1. Change can occur only when the brain is in the mood
Needs attention and engaged then the brain switches turn on
2. Change strengthens connection between neurons engaged at the same time
Brain has a model and as we try it stores the good tries (example: Juggling)
3. Neurons that fire together wire together
Brain relates to past experiences
4. Initial changes are just temporary
Powerful experiences are saved by the brain; Things that are repeated and increased incrementally then it is stored permanently in the brain
5 Brain plasticity is a two-way street and we can either drive brain change positively or negatively
Habits are product of brain plasticity; we have to power to change our brain to be more malleable; but a malleable brain is also vulnerable. New plastic changes create new connections
6. Memory is crucial for learning
Brain compares it with model of previous outcomes (golf swing)
7. Motivation is a key factor in brain plasticity
Tips for optimal plasticity
Need to have heart in decent shape (cardiovascular shape)
Training should be incremental and just below the ability
Training got to be taxing and systematically improving
It should be interesting to engage the motivation circuits in your brain
