almost cult-like; the way they would sacrifice their lives for a belief that isn’t even remotely true.

O436 says nothing to calm him; in fact, he looks pretty serene now. It’s almost as if he isn’t about to die.

Nothing seems to be happening for a matter of minutes until suddenly O436 starts scratching at where the needle was inserted into him, the skin of his arm growing red with his efforts. The redness then spreads to the rest of his skin; to his face, his hands, wherever visible. There’s no doubt it has also spread to his legs and his arms, and even his bare feet have turned red.

After a while, O436 loses consciousness, his head dropping, his chin touching his chest. He would have collapsed were it not for the restraints that clasp his hands to the chair’s arms and legs to the chair’s, well... legs.

“Has he perished?” asks one man from the Sovranty.

54 places his stethoscope to the O436’s chest, to the left of his head where his heart lies. 54 says nothing; just raises a hand, implying that no, O436 is still breathing.

A minute or two passes, then 54 puts down his hand.

O436 is dead.

Everyone in the Atrium claps their hands together, then the television is switched off, indicating the end of the event.

I hardly bat an eye.

If I do my job well, there will be more to execute and less Outsiders to trouble us, so as I finish my cereal, I prepare myself for my Sending Out tomorrow; an unimposing ceremony but a great one nonetheless, readying myself for what’s to come.

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“You are about to be Sent Out,” Head Sentinel 74 - a middle-aged man with whitened hair on the sides of his scalp and beard - says. “Remember, you’re not doing this for glory nor for the esteem of the Residents, but rather for their safety and the Sovranty’s.”

“Yes, sir,” I reply.

“You’re not being Sent Out to become one of them and if you ever betray us, we have the right to execute you. Understood?”

“Understood, sir.”

It’s now the day, but it feels like any other. I had no time for a Morning Meal, for I was expected to be at the Training Centre before the sun rose. The alarm came in handy. I woke up at 3 o’clock.

I wore my shoes and took my bike and cycled on through the dimly lit streets of the Citadel, the white of my clothes glaring under the streetlights. My Residence was built to be near the Training Centre for my convenience, so the journey wasn’t long. I arrived after 5 minutes.

I spent most of my day yesterday at the built-in gymnasium in my Residence, training. There wasn’t much to do, truthfully, and it was better I use my time for something productive than laze around. That wasn’t what I was trained to do. I was trained to strain myself; go past my limits for service to the Sovranty and the Residents of the Citadel. I was trained to maim, to kill, to prevent Abductions. I was trained to sacrifice my freedom, my everything for the sake of the greater good.

When I arrived at the Training Centre, the Head Sentinel was at the gates. I greeted him with a salute as is proper before parking my bicycle where it belongs. It will be disposed of; thrown to Outside, but I can’t bring myself to care. I was then brought to the gates of the Citadel; large barriers of a thick, unbreakable glass, and that’s when I first caught sight of Outside.

As pictures had shown me earlier on during my Training, Outside was nothing but a land of wreckages and death. Giant remains of tanks and buildings protruded from the ground, and although it seems empty, I know the City where the Outsiders life must be way farther beyond the borders of the Citadel. I still don’t see how anyone can survive this environment, however.

“The Outsiders’ City is farther north from here. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to provide you with transportation past the borders of the Citadel for fear of detection, but I promise you the journey won’t be long. Now, come. If you’re to appear as if you’ve escaped this place, you need to look roughed up.”

Head Sentinel 74 smears mud on my face, hands, shoes, clothes and hair, messing it up. I look positively haggard afterwards, but that’s all part of the job. It’s dirty work, figuratively and literally, and it’s my mission in life.

“You be careful,” Head Sentinel 74 tells me. “We don’t wanna hear you’ve been caught few months into the job.” He hands me a transmitter. “This is for when we contact you, or when you need to contact us.”

“Yes, sir.”

“When we contact you, it will buzz. Best you go somewhere private so nobody notices you.”

“Yes, sir,” I say, keeping the transmitter in my pocket. It’s no bigger than my palm and can fit in anywhere easily.

“The others have gone and we presume they’ve been killed by the Leaders. They’re savages, and we don’t know how they handle things there, so do your best not to get caught. We’re all counting on you, Sentinel 39. The fate of the Residents and the Sovranty rests in your hands.”

“Understood, sir,” I say, saluting.

“Now, let’s move while the day’s still young.”

We board a hovercraft and rapidly move away from the gates noiselessly. I sit down and buckle up as Head Sentinel 74 stands near the front, gripping the handle and steering us away from the Citadel. I’ll never be seeing it again, but I feel nothing. I’ve been trained in the art of imitating emotions, but I never felt them.

The sun is still down, and there’s nothing to be seen save for the path illuminated by the lights of the hovercraft. The land is parched and cracked, nothing able to grow from the dead soil. However, as we travel further away, the soil appears richer, spots of grass growing from the ground. I remain vigilant all throughout the trip, just in case there are Outsiders lurking about, suspecting.

Soon, I see a yellow, glowing light in the distance. That must be the Outsiders’ City Centre.

“Is that truly...?” I ask.

“Your intuition has not failed you yet, Sentinel 39. Indeed, that’s the City Centre. It’s much like our District 1, but... primitive. If you gain the favour of at least one of the Leaders, you’ll be able to live there. I suggest that you do. From what I’ve heard, the outer parts of the City are nasty places. Just nasty.” He sniffs. “Anyway, this is where we say goodbye.”

I unbuckle my seatbelt and salute. “It was an honour training with you, sir,” I say.

Head Sentinel 74 merely nods. Then he tells me to go, turning the hovercraft around and zooming away from where I stand.

That’s when I start running.

It’ll be soon when I’ll need to get my act together; to fool the Outsiders into thinking I have escaped the Citadel, but for now... it’s time to keep going.

For the Sovranty.

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“Help!” I cry out as I near the Outskirts of the City. More mud smears my white shoes (which are now battered due to the long run) as I run upon grass and soil. I sound absolutely terrified, and I can see from the corners of my eyes how lights are lit and people are awakened by my shouting. I mind them not as I proceed to the City Centre, hoping to get the attention of one of the Leaders there.

As I rush across muddy roads, more people are roused from their slumber, and I see children and elders alike, looking at me with horror plain on their faces. “Help!” I continue to shout, and I can hear murmurs from the crowd that begins to follow me as I carry on to the centre.

“Someone help that poor man,” I hear a woman say.

The lights grow brighter as I near the Centre, and suddenly I bump into someone, ultimately stopping my run. The person falls down when I do, but they rise quickly as I pretend to be dazed.

“Hey, are you alright?” the person asks. Male. Fairly young.

“Where am I? Where the hell am I?” I ask, the panic a part of my act.

“Hey, hey, it’s okay,” the man tells me. “You’re Outside now. You’re saved. Now let me help you up.”

He grabs my arm gently and pulls me up as carefully as he can. “Who are you?” he asks me quietly. I’m aware of the spectacle I’ve created as well as the huge crowd of people gathered around us, but all I care about’s the man who helped me up. Is he a Leader?

“I - I - I don’t know,” I reply.

“You’re from the Citadel?”

“Yeah.”

“Oh. What was your Number, then?”

“39.”

The man pauses in his steps, and he looks at me. His hazel eyes seem to gleam with something even I can’t put a name to, but it lasts all but a while. I just notice then how I’m an inch taller than him, but I decide that information is useless.

“Well, we can’t have that here,” the man says, smiling. “You’re now Ben. And now that you’ve got a name, it’s time to introduce myself. My name’s Joseph, but you can call me Joe. Another name of mine’s Love, and that’s ‘cause I’m a Leader of this place. You’ll love it here, I’ll promise you that, but first, it’s time to get you cleaned up. Come with me.”

As I’m brought to who-knows-where, I formulate a plan to befriend this ‘Joe’. Maybe he’ll be my key to knowing every plan they’ve made. Maybe he’ll be the one to bring me victory.

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So, that’s the end of the first part! What are your thoughts so far? Confused about this AU? Don’t worry! I’ve made a post about it! Just check it out on my page if you need a reference. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed reading the first part, and if you have any title suggestions (‘cause I can’t decide djeoendodk), just tell me! Till the next part!

