How to Train Your Brain to See What Others Don't

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September 8, 2013

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The mind is not a vessel to be filled, but a fire to be kindled.

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How to Train Your Brain to See What Others Don't

Remember the last time you had an 'aha' moment? The pleasure of a new and profound insight can leave us with that feeling of freshness and awe at witnessing something for the very first time. It is a deeply satisfying in itself and needs no external rewards. Cognitive psychologist, Gary Klein researches the science behind these epiphanies and shares his findings so that we can cultivate habits that make our mind fertile for such insights and realizations. "So do we have any control over these insights, and is there a way to train the brain to become more attuned to them? Insights may be unexpected, but we can actually teach ourselves to see connections that others may never notice," he says. This article shares five key things you should know about insight and how to invite it into your life. { read more }