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Becoming an expert in something involves high levels of brain training
It may be difficult for the uninitiated to understand how a true classical music connoisseur can tell the difference between Beethoven and Mozart or recognize the differences between paintings by Monet and Cezanne. However, a new study has found that a person's ability to distinguish between these types of subtleties comes from extensive brain training.
Researchers from the Berlin Center for Advanced Neuroimaging took brain scans of a group of participants while they were trying to learn the differences between two sets of images. The scans showed that, rather than having high levels of activity in the visual centers of the brain, participants had more activity in decision-making areas of the brain.
This told the researchers that learning to differentiate between two similar objects is a function of intellectual interpretation rather than merely perception.
The findings support the teachings of Ilchi Lee, who says that human brain potential is nearly limitless and when the proper training is applied, the mind can achieve tremendous things. The results of the study suggest that through regular practice, it may be possible to reach continually higher levels of intellectual ability.
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Easy ways to keeping the mind sharp
Ilchi Lee believes that brain education is an important way to making sure that one's mind stays strong. One of the best ways to enhance cognitive abilities is through brain training techniques.
AARP.org recently suggested a few techniques that could help improve memory. The first step is to start creating "memory palaces." Placing things that one wants to remember in a memorable (or strange) location can make the item itself easier to recall.
For example, the news source suggests that a shopping list may be best remembered by imagining the items on the list in curious places. For instance, envision a dancing can of soup on the front step of a house. Imagine laundry detergent poured all over the foyer and toilet paper wrapped around the door.
Another way to keep a mind sharp is to practice "chunking." This consists of breaking down hard-to-remember numbers and phrases into different segments. If one is trying the random letters VOWSELBAR, try remembering the syllables VOW-SEL-BAR instead of individual letters.
The key is to never become complacent and hitting the so-called OK Plateau. Stay conscious of each task and try to consistently improve upon it.