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APPEARANCE: · I am below average height or short · I am 5′7″ or taller · I wear glasses · I have at least one tattoo · I have two or more piercings · I have brown or darker hair naturally · I have brown eyes · I have naturally short hair but vary it with braids/wig units · My body is curvy and I’m a proud plus sized person · I have or have had braces · I have 3c/4c curly hair

PERSONALITY: · I’m an understanding extrovert · I try to be a positive listener · I enjoy physical challenges · I enjoy mental challenges · I’m ahappy, thoughtful introvert · I think carefully before speaking or typing (most of the time) · I try to grow my personality all the time · I prefer small friend groups that don’t overwhelm · I’m a people person · I’m mercurial · I am more likely to be the quiet observer in a large group · Opening up to many people at once is delightful · Crowds in chats or in person sometimes frighten me · I prefer at length, complete sentences/burst text/emoji

ABILITY: · I can sing very well · I can play at least one instrument - fair/well/extremely well · I’m a strong physical person · I can draw well(?) · I have a good memory - factual/physical/itemized/short term/long term/mathematic · Poetic verse comes easily for me · I can hold my breath underwater for over a minute · Writing comes naturally to me · I know how to cook at least 3 meals from scratch · I know how to throw a proper 🥊 · I am a good dancer in the artistic sense as well as casual · Math is very easy and reliable for me · I can calm/ease an anxious, frightened, or lonely children very well · I find my greatest sense of strength in words and vocabulary · I am a good swimmer · I love to run for natural talent/relaxation

HOBBIES: · I enjoy watching sports live (not televised) · I’ve practised one or more sports semi-seriously in my life · I have performed in a musical group semi-seriously at least twice in my life · I have studied new music in the month · I work out at least once a week · I have drawn something in the past month · I love writing · I do or have done martial arts · Reading is a deep passion · I enjoy language study as a hobby · I enjoy puzzles for fun · I practise theatre · I knit, sew, or crochet · I cosplay semi-seriously · I build legos · I paint with oils or watercolours · I am a digital artist · I build models of ships/planes/for games · I sculpt with stone/ceramics/metal/wood · I partake in tabletop/board-gaming (not and video)

EXPERIENCES: · I have had over 100/300/lost count kisses by less than three people 😘 · I have had at least twenty different alcoholic beverages of good quality · I have scored the winning goal in a sports game · I have 👀 an entire season of a 📺 show in one sitting · I have been in a 🚕 · I have been in the 🏥 or ER in the past year · I have visited another country briefly · I have been to one of my favorite musicians’ concerts at least twice · I deal with professionally, medically diagnosed chronic illnesses/mental difficulties/learning disabilities/organ failure or weakness · I have had surgery at least once · I have lost two or more organs · I have survived cancer · I have lost a husband/wife/mother/father/multiple grandparents to cancer · I have travelled the world to at least five countries for more than a month each · I have lost a tooth/cracked one in a fight · I have changed at least two flat tires by myself · I have driven a manual transmission vehicle · I have dialed a working rotary telephone for use · Been excited to hear “you’ve got mail” · Been knocked off the internet when someone called my home · I have used a VHS on a regular basis · I have rented a VHS · I have recorded a show at least twice on a VCR · I have accidentally recorded over my favourite show on VCR · Owned a pager · Used an 8track or turntable · Used a Floppy Disc · Used a physical card catalog· Called in a song request to a radio station · Won a prize from a radio station · Made your own ice cream manually · Rented a car · Gone on a road trip for at least three days · Ridden on a boat · Know what Nextel “Push to Talk” is/used it · Waxed a car · Chopped down a tree with an axe/planted some trees · Planted and maintained a garden for 3 or more seasons · Performed in two or more plays/musicals · Rescued a cat or dog · Adopted a stray animal · Donated personally to a homeless shelter or volunteered directly · Donated to a homeless stranger directly

MY LIFE: · I have one person that counts as a “best friend” in person for five years or more, unchanging · I live near at least one college or university · My parents are still together · One of my parents is twice or more times divorced · I have at least one sibling · I have lived outside of the United States for at least six years · There is snow right now where I live · I have hung out with a friend in person the past month that does not live in my home · I have at least 15 complete music albums in CD or digital format by different artists in varied genres/languages · I own/rent a house/condo/apartment · I go out for dinner/lunch alone or with others at least twice a season · I have spent at least two nights in a hotel for a pleasure trip in the last six months · I ride in an uber or lyft regularly/semi-regularly · I save in a money market account · I have at least three credit cards · I have filled at least two long term career goals · I have travelled outside of my home country for at least six months· I own at least one gun · I am not white either in appearance or culturally · I am Jewish · I am atheist · I am Muslim · I am secular

RELATIONSHIPS: · I’m in a relationship · I have been in at least one serious relationship lasting five years or more · I have never been in a relationship · I have asked someone out recently for a serious relationship · I am LGBTQ(?) · I am polyamorous · I have children or would like them · I share a home with my spouse/significant other · I am a (an) identical twin/triplet · I am adopted · I have two or more animals in my home · I am married, or will be soon · I am an aunt/uncle/grandparent

RANDOM 💩: · I have breakdanced · I have danced ballet · I have swing danced with a stranger · I have had a teacher with a last name that’s hard to pronounce · I have dyed my hair and will again · I’m often listening to one song on repeat · I have punched someone in the past week · I have eaten a waffle in the last 24hrs · I have made a new friend in the past year · I have published writing · I love onions and garlic · I am a former smoker · I have owned and used a typewriter · I’m a stunt performer · I’ve ridden a motorcycle for tricks · I have been racially/religiously profiled in an airport · I have climbed a mountain · I have licked a pole with ice and got my tongue stuck · I enjoy soap-making · I skip rocks in ponds for kicks · I have invested in BITCOIN · I collect stamps or coins

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Unleash Your Super Brain To Learn Faster And Work Smarter | Jim Kwik

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Unleash Your Super Brain To Learn Faster And Work Smarter | Jim Kwik

