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AFTERWORD

RETURN OF THE POSSIBLE

If you’re anything like the overwhelming majority of people in the world, when you started reading this book you were being governed—either consciously, unconsciously, or both—by a suite of limitations you’d either imposed on yourself or others had imposed on you.

Maybe you wanted to learn a new ability, but you were sure that you didn’t have the capacity to do it. Maybe you wanted to throw your hat in the ring for a big work promotion, but your inner voice kept telling you that you really didn’t have the competence for it. Maybe you were convinced that you were always going to leave the house without your phone, or you were never going to remember all the names of the people at your next social gathering, or you were forever going to be the boring guy reading his speech from a piece of paper. If this has ever described you in any way, now that you’ve come to the end of this book, I hope you’re ready to wave goodbye to that person.

Instead, let’s meet the new limitless you.

The limitless you has a limitless mindset. You no longer believe that there are all sorts of things you can’t be, or do. There might be all sorts of things you haven’t done yet, and there might be all sorts of things that you’ve had trouble doing in the past, but the limitless you knows your past doesn’t equal your future. The limitless you understands that your brain is a much more powerful tool than you might have previously imagined and that, by setting your mind to learning whatever you want to learn, you can conquer just about any skill.

The limitless you also has limitless motivation. In the past, maybe you could conceive of a more ambitious life, but you couldn’t actually get yourself to take action. Now, though, you know how to align your habits with your ambitions; you’re capable of making a commitment to lifelong learning and lifelong improvement and it’s as natural to you as getting dressed in the morning.

You also know how to fuel your brain with food and sleep and exercise so that you start your day in the best place, and you’re always ready to take on new and demanding challenges. And you know how to tap into the flow so that, once you start a task, you can dive into it completely. And, perhaps most significantly, the limitless you has unlocked the methods of learning how to learn. By discovering this, you have become exponentially more powerful than you were before. Beyond a few physical limitations, if you can learn it, you can do it. And the tools you now have at your disposal allow you to learn anything faster. When you couple that with the skills you’ve gained in unlimiting your focus, your memory, your thinking, and your reading, you’re in possession of the ultimate superhero toolkit.

A superhero is not just someone who has discovered and developed their superpowers. Every superhero must eventually return to their world and serve. They must bring with them the lessons and wisdom they won through their journey. They must not only integrate their powers into their lives, but they must learn to use their powers to help others. At the end of The Matrix, Neo has won the battle and broken free of limits. In his last phone call to the Matrix, Neo says: “I’m going to hang up this phone, and then I’m going to show these people what you don’t want them to see. I’m going to show them a world without you. A world without rules or controls, borders or boundaries. A world where anything is possible.” He’s returning to the ordinary world, but with a mission to help inspire others, to free their minds.

My hope for you is that you not only take what you’ve learned in this book and make your life better with it, but that you make the lives of those around you better, too. The formula is: Learn. Earn. Return. No hero’s journey is exclusively for the benefit of the hero. With your newfound knowledge, help those around you to learn better and faster and unlimit themselves.

In the film Lucy, an American student played by Scarlett Johansson develops superhuman powers after the full potential of her brain is unleashed. Professor Norman, played by Morgan Freeman, is a neurologist who helps Lucy cope with the startling changes taking place in her mind and body. When asked by Lucy what to do with her new gifts, Professor Norman replied in Morgan Freeman’s unique voice:

You know . . . If you think about the very nature of life—I mean, in the very beginning, the development of the first cell divided into two cells—the sole purpose of life has been to pass on what was learned.

There was no higher purpose. So if you’re asking me what to do with all this knowledge you’re accumulating, I say . . Pass it on.

So, now the question becomes this: What are you going to do with what you’ve learned? Solve a challenging problem at work so you and your colleagues have an impact on your industry, and maybe your world? Start a book club? Make a dent in that huge stack of periodicals on your coffee table, and then teach your children what you’ve just learned? Connect with people in more dynamic ways? Throw a brain-food dinner party? Sign up for the class that is going to open new doors for you? Or maybe sign up to teach a class yourself? Which would you choose?

That’s what a superhero would do. That’s what the limitless you can do.

Throughout this book, you’ve had the opportunity to take some of your new skills out for a spin. In the pages that follow, I’ve laid out a program to get you started. Now is the time to start to use all of what you’ve learned in concert. Start with one thing, but start somewhere. Anywhere. And when you do, I think you’re going to be stunned by what you uncover about yourself. The limitless you is the person you truly are and the person who, over time, will become things you can’t even conceive of now.

Know yourself. Trust yourself. Love yourself. Be yourself.

And remember, the life you live are the lessons you teach. Be limitless.

With love and learning,

Jim

1 0 - DAY KWIK START PLAN

Congratulations on making it to the end of this book. You are one of the few who completes the task at hand. I applaud you.

We’ve covered a lot in this book. My advice is to implement everything you learned.

If you’re not sure where to begin, then this 10-day plan is here to help you jump-start your limitless journey.

You can follow this plan I made for you, or you can handpick three top tips you’d like to integrate from each main section: Mindset, Motivation, and Methods. In this way you can focus on the areas where you feel you’re currently lacking and need more support. You can also download this 10-Day Kwik Start program in video format from www.LimitlessBook.com/resources.

Thank you for allowing me to be your brain coach through this book. I look forward to hearing about your progress.

DAY 1: LEARN FASTER

Put this acronym (FASTER) into action on day one:

Forget: The key to laser focus is to remove or forget that which distracts you.

