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When we\u2019re faced with a big problem or challenge, we\u2019re urged to use our heads to figure out a solution \u2013 even though feelings that emanate from outside the brain can provide additional & valuable insight and lead us to achieving far more informed decisions. As tapping into intelligence that transcends the brain proves to be a profoundly important skill in maneuvering & succeeding in life & leadership, this episode is intended to be a clinic for introducing you to methods of enhancing your own personal intelligence in ways you may never have known existed. And it's based on the work of our guest, acclaimed science writer, Annie Murphy Paul, whose new book, \u201cThe Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside The Brain\u201d was just named by Amazon as one of the best books of 2021 so far. 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Studies even show that top performers don\u2019t really do it all in their heads; they achieve their superior results by integrating internal & external resources. What you\u2019re about to hear isn\u2019t a dry science class. Instead, it\u2019s a discussion with a marvelous conversationalist who explains how you can use sensations in your body to make more sound decisions, how moving your body in certain ways will help you think more intelligently, & why our brains & bodies are designed to perform optimally outdoors. When we intentionally cultivate the capacity to think outside the brain, a new world of possibility opens up \u2013 & we gain access to reserves of intuition, memory, attention & motivation that aren\u2019t available to the naked brain. Thinking outside the brain isn\u2019t a skill we\u2019ve intentionally been taught at school or work, but it\u2019s one that we all can acquire. 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