Jim: How’s everybody feeling in these days? Members: k. Jim: So when I ask you a query, if it feel proper to you, i want you to assert super. How’s all people feeling at present? Participants: tremendous. Jim: tremendous. And that i wanna honor you for being here due to the fact that i’ve been going to seminars and events my whole existence. How is it so far for each person? Members: first-rate. Super. Jim: Yeah, it used to be a experiment, right? Various individuals consider it can be your retention when folks fail to remember something. Let’s do this, for instance, take a right hand, shake it out…How many people right here wanna gain knowledge of rapid? How many people wanna don’t forget extra? Participants: yes. Jim: Yeah? Watch this. Make a fist, now, put it to your chin. Where’s your chin everyone? So the quantity one rule, the art of reminiscence, the art of learning is the art of attention.The artwork of learning is the artwork of attention. And rather, that’s the place commentary that is the place presence is available in. And so i will be sharing with you a few of my favourite procedures and states to be in a position to learn any subject or talent, rapid. What number of humans like that suggestion? Now, with a purpose to be ready to try this, let me first begin by using acknowledging you for being right here, due to the fact that I feel there is the success formula and it takes two elements. It takes first, displaying up, 50% of success is just displaying up. And that i respect your ability to only show up here today since most men and women aren’t here. Actual or proper, proper? I imply, i will ask all units of questions that we all know the solutions to, proper or real, correct? And so we show up right here and most people do not exhibit up and that i feel in lifestyles, you wanna show up. Show up in your well being, exhibit up for your relationships, exhibit up in your career, show up for your carrier. However just showing up, is that simply gonna get the job performed? No, you have got to what? Yeah.You play full out, right? You have to play full out. What number of individuals here like to play? Incidentally, who were the fastest rookies on the planet? Members: children. Jim: Who? Contributors: children. Jim: I did this to a gaggle of 10,000 folks from 60 nations, and a entire table yelled out pygmies. And if anybody is aware of why pygmies are such nice rookies, please inform me.But youngsters, right? Kids, how speedy can a child be trained a musical instrument compared to an grownup? How quick can they learn a 2d or 1/3 language? They study quick, right? Why do children be taught quickly? Because why? Members: . Jim: they do not know. Good, what else? Participants: Curious. Jim: they are curious. They have attention. What else? Contributors: . Jim: they have got time, without doubt. Members: . No limits. Jim: No limits. They don’t have the discovered helplessness. Superb. Contributors: no longer desirous about the personal loan payments. Jim: they may be no longer serious about the personal loan fee. Focus, proper? I mean, they may be curious and so they play lots. Do not forget, as a kid, you went to your acquaintances, you used to be like, "You wanna come out and play? Do you wanna play?" however in a while it was once…We got rid of the position of play and we began announcing, "Let’s hang out." right? And then all of a sudden, there is this difference, right? And that curiosity is important also.There may be a Rumi quote from the poet mentioned, ‘alternate your cleverness for bewilderment." Is that a exceptional phrase, bewilderment? When’s the last time you have been in that state? We’re talking about genius states and superhero states, when’s the final time you were in that state of bewilderment? I imply, so who’s in manipulate of your state, incidentally? Who’s in manage of the way you think? What’s this? Once we’re defining a state, how would you outline a state? What does it mean? It can be like your mood. What else? This is where the lively section is available in here. It is your feelings, like, a image of your intellect and your body, how you feel. Here is the important thing, do that. Knowledge, do this, put your arms out, information combined with emotion becomes a long-time period memory, long-term reminiscence.What number of people recognize this? How many folks, you hear a tune and it would take you again to while you were a baby? Carry your hand. How many men and women, it’s not a music but perhaps it’s a fragrance or meals that will take you again many years? Considering that information mixed with emotion became an extended-time period memory, correct? Considering that we’re now not logical, we’re what? We do not do matters logically always, we do matters what? Emotionally, proper? On the grounds that we’re now not logical, we’re organic. We’re now not logical, we’re organic. And so, what i’m gonna speak about is easy methods to release what we call your super mind. I’m gonna speak concerning the states, these emotional states where the satisfactory of you suggests up automatically, where you do not have these limits. Now, in my breakout, i’m gonna speak in regards to the procedures, easy methods to read faster, the way to recall names, step-by-step, easy methods to be trained an additional language. Those are the techniques, however you continuously begin with state. Everyone needs to write down this down, all studying is state elegant. All finding out is state dependent. That the emotional state that you just feel when you are finding out whatever gets anchored to the learning, does that make feel? By the way, what was once the state that you simply felt again in college notably? How did you most of the time feeling category? Participants: Bored.Jim: Bored. And the opposite type, other half of of the classes is like stressed, correct? Now, on a scale of 0 to 10, what’s boredom? A scale of zero to 10? Members: Zero. Jim: Zero. Something occasions zero becomes what? Contributors: Zero. Jim: Zero. And that’s why plenty of folks don’t consider what they be taught, is the emotional state. Does that make sense? Members: Yeah. Jim: Let’s scan this out. Rise up real fast. Stand up. I haven’t any slides for you.I’m simply gonna take you by means of exercises. How many individuals like experiential studying? So it gets on your physique, correct? So what we’re gonna do here is we’re gonna play some games. We already mentioned that kids are the quickest learners, proper? Youngsters are the fastest newbies, how many men and women right here suppose such as you wanna learn extra in much less time? Carry your hand. Elevate your hand when you have books on your shelf you have not learn. More than one and becomes, like, Lisa Nichols speak about, turns into shelf-help now not self-support, correct? What number of people here get more than 10 emails a day? What number of individuals got here right here at present, like, to have a greater reminiscence? How many folks forgot why you came here at present? Have you ever achieved that? Walk into a room of your own home and just forgot why you’re there? Anyone suppose like senior moments are coming a little bit bit early? Like, you are in the…If you’re in the bathe and that you could don’t forget for those who shampooed your hair and you come to be doing it twice, correct? Or you misplace things.How many persons here know anyone may be for my part who leave out locations things all the time? The faraway manage, the Apple faraway, their mobilephone? Have you ever ever discovered your self calling your own telephone hoping you saved it on? Or maybe you lose some thing like your car keys or whatever bigger like your vehicle? You ever see the individuals out in the department shops and they’re using their, like, auto alarm making an attempt to determine the place they parked their car? And what about names? What number of men and women here honestly, you could have situation remembering men and women’s names? What number of individuals have forgot the name of anyone on this room? Correct? And so, let’s start with my identify, optimistically, you remember, my identify is Jim Kwik with Kwik studying and that i aid folks to be taught quickly. The query I perpetually get is set my last title, my final name fairly is Kwik. I failed to trade it to do what I do. With a reputation like Kwik, that you may say my existence and my fate was once typically planned out. I needed to be a runner again in institution, which is a lot of strain when it says Kwik right to your shirt. I must be very careful once I’m using seeing that the worst identify to have for your driver’s license while you get pulled over for speeding is the name Kwik, right? Because you’re not gonna speak your approach out of that dashing ticket.And that i get to do my mission, my dharma, which helps men and women to study faster. I suppose if there is any ability to be ready to grasp within the 21st century, whatever that is gonna be a real tangible capabilities, it’s your capacity to gain knowledge of speedily. Most effective considering the fact that it is a sign of the instances, since digital overload, digital distraction, I mean, so many things vying for our awareness. How do you get things performed? But after I speak about velocity, i don’t talk about simply…I’m now not talking about frantic pace for the reason that you might clearly study turbo and truly have an ease, a confidence, peace of intellect. What number of folks would like to have that? Be able to prevail but also have this level of harmony inside of your self, this clarity of concept? And it is the proposal what number of men and women right here read "Seven Habits of particularly mighty persons" by using Dr.Stephen Covey? What is the seventh dependancy? Male: Sharpen the saw. Jim: Sharpen the saw, very good. Sharpen the saw. The metaphor right here is when you’ve got all this timber to cut and you have got a saw with dull blade, when do you wanna sharpen it? Members: before. Jim: earlier than you slicing the wood, proper? Considering the fact that various persons are gonna workis gonna work quite a bit more difficult with it in case you have a stupid blade and they’re going to ought to sweat and perspire and work three or four instances more difficult when they would have sharpened their noticed. And so, studying methods to learn, like, Vishen was once speaking about, that’s you sharpening the noticed, on the grounds that some thing that comes afterwards is gonna be less difficult, correct? And so, is that individual isn’t working tougher, they’re working what? Participants: Smarter: Jim: Smarter.And one of the first-class approaches to work smarter is entry your genius states. So i am gonna test this out, we mentioned that youngsters are the fastest novices, right? That they have this curiosity, they usually play always. Let’s have a look at what number of…What number of people right here…Carry your hand if you are willing to play. Now, it is been shown in science, the study, by means of doing, by using playing more simply creates neurogenesis and neuroplasticity. What’s neurogenesis? Individuals: New development. Jim: New growth, new brain cells. What number of men and women like the inspiration of making extra new mind cells?