Our biological brains are masters of creative thinking. They detect patterns and create links between seemingly unrelated topics. However, they aren’t so good at storing large amounts of information.
Forte advances the idea that just as we can improve the physical capacities of our bodies with tools, we can also create tools to increase the storage capacity of our brains.
Essentially, we can build a second brain.
Since reading Atomic Habits by James Clear I’ve been obsessed with creating positive systems of habit in my life. He says “You do not rise to the level of your goals, but fall to the level of your systems.” So, while my goal might be to have a successful and satisfying life, that’s just too vague. It wouldn’t be acheivable on its own without an implementation plan.
Atomic Habits is clearly one of my favorite books from 2022, it’s not only a breeze to read but it inspired concrete improvements in my life.
If you’re on the self-improvement journey, little will help you more than understanding the psychology of habit-building and habit-disrupting. See what James Clear’s method can do for you.
Do you want to be healthy, happy, strong, and fit?
Personal fitness is a big part of all of those things. I’m no sports therapist or expert but I’ve been physically active in group sports and individually for at least half my life. Looking back, my best moments were those where I was using my body the most.