What We Focus On Grows: Fundamental Concepts for Creating the Life you Choose

What You Focus on Grows is the book to read if you want a primer on success and creating the life you Choose. It comes from decades of experience and research. It is based on and contains a bibliography of references for evidence-based neuro-science, as well as information on other resources that anyone can explore on the internet, including videos and articles. Although written with some college level language, explanations for terms are given in the text so that, regardless of grade level, the information can be understood. Throughout, you will find references to and examples of Growth Mindset. It is through embracing the process of learning through our best guesses and using the experience, the new learning, to try again differently, that we have our greatest success. Think of Edison and the 10,000 ways he learned that would not work to create the light bulb he envisioned. The book begins with our current beliefs and how that relates to what we are experiencing in our life. Next you will explore your values and why it is important to consciously include those in every aspect of life for more joy and success. This is a short book to help someone new to the wonders of neuroscience begin to understand the control we can have over many of our life experiences and feel empowered to make changes that can lead to greater success and a more joyful life. It is also for someone who already has some familiarity, wants to know more and find additional resources for practicing strategies that are evidence based. The last chapter is on Mindful Meditation, many of the benefits of practicing simple breathing and focusing exercises are presented in this chapter, as well as, online and print resources to assist in that practice. Use the practices included here, then go on to explore more resources to dive in deeper as you take advantage of this powerful tool that is free for everyone's use.