` What about neuroplasticity, what does that mean? Participants: more connections. Jim: extra connections. So intelligence in a technique is not necessarily…Like, Einstein didn’t have a bigger mind than someone here. Most of the time, it was once truly less, he had a smaller mind, but in designated areas of his mind, he had tremendously connectedness. He did these inspiration experiments the place he would put himself in these brainwave states, peculiarly theta state, the theta state of creativity. That’s the state that you’re in whilst you bathe. What number of persons realize when you’re showering you provide you with all these exclusive strategies? And it’s normally whilst you can not write anything down, proper? And so, that’s the Theta state, that’s a cozy state of creativity.You’re prompted, you come up with new strategies, new matters come out of you, right? And i honestly took six showers this morning, simply to prepare for this presentation. So it puts you in inventive state, and so he had extra connections in precise areas. And so you could promote that with the aid of playing extra. And so what i’m gonna ask you to do right now’s i am gonna ask you to seek out two folks within the room you have no idea, pair up in threes, go.In finding two men and women you have no idea, pair up in threes. So we’re gonna go through a rapid activity and, sincerely, what I wanna do, we wanna speak about superheroes loads. I grew up with learning challenges, some of you understand, I had a brain damage once I was 5 years historic, a head harm that left me with precise disabilities. Lecturers would have got to repeat themselves three, 4, five, six times, and then eventually i’d simply fake I understood however I didn’t, lots of the times did not realise. I had very bad focus disorders, I had very unhealthy memory. It took me a further three and a half of years simply to learn the way to read and that i learned tips on how to read by way of studying comic books genuinely late at night.Something about….Any comic book enthusiasts right here or superhero fanatics, geeks? Whatever about watching on the superheroes and excellent versus evil and the illustrations that the notion that one character can make a change. What number of persons think one individual can make a difference? Correct? That they provide hope and they furnish actual help? And when I look right here, I seem at a room full of superheroes, since I mentioned, within the beginning, I stated, you realize, it can be just showing up after which taking part in full out. And so what does the superhero do? They have got…What is the defining characteristics of a superhero? They’ve superpowers, correct? And does what number of folks right here have determined their specific ability, their superpower? So you’re discovering it, proper? Your distinctive knowledge, detailed strengths, whatever that’s particular to you. But then just having a superpower, does that make you a superhero? You need to use that vigour for what for what? Individuals: good.Jim: For good, for some kind of motive on high of that, proper? And so, i really like sharing house and time with trendy-day superheroes. However there are additionally some present day-day supervillains, right? These ideas of, these phenomena of, like, digital overload. How many individuals think, like, when you’re studying anything it seems like you are taking a sip of water out of a hearth hose? Elevate your hand, proper? And no longer just that, it has a result on our wellness also, correct? They call it know-how fatigue syndrome. Understanding fatigue syndrome, in view that the whole thing is a syndrome, proper? So, greater blood pressure, a compression of leisure time, extra sleeplessness or despite the fact that you may have slightly bit of free time, you cannot even enjoy considering the fact that your intellect remains to be multitasking. And in addition no longer simply the supervillain, the digital overload, but digital distraction.What number of persons think like your mind is so distracted and also you cannot center of attention on just one thing anymore? Carry your hand. And this can be a project that takes away out of your capacity to be gift, your capacity to be ready to get things done, your capability to be capable to be lucrative. And i do not simply imply financially rewarding, that is apparent, correct? We are living in an age the place it’s no longer your muscle power, it’s more your mind vigor. It can be no longer your brute strength, it is your mind strength, correct? And so the rapid that you could learn, certainly, the faster which you can earn, but no longer simply financially, in all of the areas your existence, all of the treasures of your life, your well being, relationships, good profession. So what we’re gonna do is this undertaking a play and then we’re gonna begin with this state, this childhood state of curiosity and wonder. And you are gonna meet these, your participants, the people that…You are new neighbors, and i would like you to come to a decision correct now, who’s Batman, who’s Superman and who’s surprise lady. Go.Members: wonder girl . Jim: So who’s Batman? Who’s tremendous okay, Batman, carry your hand. The entire Batmans, raise your hand. Very good. What about Superman? Elevate your hand. And where are marvel ladies? Individuals: Woah. Jim: There you go. Keep in mind, information mixed with emotion becomes a long run memory, correct? And, incidentally, who’s in command of your emotional states? Members: . Jim: i’m. Who’s in control? You are, proper? I don’t forget not too long ago, I received to introduce two of my today’s-day superheroes, it used to be Richard Branson and Stan Lee. No longer Stanley, but Stan Lee? Who’s Stan Lee? Male: marvel Jim: Yeah. The co-creator of Spider-Man, and X-men and Avengers and exceptional 4.And we’ll dinner, I keep in mind asking Stan, I was once like, "I ought to know. You’ve created all these wonderful superheroes, who’s your favorite?" And he appears at me and not using a blink, he is like, "Iron Man." i’m like, "that’s splendid." and then he is like, "Jim, who’s your favorite superhero?" And he had this Spider-Man tie, so I was once like, "Spider-Man." And with no pause, he says, "With quality vigor comes…" members: satisfactory responsibility. Jim: and the way do everyone knows that, correct? It is like in our DNA, correct? So we’re happening this superheroes ride together right here at A-Fest, and i am fascinated with it. I am like, "Man, I grew up with these challenges, and i have, , dyslexia and that i flip matters around in my mind, and a part of my issues developing up." and i flipped it in my intellect I was once like, "you know, with quality vigor comes best responsibility. When you’re able of energy, you’ve got exceptional responsibility to wield that vigor well." And the opposite can be proper, with excellent responsibility comes pleasant power, right? While you take responsibility for whatever, you will have great vigour to what? To vary matters, to transforms matters, to make things higher.And quite a lot of instances…How many entrepreneurs are in the room? Lift your hand. Wow, 80% of the room. Numerous occasions, headquartered on your values, entrepreneurs worth things like freedom. They wanna be ready to do what they want, when they want, at any time when they want, anyplace they want. Carry your hand if that is you? And sometimes it is tough, commonly as entrepreneurs, to get yourself to do the matters that you must do. How many humans have additionally resonate with that, that you just procrastinate? Like, why would you set matters down…Why would you lengthen matters that are foremost, that will help you to arrive your ambitions and you surprise why that is? I would introduce to you, going back to state and process, that those two accessories, it’s most often 80% of it since most persons who procrastinate or they may be in a state of procrastination, that is the sensation, proper? Or they have got a poor process for executing factor, getting things executed.And you are like, "Jim, the place’s this recreation? Why am I standing the whole time?" Does your physiology influence your psychology? Yes or yes? Members: yes. Jim: sure. One of the crucial first-class methods of adjusting your state is with the aid of relocating your body, proper? Considering that as your body moves, your mind grooves. As your body moves, your brain groves. You create more neurogenesis, neuroplasticity. Clearly, you understand what supports it? Novelty. What helps you’re making extra of those connections is novelty and diet, identical to your body, correct? You wanna construct a physical muscle, you provide it what? You’re employed it out, you provide it undertaking, you provide it stimulus, novelty, and you then feed that muscle with vitamin. Equal thing along with your intellectual muscular tissues. And so what I wanna introduce you is ways of coming into these states after which strategies and the breakout that aid you to in particular construct these intellectual muscle groups. So you’ve gotten more mental force, similar to bodily, you wanna be more desirable, you wanna be faster, you wanna be more agile, you might be that mentally additionally. Better, extra agile, and extra focused also.So what we’re gonna do here is speaking about states, what are the best stage states? Male: Peace. Jim: Peace. Superb. What else? Members: . Jim: Love. What else? Contributors: . Jim: Gratitude. What else? Members: . Jim: pleasure, compassion. So what I wanna do, let’s select considered one of them. Don’t forget, we mentioned that in the case of learning matters and getting it into your apprehensive method, knowledge isn’t adequate because everyone knows what to do. Original feel, right? Everyone knows, for essentially the most section, what number of people be aware of what they will have to do to make matters higher however there is a indiscrepancy, however like, in terms of no longer getting matters achieved, proper? And so what i would prefer to offer you is this, is fashioned feel, it’s now not almost always customary observe, right? So how will we get aligned with this? So let’s talk about joy, in deciding upon extra joy within the room and for the duration of the entire event.How do you unfold pleasure? In the event you desired to spread joy correct now in this room, what would your method be? What’s one thing you would do? Male: Be joyful. Individuals: . Jim: Be cheerful. What else? Individuals: . Jim: okay. Massage someone. What else? Participants: . Jim: Hugs, hugs, excellent. Kisses, correct? Excessive fives, proper? Good. So what i want you to do now could be i would like surprise girl to be in cost, k? Wonderer lady, carry your hand marvel girl.Contributors: Woo-hoo. Jim: you’re the CEO of the staff. You’re the CEO of the team and what we’re gonna do is, you are gonna inform and you delegate to Superman and Batman learn how to unfold pleasure across the room they usually’re gonna do it for 30 seconds, all right? We’re gonna put a countdown timer on right here. In a position, go. Know-how combined with emotion becomes a protracted-time period memory, correct? The state that you simply be taught anything and the mood and the feelings that you simply be trained anything in, gets connected to what you wanna be taught. Also, it can be gonna motivate you to use it more usually, in the event you study, seeing that here’s the thing, studying just isn’t a spectator sport. Learning shouldn’t