Dr. Rob On My Mind, February 8, 2010

The mystery of talent is that it is within each and every one of us. We harbor all of the necessary hardware and basic know how, and now we simply must connect the dots. That is the myelin around the neurons connecting the necessary mechanical parts to what makes it work. Daniel Coyle in the Talent Code shares great stories about the deep practice necessary to the amazing talents of the world. Deep practice is the building of the hardware of the brain. The neuro pathways are coated by a myelin sheath and our muscles only function based on those building blocks. Every single one of us has the ability to focus and practice. The sitting in front of the television is unlikely to build the neurons. Yet, there were times in my youth that I watched football or tennis on television and was motivated to go out and practice. Success comes from the doing and practice. Go slow and keep at it. The failures are part of the learning process. Focus on technique and focus on learning. The learning and the doing starts in the mind. Again, a simple thought that you can do and accomplish anything. Remember that success comes to those that keep at it and overcome the failures, that is the necessary part of learning.

The neuro pathways are built by the persistence of practice, and more and more myelin is laid down to accomplish exactly this. The master is born not overnight but over time and practice. We are all on the field of our dreams each and every day. Now, close thy eyes and visualize what you wish to be, then practice. Find a coach, a mentor and be the apprentice. For life is an apprenticeship and over time we build from the experiences that we practice each and every day. Practice hate and dislike in life and that will become your reality. Now practice love and positive connections and that will blossom and reality is born.

Well, easy to say and yes easy to do. You must simply get up and do the thing you wish to succeed at, and practice. Thoughts of failure will simply lead to that which you do no not seek, but you think about. Remember that a thought creates a thing. And a focused, determined practice, that is  slow and repetitive is the key. Always start with the basics, building the neuro pathways will lead to the next level of capabilities. It is all mental. And each and every one of us has the capability to do and be anything. For each of us is already perfect and we are building on that perfection. Now to think it, visualize it, do it, is to practice it.

Mom update: She has been doing great and on Friday had a seizure. The wonderful SAVES team came to the house in minutes and carefully transported her to Upstate Medical Center. There, the team of nurses and doctors along with all of the supporting staff guided her healing. She is now back home for continued care and love. Also my thanks to Dr David Lansberg for stopping at the house to check on Mom. It is the people that we are connected to and relationships with care and love that are the important parts of the journey. These bumps are all part of the journey of life and the care of the people make it a joy.

Love, Dr Rob