The Single Most Proven Way To Get Smarter And Happier
Eric Barker stashed this in Diabolical Plans For World Domination
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Wow! Amazing article Eric! I wish I had read this 10 years ago before I adopted a sedentary lifestyle for 10 years. Great stuff. Just tweeted it.
I too would like to consume all of http://bakadesuyo.com/ and then hop back in time 10 years.
I guess there's a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.
Wisdom comes from walking the path.
By the way, here's the teaser for those people who need extra incentive to click through:
Many of the fixes for our problems aren’t complex — something that’s clear in the things I recommend people do every day.
What’s a scientifically validated way to get smarter, happier, healthier and calmer?
Stop reading this right now and go for a walk.
It’s that simple.
Here’s why: http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2014/01/get-smarter/
okay, watch! i'm going to do just that: get up from my computer and go for a walk. thanks, adam and eric!
it was a lovely walk. :) i met a neighbor and my dog had a great time. when we got home he was so pumped he ran his old body around the house barking with joy!
The quote (based on research) that most stuck out to me was, "A 3 month exercise regimen increased bloodflow to the part of your brain focused on memory and learning by 30%."
And actually, that makes sense when you break it down.
Movement increases bloodflow to the brain.
Bloodflow to the brain increases brain functions.
10:22 AM Jan 17 2014