be a spectator sport. I am gonna offer you six keys to learn something faster. That you can write these down.I need you to take into account, BE speedy. BE speedy, six keys to be trained any field or talent faster. Now i would like you to think about, in case you could gain knowledge of any subject or skill rapid, what would it be? Outside of studying methods to be taught in view that that is kind of the that’s….After finding out how to gain knowledge of, what field? What are you interested by? Members: . Jim: Say it out loud. Contributors: Languages. Jim: Languages. Very good. What else? Female: pc Science. Jim: computer Science. Good. What else? Participants: . Jim: good. I imply, so whether it is martial arts or it’s Mandarin, whether or not it is track or advertising, there subjects that we’re eager about, correct? And we live on this proficient economic system and we wanna be trained about matters because talents isn’t most effective power, competencies is profit, correct? And so how do you access these things? So i would like you to take into account, BE quick.And just six rapid guidelines on how to desensitize you, now, each single such a matters, you’re gonna have an understanding of considering the fact that you are studied and me as your superbrain train, if you are going to, I wanna be a private coach to your mind, to your intellect. I wanna make it rapid, sharper. And no longer the whole lot i am gonna say is gonna be anything that’s company new, but when I is also say it an additional method and also you manage your state, for the reason that going back to Stan, once I mentioned accountability, you realize, with satisfactory accountability comes fine vigor, the predominant thing to be liable for is the way you believe.Does that make feel? And who controls how you suppose? How many individuals are feeling beautiful excellent right now? Female: Yeah. Jim: Yeah. And detect that these form of matters is, you already know why? Metaphorically, I look at you extra like, a thermostat than a thermometer. Is there a difference between a thermometer and thermostat? Feminine: yes. Jim: yes or yes? Participants: yes. Jim: A thermometer does what? What does the thermometer do? What’s the operate? Individuals: Takes the temperature. Jim: Yeah, it takes the temp It displays and it reacts to the atmosphere, is that true? It just reacts to the environment. And we’re in many instances, you recognize, we’re thermometers, we react to the weather, if we’re sincere, the financial system to politics, we react to how people deal with us generally, but is there a gap between how anything, anybody stimulates us and how we reply? Do we now have option? Yes or sure? Members: sure. Jim: The change between a thermometer and thermostat though is a thermometer reacts the environment.What’s does the thermostat do though? Female: sets the temperature. Participants: . Jim: Yeah. It regulates, right? It helps manage. It sets a usual or a vision or a purpose. And then what happens to the environment? It raises to be capable to do this. Is there a difference? Sure or yes? Individuals: sure. Jim: And so that’s where we’re going again to responsibility when we’re talking about being dependable, the potential to be capable to reply is the way you suppose about things, and likewise the way you center of attention on things. So the B in BE fast stands for perception, on account that in the event you think which you could or feel you can not, both approach, what? Male: you’re proper. Jim: you’re proper. Who stated that? Male: Henry Ford. Jim: Henry Ford said that, proper? "in the event you feel you could or believe you can’t, either manner, you’re right." Let me show you the perception is, arise real speedy. Get up. You’re like, "Oh, you’re a kind of academics." i’m telling you. It is for your physique. You may have so much intelligence in your body right now, i’m going to prove it to you.Soar up down a bit of bit and make just a little house for the character next to you if that you could. So for those who went like this, you’re ideally not gonna take any one’s eye out or whatever like that. K. Now, stop. Stop bouncing. I really like the vigor although. Discover where your toes are, I need to maintain your ft stationary the complete time. And what i would like you to do is, together with your correct hand, simply factor ahead with your right hand.Your different right hand, sir, sorry. I know. All proper. Ahead along with your right hand, and what i want you to do is with out relocating your ft, simply turn to your proper clockwise, as far as you might go and notice where you’re pointing, as you’re taking your neighbor’s eye out. Become aware of how far that you may go, discover where you are pointing. These specified spot, come back center, now put your fingers down.Now i’m gonna take you by way of a quite rapid visualization activity. So take a deep breath, exhale and shut your eyes. Put your hands via your aspect, out of your pockets through your facet and breathe commonly. And together with your eyes closed, we’re gonna play a recreation. I would like you simply to assume, simply assume that you’re elevating your arm again, but this time think you’re turning twice as far, two instances as some distance. Like you’re getting just right stretch, it can be excellent. Suppose that to your body. And if which you can assume it, just think that you’re imagining it, and however, carry your arm, point ahead and this time…No, no, with your eyes closed.Suppose, simply assume, simply think simply in your mind, see and think your self turning thrice as a ways. Simply consider it for your physique along with your palms by way of your facet. Simply think turning around thrice. And then a different time with a smile on your face pondering what does this have got to do with studying rapid, see and suppose your self turning 4 occasions around in your physique. See and feel your self turning 4 occasions round like your Gumby like are made from rubber. Excellent, high-quality stretch. All proper. Open your eyes. Now, elevate your arm again, point for together with your proper hand. Now, turn to your proper now, so far as you can now go. Wow. Raise your hand or make some noise if you happen to went additional the 2d time. Individuals: Woah. Jim: Have a seat. Have a seat. Now, some of you went additional, some of you went 25% further, some of you went 50% additional.Yes. Raise your hand in case you went additional a 2nd time. Now, here is the magic query, right? That, you understand i am gonna ask you even earlier than I ask it, were you bodily equipped of turning that far the primary time? Participants: sure. Jim: Like no one took a yoga type where my eyes have been closed, correct? You’re bodily competent of it, where was once the block or the difficulty if there was once one? The place was it? Individuals: In my intellect. Jim: on your mind, correct? On your minds. And you’re like, "Jim, I did not have a notion on how some distance I would flip." how many beliefs do you feel we’ve got? Participants: millions. Gazillion. Jim: millions and zillions of beliefs, correct? For the reason that this is what you wanna write down, all behavior is belief driven. All habits is perception what? Contributors: driven. Jim: a few of you went 25%, 50% extra with no something. Recall, the vision was speakme about how it’s no longer working hard but when you’re in a exact state of mind, you might just go extra and it’s effortless. How many people have experienced this state of flow before? That state of go with the flow the place you lose track of time, where your attention is correct there and you’re in the moment.And the level of assignment is quite matching your level of capabilities and you are stretching your self and you’re in that zone, correct? Like, that athletes speak about, that Steven Tyler talks about, in the upward push of Superman and stealing fireplace etc. What number of humans are familiar with Steve’s work? Incidentally, i’m just curious as context. K. So are you able to get into these states? One of the approaches is simply believing which you could when you consider that if you happen to believe that you can, or think you cannot, either way, you’re correct given that all behaviors notion-pushed.Some of you went 25%, 50% or extra. What if you happen to might go 25%, 50% extra in your corporation that effortless? What if you happen to could go 25%, 50% even more for your body or to your relationship? Did you’re employed tougher the second time, while you flip the second time? Sure or no? No. Given that it’s a state, right? So habits, so perception. Let me provide you with an example, i am gonna play this game with you, we’re gonna do this together, collectively. I would like some mic runners here, please. There’s a pair mic runners. How many persons right here, speakme about reminiscence, considering the fact that memory, forgetting is a state.In the case of learning, let me provide you with a distinction right here, plenty of people say, "Oh, i have a foul reminiscence." proper? They may be continuously like, "i’ve reminiscence or i have focal point or I do not have focus or i have creativity. I would not have creativity." i need you to scrap that. Creativity is just not something you’ve, it is some thing you do. Center of attention isn’t something you’ve got center of attention is some thing you do. Vigor shouldn’t be something you will have or would not have, it can be something you do. Memory is just not some thing you could have, it’s some thing you do. And what is the benefit of turning it right into a do as opposed to some thing you will have? What is the benefit? Contributors: you have a manage.Jim: you have got control over it. In view that you might put it into a approach, it becomes a technique, considering the fact that there’s a process for reading faster. There may be a procedure for remembering names. There is a procedure for having center of attention. And it can be a verb, no longer a noun, proper? And so the purpose right here when we’re speaking about this, and memory, for illustration, quite a few individuals consider…Here, let me shake this up a little bit. There is no such factor as a good or dangerous reminiscence. There is no such factor as a good or bad memory, there may be only a educated reminiscence and an untrained reminiscence.Does that make feel? Now, here’s the item, I grew up with these finding out challenges. I had all these difficulties all by means of university, all by way of basic, core tuition, junior excessive, high school, I had all these challenges. On the age of nine, I keep in mind a trainer looking at me considering I wasn’t either sensible sufficient to realise what she was once pronouncing or wasn’t paying awareness. She was once speaking to an additional grownup and he or she said, "that is the boy with a broken brain." I was like, a nine-years-historical, correct? And so these variety of identity disorders, these beliefs, does that make a change? Members: sure. Jim: sure, proper? And a variety of humans believe that they can’t do specified matters, they are able to simply certainly not do not forget names.So I would train them a strategy, but if the notion is not transformed, what occurs? Female: now not just right. Jim: it is not for the reason that it becomes self-enjoyable. I keep in mind going for walks a marathon and