The Breathing Cheat Sheet Assume (unless otherwise stated) that each breath is to be through the nose and executed diaphragmatically. Some of the exercises mentioned stimulate the sympathetic nervous system (SNS), so we recommend being careful if you have high blood pressure, a weak heart, epilepsy, or reduced liver function. If you are uncertain, find …
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The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits
The Wim Hof Method: Activate Your Potential, Transcend Your Limits Author: Wim Hof Topics: Breathing, Cold Exposure All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. FOREWORD: An …
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Breathology: The Art of Conscious Breathing
Breathology: The Art of Conscious Breathing Author: Stig Åvall Severinsen Topics: Breathing, Yoga All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Preface 20,000-30,000 breaths per day. The …
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Athene’s Theory of Everything
Athene’s Theory of Everything Author: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbh5l0b2-0o&t=32s Topics: Neuroscience, Physics All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. God is in the Neurons Neuroplasticity. Creating specific stronger neuronal …
Humans: A Brief History of How we F*cked it All Up
Humans: A Brief History of How we F*cked it All Up Author: Tom Phillips Topics: Anthropology, History, Heuristics, Biases All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. …
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Pragmatic Thinking and Learning: Refactor Your Wetware
Pragmatic Thinking & Learning: Refactor Your Wetware Author: Andy Hunt Topics: Neuroscience, Learning, Mental Models, Systems Thinking All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Chapter 1: …
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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art
Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Author: James Nestor Topics: Breathing All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. One: The Worst Breathers in the …
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant Author: Eric Jorgenson, Naval Ravikant Topics: Lifestyle design, Psychology, Philosophy, Mental Models All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Tweets Seek …
Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder
Antifragile: Things That Gain From Disorder Author: Nassim Nicholas Taleb Topics: Economics, Systems Design, Mental Models All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always suggest reading from the original source. Contents II. The …
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Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That’s Lost Its Mind
Recapture the Rapture: Rethinking God, Sex, and Death in a World That’s Lost Its Mind Author: Jamie Wheal Topics: Lifestyle design, Neuroscience, Theology, Societal systems All information is attributed to the author. Except in the case where we may have misunderstood a concept and summarized incorrectly. These notes are only for reference and we always …