“Not only is the brain the most powerful machine that exists, but it will literally give you everything you want if you know how to use it.” -Liam Naden
The human brain is much more than just a collection of neurons firing away at each other— it is also the one responsible for what we do and how we do it. The way we think and act is largely determined by our brains’ ability to process information in a way that allows us to identify patterns, make predictions based on those patterns, and then act accordingly. The fact that this happens is mind-blowing—but the fact that we can control our own minds is even more incredible!
In this episode, Ted sits with speaker, writer, teacher, and researcher Liam Naden. Liam has been researching how to improve quality of life—our decision-making, problem-solving,and generally how we live life. He discovered that the key to unlocking our full potential is in the proper understanding of how the brain works and how to use it the right way.
Listen in as Ted and Liam discuss how powerful the brain really is and how we can harness this power to manifest what we want in life. They also talk about the right and wrong ways of using the brain, the four parts of the brain and how each one functions, the truth about goal-setting, and how to move past the fear and towards thriving mode.
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Highlights:
- 01:28 It’s All in the Brain
- 04:12 The Wrong and Right Way to Use Your Brain
- 08:29 The 4 Parts of the Brain and Their Function
- 17:21 Fear Does Not Motivate
- 22:54 The Truth About Goal-Setting
- 28:44 Problems Cause Harm
- 32:05 The Way to Switch Your Brain Quickly
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The brain is so much more than a physical organ—it’s a thinking machine, and it can give you the power to achieve anything. But what does that mean? How do we get started using our brains? Hear it in this week’s episode with @TheModernMan8 and @LiamNaden. #TheModernMan #podcast #men #brainpower #neurological #fear #dopamine #subconscious #thrive
Quotes:
02:56 “The difference was not in the amount of information but in the amount of knowledge— When you understand your brain; when you learn how to use it the right way, you can literally get the results you want.” -Liam Naden
05:36 “Our brain is designed to make us survive and thrive. And the best way we can thrive is by being the best we can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.” -Liam Naden
07:09 “Not only is the brain the most powerful machine that exists, but it will literally give you everything you want if you know how to use it.” -Liam Naden
17:26 “There’s no right time to do anything other than when you feel as right.” -Liam Naden
18:13 “It’s not the fear that’s motivating, it’s getting past the fear.” -Liam Naden
19:48 “You don’t need to know when it’s going to happen. When it’s going to happen is when it’s supposed to happen and you don’t know when it’s supposed to happen, but it will be perfect for you.” -Liam Naden
25:01 “We are so much more than a goals list!” -Liam Naden
28:40 “The secret to success just might be surrender and being.” -Ted Phaeton
31:20 “[New life] doesn’t happen without the effort and it doesn’t happen without some help and coaching.” -Ted Phaeton
Meet Liam:
Through research into the brain, neuroscience, psychology, and human behavior – as well as his own personal transformation – Liam Naden has uncovered how your brain is biologically designed to bring you a happy and fulfilling life. Problems and stress are optional!
Liam’s own story is a rags to riches to rags to riches rollercoaster. After a successful life in business, he became homeless and penniless before rebuilding his life in a much better – and happier – way.
This caused him to search for the real cause of success and failure in life – and he discovered through research and testing that it has to do with the mechanics of the brain.