getting ready for it, I learn a chapter of one of the crucial books and it used to be on the psychology of running a marathon, proper? The intellectual part. And it stated this verbatim, word for word since i am a reminiscence proficient. It stated, "Your brain is like a supercomputer, and your self-speak is a program it’ll run. So for those who tell your self you’re no longer just right at remembering names, you will now not bear in mind the identify of the following person you meet since you programmed your supercomputer not to." is not that exciting? What I invariably tell persons is that this, you have to monitor your self-speak, screen your self-speak. When you go round tell people, "Oh, i’ve a horrible memory. I am not clever ample. I’m getting too historic." Fill in the clean. First of all, for those who battle on your boundaries, you get to hold them. Does that make feel? A lot of individuals are like, "Oh, i am so forgetful.I’m so busy." Which that whole industry relatively bothers me. Like, the place men and women, "So, yeah. How are you doing? I am simply so crazy. So stress. So busy." It becomes like, a badge of honor that individuals wear always and then what do you begin reinforcing, being busy right? But here, going back to this, your self-talk is the program with the intention to run so you can keep in mind, proper? And stand protect your intellect because your intellect is consistently eavesdropping in your self-talk. Your intellect is consistently eavesdropping to your self-speak.And so going again to this, I wanna play this little sport considering that what number of people here…Your memory isn’t rather as excellent as it was? Carry your hand, truthfully. Now what number of individuals right here…Let’s take numbers. How many cellphone numbers did you employ to understand developing up? What number of mobile numbers? Shout it out. Contributors: . Jim: how many phone numbers whilst you were younger? Individuals: . Jim: All of them, proper? Most often. How many mobilephone numbers are you aware proper now? Members: . Jim: One, two, right? And so, how many individuals right here have a quantity you call always however, honestly, should you should not have your mobilephone on or with you or the battery is useless, you actually have no idea that quantity? You name it each day virtually or textual content it or anything. And so, the task right here is that this, the 2 supervillains that we’re speakme about, it is digital overload. An excessive amount of understanding, too little time. The quantity of knowledge is doubling at dizzying speed, however how we gain knowledge of it, how we recollect it, has that changed at all? If anything, there is been a decline.The quantity know-how is doubling like this and your finding out advantage in terms of your studying, memory flatline, that hole creates the stress that you simply feel on an ongoing groundwork, right? How do you seize up? How do you keep up? How do you get ahead? You realize, that pace, right, and that acceleration. The opposite factor that I pointed out supervillains, not simply digital overload since we’re talking about then the breakout, is digital distraction, digital distraction, right? What number of humans…I’ll tell you the worst addiction on the grounds that i am gonna speak about this later, the worst dependancy and you are gonna hate me for saying this, the primary hour of the day is touching your mobile.The worst factor you might do, absolutely the worst. How many humans are responsible of doing this though, correct? Given that you might have that dependancy to it. And i’m going to inform you this purpose why you do not wanna do it, i’ll offer you two reasons seeing that i do not wanna speak process an excessive amount of, i’m gonna talk about it extra the next day, is method. The intent why you do not do it is whilst you get up, speakme about brainwave states, we’re speakme about superhero states, your mind cycles by means of different brainwaves.Beta is when you’re most conscious, you are in beta most of you right now. Delta is when you are asleep. With a bit of luck, no one’s in delta proper now. Theta is correct above delta, that’s the state of creativity we pointed out. Like, when you’re in the bathe, proper? You are so at ease, nearly in and out of sleep, you understand, and then you are so ingenious, correct? You’re very encouraged. In between theta and beta, when you are most wide awake is these days called alpha. How many persons are aware of alpha states, right? It can be a state you go in whilst you meditate, states you go into while you do deep respiration, state you are additionally in whilst you watch tv. What number of humans have ever visible a person looking at tv, you are trying to talk to them but they are looking at their favourite show, their physical activities or whatever it is, or might be you are responsible of it too, and, honestly, that character will not be hearing you. You already know that? You’re talking to them but they’re so entrance, right? Tv programming, it can be programming them, they are in such trance, they are in an alpha state. And the alpha state is where your aware intellect is set aside and you are no longer filtering, expertise is coming.And alpha state is a pleasant state to be taught in although, satisfactory state to learn info, first-class state to be equipped to learn foreign languages also, fine states to learn information, like, giving displays and scripts, one of the most methods we work with actors, striking them into an alpha state so they’re on this comfortable state of consciousness the place the aware mind is set aside and knowledge is just flowing in. Like tv, and also you might control these states considering that you have the accountability when you gain knowledge of the procedures at the back of it. And so after we’re coming again to memory, wanna play this rapid sport, I really, provide you with a third villain. I used to be speakme about the first villain, supervillain, we’re speaking about superheroes, your superhero. The supervillains which might be removing out of your pleasure, your productivity, your peace of intellect, digital weigh down, digital distraction. I will add a third one I wasn’t gonna say, digital dementia.Digital dementia and this can be a actual scientific term right now. That is the inspiration that we’re outsourcing our brains to our wise devices, had been so reliant on our smartphones that our smartphones are making us stupid. Does that make sense? Participants: yes. Jim: I mean, it is handy. I do not wanna memorize 500 telephone numbers, right? Nobody needs to do this, but we now have misplaced the capability to memorize one. Like, if I offer you a seven digit quantity now, how difficult? Would it be you find that kind of complex to memorize like a phone number that you just used to do years in the past? Sure or sure? Members: yes. Jim: due to the fact that if I take my arm, I put right into a sling for six months, does it stay the equal?] contributors: No. Jim: Would even develop more desirable? It would what? Participants: . Jim: it would atrophy and develop weaker. Equal thing along with your intellectual muscles, if you are relying in your cellphone to preserve your schedules, your to do’s, so simple…I went out to dinner with 10 men and women recently, there used to be a 10 of us.And three humans on the finish pulled out their telephones to divide the verify, the bill by way of 10, right? And we have now lost that potential to be capable to do particular things. And so that’s what digital dementia is. I used to be speakme to Dr. Daniel Amen, author, change your mind, alternate your existence, correct? Raised $forty million on public broadcast. He used to be saying, "Yeah, digital dementia." Like, "I acquired some thing for you, Jim." he is like, "GPS, counting on GPS, a 3rd get together piece of science to let you know when and where to turn, whilst you on the whole comprehend that or not understand it, is certainly getting…Men and women don’t seem to be going to the doctors to get checked out after they would have memory lapses if they did not see that relying on GPS. Like, they didn’t have the GPS, they would have reminiscence lapses and we go get checked out, and we’re not getting that early detection on it simply since of that.So how do you keep your brain energetic? So wise gadgets would be incredibly handy however they can be crippling additionally. So it could be a balance, yes or yes? Individuals: yes. All proper, so we’ve misplaced the capability to memorize a quantity, but I wanna attempt to memorize a bunch of numbers together today. Let’s attempt to do it. Let’s attempt to reawaken that reminiscence and the whole lot I pointed out, everybody asks like, "Oh, you already know, i’ve one of these horrible reminiscence, are you able to toughen my memory?" When somebody says, "i would like a greater reminiscence. Are you able to aid me with my reminiscence?" For me, it can be equivalent as a memory educate, somebody pronouncing, "Oh, I just desire I was once better at sporting activities."correct? I wanna understand what sports specially so that i will be able to practice it.Considering the fact that there may be specific memory approaches for remembering names or languages or giving speeches with out notes or facts, figures, numbers. But let’s speak about numbers considering it might be a high-quality mental undertaking. Let’s go round and simply carry your hand and let’s supply a bunch quantity one number we create collectively as a bunch for anyone to take a look at to memorize.And notice, what i would like you to do is, I think some of the important things to be equipped to get excellent at is self-awareness. I eventually feel the knowledgeable will not be the character on stage. Who’s the informed? Individuals: i’m. Jim: you might be, correct? You’re the proficient on you. And what I think is, in terms of, I think self-coaching and self-abilities is fairly most of it. You recognize, and so I believe that you can be taught, i know which you could learn better by means of watching at yourself and seeing what works for you. Does that make feel? And so let’s examine how we go about remembering things now.Elevate your hand and simply let’s come up with…Let’s attempt to take into account a string of numbers, possibly 10 or 20 numbers. I’ll do the nice weekend, you could write them down and then…Let’s have a look at if we will memorize them collectively, correct? So raise your hand, let’s do two at a time. So as an alternative of claiming one, seven, to claim 17, after which simply two digit quantity.Feminine: Eighty-eight. Jim: Eighty-eight. So all people writes 88, proper? We at the game here? We’re gonna hold on going till we get to a threshold and we see if we can memorize these numbers. Yes. Female: Fifty 4. Jim: Fifty-four. I’m going to repeat it so you guys hear it additionally as good? Fifty-4. Female: Thirty five. Jim: Thirty 5. Excellent. Thirty-5. Female: Twenty-one. Jim: Twenty…I am sorry? Feminine: Twenty-one. Jim: Twenty-one. If we’re having difficulty coming up with numbers, I ought to take this in a completely extraordinary direction. Male: Ninety-9. Jim: What’s that? Male: Ninety-9. Jim: Ninety-9. Bingo. Ninety 9. Female: Thirty-seven. Jim: by the way, how many have we had so far? Single digits. Just supply me provide me 10. Does every person have? I wanna ensure we’re all on the identical page right here. All correct. Something over here? Male: Sixty-six. Female: Eleven. Jim: Eleven. Ok. Eleven. Male: Sixty-six. Jim: Sixty six. Eleven and 66. Male: Twenty-three. Jim: raise your hand, sir. Male: Twenty-three. Jim: Twenty-three. Quantity 23. Okay. Speedy. Feminine: 13. Jim: i am sorry. Feminine: thirteen. Jim: thirteen. Feminine: Seventy-seven. Jim: 13. Male: there is plenty of numbers.Jim: what number of? That is numerous numbers, proper? Female: Seventy-seven. Jim: maintain on. Maintain on one 2d. So it can be thirteen, let’s count 13 after that also as well. What’s that? Female: Seventy-seven. Jim: Seventy-seven. What number of numbers is that, by the way? Contributors: Twenty. Jim: Twenty? We’re doing beautiful just right. How many do you recollect to this point do you believe? Let’s do a number of more. Let’s do a couple of more for the heck of it. Go forward. Feminine: Thirty-nine. Jim: i’m sorry. Female: Thirty-nine. Jim: Thirty-eight or 39? Individuals: . Jim: Let’s go together with 39, 39. And earlier than that was seventy seven, is that genuine? Participants: sure. Jim: excellent. We’re on the same page. Thirty-nine. Let’s do a couple extra. Yeah, right here. Male: Forty-two. Jim: Forty-two. Just right, forty two. Let’s do, like, three more. Male: Zero 6. Jim: Zero 6. Zero 6. Bought two extra fast. Female: thirteen. Jim: 13. Did we do thirteen already? Contributors: yes. Jim: that is k. Let’s do it again. Let’s do it again. 