There are three things you want to forget (at least temporarily).

  1. What you already know

  2. What’s not urgent

  3. Your limitations

Act: Traditional education has trained many people to think that learning is a passive experience. But learning is not a spectator sport. The human brain does not learn as much by consumption as it does by creation. Knowing that, I want you to ask yourself how you can become more active in your learning. Take notes. Do the exercises in this book.

State: Your state of being is a current snapshot of your emotions. It is highly influenced by your thoughts (psychology) and the physical condition of your body (physiology). Change your posture or the depth of your breathing. Consciously choose states of joy, fascination, and curiosity.

Teach: If you want to cut your learning curve dramatically, learn with the intention of teaching the information to someone else.

Enter: If it’s not on your calendar, there’s a good chance it’s not getting done.

Take out your calendar and enter blocks of time to invest in yourself, even if that’s only 10 or 15 minutes a day.

Review: You are better able to retain information by reviewing multiple spreadout sessions. Get in the habit of reflecting on your day and do a daily review of what you’ve learned.

For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 4.

DAY 2: KILL YOUR ANTS

Identify the voices in your head that are focusing on what you can’t do—those Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs). Start talking back to them.

Remember, too, to discount those pesky LIEs: Limiting Ideas Entertained. And consistently check in with your BS, Belief Systems. When you find yourself thinking, I always screw up this sort of thing, counter with, Just because I haven’t always been good at this in the past doesn’t mean that I can’t be great at it now. How can I learn this?

Don’t shrink what’s possible to fit your mind, expand your mind to fit what’s possible. For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 8.

DAY 3: QUESTION YOUR QUESTIONS

Reflect on the power of dominant questions. You likely have one question you’re subconsciously asking yourself throughout the day. Identify this question and think about how you can change it to change your behavior. Knowledge itself is not power, it only has that potential when you apply it. Start asking the questions that will help you get the empowering answers you need throughout the day. For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 4.

DAY 4: IMAGINE WHAT YOU WANT MOST

Take a moment to write down all the disadvantages you will have when you don’t apply what you learned in this book. For example, you could write, “I will have to keep studying hard and settle for the same mediocre results.” “I will continue to doubt myself.” “I won’t be able to show up at my best for my loved ones” or “I won’t get a good job.”

Now, write down the advantages you will have when you apply what you learned, such as: “I’ll be able to learn what I need to learn with confidence, get a great job I love, and make a lot of money so I can give back to the world.” “I will have more free time to exercise and get healthy, travel, and spend more time with my significant other.” Or something simple like, “I will finally have some free time to just get caught up and relax!”

Get specific. See it, feel it, believe in it, and then work daily for it. Visualize your celebratory champagne moment. For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 7.

DAY 5: CONSIDER YOUR PURPOSE

Purpose is about how you relate to other people. Purpose is what you’re here to share with the world. What is your why?

Think about who’s counting on you to be limitless. Is it your family? Your lover?

Your friends? Colleagues? Neighbors? Get specific about who you’re letting down by setting limits in your life. Now, think about how you can affect the lives of others when you show up 100 percent. You’ve found your purpose. For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 7.

DAY 6: START A NEW HEALTHY HABIT

Take small, simple steps to create one new healthy habit that will lead you to success.

Make it a part of your morning routine. You’ll never change your life until you decide to change something you do daily. Our daily decisions and habits have a huge impact on both our levels of happiness and success. If you’re persistent you can achieve it, if you’re consistent you can keep it. Little by little, a little can become a lot. Remember, every professional was once a beginner.

Pick one new habit you will start doing today. How can you break it down to small, simple steps that you can do consistently each day? For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 9.

DAY 7: GIVE YOUR BRAIN SOME ENERGY

Harness your energy to win each day. Eat one or more of these brain foods daily. Which one is your favorite, and why? Remember, what you eat matters, especially for your gray matter. Is what you’re eating energizing you or depleting you? Write down some creative recipes you can make using the brain foods below:

Avocados Green leafy vegetables

Blueberries Salmon

Broccoli Turmeric

Dark chocolate Walnuts

Eggs Water

For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 8.

DAY 8: OPTIMIZE YOUR STUDY

Studying isn’t just for people in school. We’re all lifelong learners. Set the optimal state to study and learn. Remove distractions. Use the HEAR (Halt, Empathy, Anticipate, Review) method to watch a TED video you’ve never seen before and practice your listening skills. For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 12.

DAY 9: ALWAYS REMEMBER MOM

Before you begin any task, always check with your MOM (motivation, observation, methods). Also, check in with your why. What is your motive for remembering that person’s name? What do you observe? Remember, most of your memory is not a retention issue; it’s an attention issue. Practice remembering the names of everyone you meet today by using the association technique. If you forget someone’s name, write down if it was your motivation, observation, or the method that led you to forget that name. Then try again with another person.

You can practice this skill even when you’re shopping at a grocery store or walking through the street or watching television, or anything. Assign names to strangers you see and test how many you can remember. For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 13.

DAY 10: EMBRACE THE POWER OF READING

Set a daily reading goal, even if it’s just for 10 minutes a day. There’s power to reading and these benefits compound over time. The key is consistency. Pick a book you’ve been wanting to read, set a timer for 10 minutes, put away the distractions, and practice reading with a visual pacer. Then schedule your reading time for each day; put it in your calendar as an appointment with yourself.

Leaders are readers. Reading is great exercise for your mind. Remember, you can download decades of experience by reading just one book. For more on this, reread the section in Chapter 14.

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