Have you ever said or heard anyone say, “I should have followed my first mind?” Have you ever second guessed yourself, only to discover later that your first thoughts were the best? With all the thoughts that go through our minds every minute, how do we select the best ones to follow? Although the fastest computers hold more data and process information faster than the human brain, the human brain processes data more efficiently. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/computers-vs-brains/ https://medium.com/thrive-global/the-human-brain-vs-computers-5880cb156541
There has been a lot talk about the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and whether we could end up living in a world controlled by computers and machines. While I believe this is a real danger, presently we still hold the edge. The question and challenge for us is, how can we maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of our mental computers?
If we discipline our minds and focus our thoughts, we can improve our data processing system so that we spend less time and energy second guessing ourselves and mindlessly spinning our wheels. Like we use our GPS navigational systems, we want our thoughts to find clear paths to our destinations, even if we decide to take the scenic route. Sometimes our indecision leads to constant rerouting which can lead to frustration and burnout. Sometimes we ‘bite off more than we can chew’, underestimating our time and ability which can cause our mind to overload. An overloaded mind can lead to a system crash, circuit overload, or a breakdown.
As we discipline our minds to recognize and control spinning thoughts, we can reduce the stress on our mental hard drives. Disciplined for success, we then set clear destinations, and program ourselves for the efficient and effective use of these great internal computers that we have. What amazing minds!