13 is pleasant. After which last one. Female: Forty-two. Male: Sixty-seven.Jim: Forty two. Again, 42, very inventive. Ok. Now, i would like you to do this, close your eyes and simply write down as many as you bear in mind proper now. The final one is 42, right? I mean, do not shut your eyes. Shut your paper, after which just write down as many as you take into account. Male: so as? Jim: in order. Yes. Without doubt so as. It’s the only method it sort of works.Members: . Jim: All correct. Let me attempt to do it, ok? Let me attempt to do it with you, and also you guys could check, proper? And i will look right here so you recognize nothing is being broadcast here. All right. I’m going to do the only digits, correct? I need some power right here. Members: Woo-hoo. Jim: k. Eight, eight, five, four…How are we doing to this point? Contributors: Woo-hoo. Jim: Three, 5, two, one….Sure? Nine, nine, one, one, six, six, two, three, one, three, seven, seven…How am I doing? Participants: Woo-hoo. Jim: good. Three, 9, 4, two, zero, six, is that just right so far? Individuals: Woo-hoo. Jim: One, three, four, two. Individuals: Woo-hoo. Jim: Now, i don’t do that to galvanize you, I do that more to precise to what’s feasible.Due to the fact that, like, this recreation that we did when we grew to become like this, let me provide you with, an instance. What did Roger Bannister do in 1954? Contributors: four-minute mile. Jim: The 4-minute mile. For the duration of human history, nobody could run a mile not up to four minutes. Why? Individuals: They failed to believe. Jim: They didn’t consider that they could. Correctly, what used to be the notion back then? Contributors: It was once not possible. Jim: It was once not possible. You could possibly die. The human heart was no longer capable of running a sub-4-minute mile, it could explode for your chest. Now, that used to be the notion. Would that maintain you from strolling a four-minute mile? Like, i am a runner, that will hold me from strolling, interval, proper? And so, it’s fascinating how he simply was capable to do it, is he simply visualized himself crossing the finish line and seeing it says three:fifty nine.Due to the fact that he is aware of what you recognize as superheroes, and he is doing these concept experiments that success is an inside-out game, proper? That so as to take the invisible and make it visible just like a thermostat, correct, you visualize matters right here and then you’re making it out here, he knew what needed to occur right here first, when you consider that all behaviors belief pushed. Now, that wasn’t the fascinating thing to me, identical to when you did the turning activity, that’s what he did, okay, equivalent. The fascinating thing is what happened next couple years. No one would do it for hundreds of thousands of years, one individual does it.What happens? Individuals: all people does it. Jim: Yeah. Dozens of persons started breaking the four-minute a mile. Now, in that yr was our massive developments in shoe science and diet and training methodology? No. What was the alternate? Members: . Jim: a metamorphosis in belief. Like, I bear in mind after I was youngster, I was at a restaurant and we had a waiter go round and take each person’s order, 20 individuals, busy night. Midway by means of, he was once taking my order, i spotted anything funny, he wasn’t writing it down.Have you ever had a waiter or waitress like that? And that i was like, "there is simply no manner." I was very skeptical experience of baggage and be, that is gonna be a disaster. However when he got here back, he got each single factor perfect. The salad dressings, the drinks, how we desired the meal cooked, I mean, the muffins, everything ultimate. Now, is that a standout skill or is that a standout skill? Yes or sure? Participants: sure. Jim: yes. He was like my Roger Bannister. He did anything I not ever inspiration used to be viable and spread out possibility inside my mind.Perceive limits, right? You do not know how a long way you might flip, identical to we talked about…What Vishen was speakme about. And similar to with this, I do this demonstration not to impress you, to precise upon you what is relatively feasible. I grew up with finding out challenges, you recognize, with difficulties. How about this? How many individuals wanna see me memorize this backwards? Recollect it backwards? Individuals: Woo-hoo. Jim: Yeah. That is a lot vigour i’m getting right here. Let me try to get most of this list backwards, all right? No . Surely, let me try this, two, 4…Are we good? I wish to ensure we’re in the correct thing. Three, one, six, zero, two, 4, is that good? Individuals: yes.Jim: nine, three, seven, seven, three, one, three, two, six, six, one, one, nine, nine, one, two, how are we doing? Individuals: . Jim: 5, three, 4, 5, eight, eight. So what if you would get in these type of states and have techniques to be ready to do the things that you want? How rather more productive might you be as a teach, as an knowledgeable, as a speaker, as an entrepreneur, as a father or mother, as a scholar by having these kinds of techniques? What particularly upset me is after I struggled my whole existence with like, my whole childhood life unless I was 18 the place I hit a wall.I actually…When I grew to become a freshman in institution, I was once fortunate to get into, I used to be like, "I wanna make a fresh ." and i used to be like, "i am gonna exhibit my household, I wanna make them proud. I wanna show the sector myself that I was once good adequate and intelligent. I would particularly do this." So I labored relatively difficult and that i did worse. And that i used to be in a position to quit university and i was once living in the library, I wasn’t eating, I wasn’t, you recognize, slumbering, I wasn’t doing anything that was good for me. Nothing in wild match. All the things I must be doing to be, you understand, to construct my superhero force, after which passing out in the library late night.And that i fell down a flight of stairs. I hit my head once more and i woke up in the sanatorium two days later. And at this point, I weighed about 117 kilos. I used to be wasted away. Like, I notion I died and possibly a part of me wished that I had and also, after I bought out, I was once like, "There needs to be something higher for me right here." Like, "What do I do?" And the nurse got here in at that specified moment and introduced a mug of tea. And on the tea was a photo of a genius, a real genius. The opposite of what I felt I was on the time. It was Albert Einstein. And it stated this quote that you’ve all heard in some new release, "The same stage of considering that’s created the situation is not going to remedy the problem. The identical stage of pondering is created the crisis won’t solve the quandary." I used to be thinking, "What’s my crisis? I am a fairly slow learner. How do I suppose in a different way? Probably i will be trained the best way to gain knowledge of." right. And it used to be like, I picked up of direction bullet and looked at classes and so they’re all courses at university on what to be taught, math, history, science, Spanish, proper? All major topics however what to be taught? How many lessons have been on how one can be trained? No classes.I imply, where’s your type on creativity and predicament fixing and thinking, right? Where’s your lessons on studying rapid and having better focal point and awareness or making improvements to your reminiscence? I continually suggestion it will have to were within the fourth R in institution. They teach you three Rs, reading, writing and what? Arithmetic. What about remembering? What about bear in mind? What about retention? Seeing that Socrates says there’s no finding out without remembering. There’s no finding out with out remembering.So B is think, believe you could, consider you could. Now, the E, i’m gonna go via these really quick, is activity, pastime. And what I imply by using that is I mean physical pastime, on account that your mind, the main function of your mind is to control your movement. As your body moves, your brain grooves. Rise up actual rapid. Rise up. Quick, rapid, speedy. Watch this. I need you to try this. I want you to take your right elbow and just put it your left ear. Left what? Knee. Just right. And then your left elbow to your proper knee and vice-versa. Or for those who cannot reach that some distance, just faucet. These are go laterals, right? I need you to do that, take your left hand, and simply massage your right ear lobe. After which your right hand and massage your left ear lobe. And squat down, inhale, exhale, come up. Go down, inhale. Exhale, come up. One more time, inhale, exhale, come up.Shake out your body. All right. Have a seat. They name that super brain Yoga, correct? How many folks are acquainted with education of kinesiology, mind health club, tremendous brain Yoga? So as your physique strikes, your mind grooves, that’s pastime. So if you want to trade your state, exercise and movement is key. I’m gonna go by way of the relaxation rather quick. The F-A-S-T, in the event you wanna gain knowledge of any area or skill faster, the F is to overlook, disregard. And what do I imply with the aid of that? Numerous humans do not be taught faster considering that they consider like, they realize it already.I am going back to chronological age, it can be now not chronological age, it can be really the age of your intellect and your heart. Quite a few humans do not gain knowledge of considering they have not emptied their cup. Does that make experience? That you just hear all these cliches but there is reality in each cliche, that your intellect is like a parachute, it only works when it is what? It is open. So this is newbie’s intellect, right? So that you wanna fail to remember about some thing