“Don't Hate Me, Hate that Code.”

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In the last blog post, I introduced you briefly to the thought process of creating future memories to build a stronger foundation for your “where”. In this blog post, we dig a little deeper into the brain and introduce hacking into the equation. Remember, the brain isn’t designed to make you happy or successful. It’s designed for safety. Your brain finds safety in your comfort zones and quite often, our comfort zones aren’t in lifestyles we desire but lifestyles we tolerate.

Let’s talk about the brain. There are 3 main parts to the brain in your skull. Listing them from oldest to youngest, you have: The Reptilian part of the brain that deals with instinct. The Limbic Brain is the part of the brain that deals with emotions, feelings, and motivation. Then last but certainly not the least, the newest kid on the block, The Neo Cortex. This part of the brain deals with logic and rational thinking.

As you begin to define your “where” by creating memories of your future, your brain will most likely start going all over the place. That’s ok, that’s completely normal. This reaction by your brain is specifically why I don’t include the “How” and “When” in this equation.

As soon as you begin to set and define your goals, and begin to work towards creating the memories of your future, your brain will immediately ask the question: but “how”?! “How” will I afford it? “How” will achieve it? “How” will I make time? “How”, “how”, “how”? Then, at some, it will wonder “when” if at possible will this “where” of mine will ever come to life. Again, rest assured, this is completely normal.

The key to the hack is knowing the brain and not just any brain, your brain. For now, we’ll stick with the brain in general. The brain is an amazing supercomputer ran, in general on very old software. That software consists of your life experiences until now, your surroundings, the influences in and around your life, and believe it or not, your DNA. Some things are absolutely hard-wired, those are the things that need to be hacked. Some things can be changed via repetition and routine changes. The latter may not necessarily need to be hacked however, overall, hacking works in both areas.

Let’s start with the oldest part of the brain, our friend, the Reptile Brain. I won’t dive deep into the neuroscience here but when we think Reptile Brain, think; fight, freeze, or flight. In terms of reaching your goals, think; actions towards the goal, analysis paralysis, and running away from things that are necessary for optimal success. Hacks here, include but aren’t limited to; being as realistic about your goals as possible. Illusions of grandeur will cause you to sike yourself out before you get started. Don't overthink it. Analysis paralysis is a phrase that describes a person who has to always make sure they're 100% prepared before they start on anything. Doubt and doubting yourself is normal. Also, being afraid to take the leap is normal. Remember, when your brain tells you to turn and run from your “where”, you'll be one step further from your goal.

The opening hacker quote, “Don't Hate Me, Hate that Code”, has an underlying implication and opportunity. In hating the code, one has the option to begin again and recode. With the right information, you can hack and rewrite your previous coding. In creating memories of your future, by fortifying your “where”, you put yourself in position to win big when you understand the mechanics of your brain. In the next blog, we’ll jump right into the next two parts of the brain, their mechanics, and hacking your “where”.

Until next week. I look forward to jumping back into the “Where” of things with you.

Chris Chaney

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, do more, and become more, you are a leader...”

- John Quincy Adams

2.28.22