else than what you’re studying here temporarily. The A in speedy, that is the curiosity stage, right? The A in quick is for lively, active. And the purpose why i have you stand up and shout out and do all these things, will not be for me, trust me, i love, i know the solutions to the most of the questions and everything, is the lively section is finding out shouldn’t be a spectator sport.Learning will not be a spectator recreation. The human brain and the intellect does not study ingesting know-how, it learns by means of creating it. Your intellect would not study situated on consumption, it learns via production or co-construction within the state. Does that make feel? So that you need to be lively, you are taking notes, you ask questions, you do it, you participate in it. How many folks believe what you put in is what you get out? Right. So you are energetic. The S in quick stands for state. So this is emphasizing the state that each one finding out is state elegant. All studying is state stylish. I by no means wanna learn in a bored state, correct? Most people, like, when they learn, they’re in a bored state. What number of people, you learn a web page in a ebook, get to the top and just omit what you just read? And you return and you re-read it, and you still do not know what you simply read. For the reason that you are in that bored state. How many humans use studying as a sedative? Like, you’ve this token book that is been inside your bed for an embarrassingly long period of time, but when your state that you have associated to this recreation referred to as studying is falling asleep or a nil, anything occasions zero is what? Is zero.And persons marvel why they do not take into account what they read. So manipulate your state. In the end, the T in fast and BE speedy stands for teach, coach. I advise that in the course of this complete gathering and beyond, you gain knowledge of with the intention of educating it to somebody else. Does that make feel? In case you had to instruct this to a person whilst you got back dwelling, your workforce, your household, your pals, would you study it in a different way? Sure or sure? Members: sure. Jim: Would your focus be higher? Yes or yes? Would you ask higher questions? Would you are taking higher notes? Right. So you learn with the intention of educating to anyone else, all correct? So B stands for what? Rapid, BE speedy. B stands for suppose, feel that you could, feel you can’t, you are correct. The E stands for what? Exercise, as your physique strikes your brain grooves.The F stands for what? Participants: . Jim: fail to remember. Beginner’s intellect, your mind is sort of a parachute, it most effective works when it can be open. The A stands for what? Individuals: energetic. Jim: lively. Is studying will not be a spectator activity. The S stands for what? Individuals: State. Jim: State. All learning is state stylish. Sooner or later, T is what? Individuals: coach. Jim: train. Given that whilst you instruct anything, you get to study it twice. Let me close with this, this is how i use this as soon as. And so I consider children, going back to childhood, this is you’re the quickest inexperienced persons, right? And also you might access that at any time since you’ve got an interior what? Participants: youngster.Jim: youngster. You do have an interior child. What number of folks feel that they have an inner baby? A little one inside there that may be a genius, that can be taught, that perhaps wants to hear some phrases from you every so typically, correct? And so a few years ago, i’m going to close with this, a couple of years ago, on account that I don’t forget anybody’s name, it result in industry that…What number of men and women feel remembering names is main? On the grounds that in case you forget anybody’s name, what is the communication you are sending them? That they are not what? Important.How are you gonna exhibit an individual you handle their business, their future, their finances, their well being, in the event you do not care adequate to take into account them, correct? And so I don’t forget any individual’s title, it result in this industry for 20th Century Fox, it was for the chairman and that i was coaching him and his executive workforce on a Friday. And i go there, and considering I was in state seeing that I saw this "Avatar," like, memorabilia, and that i noticed this movie poster with "star Wars," I was like a kid, proper? So I gave my fine training ever. And afterwards, they quite felt it. He was once like, gave me a tour of the entire location and everything and that i noticed this movie poster of "Wolverine," this for me is colossal deal, "Wolverine" is popping out, I was once like, "Wow, I can’t wait for that film to come out." And he picks up…The chairman picks up the mobile and 5 minutes later, i’m in the Fox Studios with 3D glasses watching Hugh Jackman combating all these super ninjas, proper? And i am in my bliss on a Friday.Afterwards, he involves me says, "Jim, how is the movie?" I used to be like, "it’s satisfactory. Thank you a lot." I tell him my story, how I grew up with studying disabilities. I taught myself learn how to learn with the aid of studying comedian books, my favorite comedian e-book had been the "X-guys," "Wolverine," and the "X-men." And no longer due to the fact they were strongest, is on account that they didn’t fit in. Considering that I felt like, I didn’t slot in developing up as a kid. Does that make feel with this disability and the boy with the damaged mind? And the highlight of the comedian books for me was once when I read that the institution for the talented, for the superheroes, was once in, for X-men, was once in Westchester, the big apple, and that’s a suburb of New York city, and that is the place I grew up. So once I was nine years historical, I used to ride my bicycle throughout the local trying to find this college given that I desired to run away.I wanted to search out my superpower. Anything that I used to be excellent at and i wanna to find my super pals because when you’re the boy with the broken mind, you don’t connect with quite a lot of folks seeing that you don’t think like you’ve rather a lot to present, proper? So I used to do this. I’m telling him the story, the chairman, he is like, "Jim, i do know that you simply like superheroes. Do you wanna go to comedian Con?" Now, what number of of you might be accustomed to comedian Con? Proper. Tens of 1000’s of people have become collectively in San Diego, dress up like, , superheroes.I am like, "When is it?" He stated, "in these days, Friday, Saturday, Sunday." Now, discover my intellect. I’m going from a 9-year-historical to a 99-yr-old seeing that i’m like, "i’m in LA. How i am I gonna get to San Diego on a Friday, right? There’s gonna be lines and be site visitors, I’ve nothing wear, I’ve all these meetings in LA. And detect, like, the critic that comes in, right? When you consider that generally you must get out of our possess means. And mentally, I just grew to become an ancient character in my intellect. After which he used to be like, "Jim, do you wanna go? I go the following day." And he was once likeOh, I used to be like, "Oh you’re going day after today? I am gonna go together with you." So he picks me up Saturday morning and alternatively of driving down there, we get on his aircraft, and i swear to you, on that aircraft, the whole cast "X-men".And they had been gonna surprise comic Con, proper? With their presence for the brand new film that’s popping out. And i spend the complete…Like, i’m going on there and that i see Wolverine and Patricks, like, you know, Professor X. I’ve noticeable between Jennifer Lawrence and Halle Berry going to comedian Con, proper? And we spend the complete day effective, we come back, here’s the lesson, we come again and chairman was like, "How was once it? I was like, "The first-class day ever. Thank you a lot." he’s like, "you recognize, i’ve something else for you." i’m like, "I do not want something else. What can i do for you?" He was once like, "They quite adored you.How would you like to head to Montreal?" They were filming the final 30 days within the new movie. I am like, "Oh, wow. I on no account been on film, sir. I would really like to loss of life. But what can i do for you?" And he says, "Jim, simply do what you probably did with us. Just share, coach them tips on how to velocity read scripts, memorize their lines rapid, be reward and fascinated by set." and i was once like, "I would entirely do that." Sunday morning, we’re on what they known as the X-Jet, and we’ll Montreal. And i’m brain training these mighty contributors that inspired me, like, growing up, proper? And i acquired to look, like, onset, that was sincerely taking place at the school, and i received to see my real life heroes come to life in front of me as a nine-yr-historic boy. Now, when I bought residence, there was once a bundle ready for my open up. I have no idea if you happen to could put this final slide on, please? I opened it up and there is this photo on the monitor, there is a photograph of me and the entire solid of X-men.And even higher than Halle Berry and Jennifer Lawrence, the whole lot that is on there used to be the notice from the chairman. It said this, "Jim, thank you a lot for sharing your superpowers with all of us. I know you’ve been looking on your superhero school due to the fact you had been a kid, here’s your type picture." The lesson that…Each person will get one-of-a-kind lessons out of this. For me, is me being in that childhood inclined state that allowed something like that to happen. And what i might go away for you is this homework, is it ok, if I give you some homework? Is that this film was once referred to as "Days of Future past," it takes position one day and there is Armageddon. I mean, it is probably the most dreaded future you would ever imagine. And Professor X sends Wolverine, on account that Wolverine has cure potential along with his mind, sends them again in time as, like, the communicator to speak to his younger self. So Professor X sends Wolverine again in time to speak to the more youthful version of Professor X, to tell them something in order that method the future gets converted.Does that make experience? So my question for you is this, in the event you might return to that little one inside you, that more youthful self, and right now tell them something that they have got to hear, what would that be? If you would return and pass on a message to your more youthful self, what wouldn’t it be? And when you were to head at some point, 1 yr, 2 years, 5 years, 10 years, ahead someday, I believe you’ve gotten knowledge inside you. I consider you’ve gotten greatness inside you and genius that you’re now not even tapped in these states. For those who were to venture 10 years forward of time and seem again on this present day right now, what’s your present self have got to hear from your future self? I’ve a quote that I get quote on more than something else, it talks about an egg and stress. That your egg is like your existence, that if an egg is damaged by an outside force, lifestyles ends, but when it can be broken via an within force, existence starts offevolved and all first-rate matters commenced on the inside.Thanks very much. .

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