6As Book: Preview 00 – Introduction to Discovering Your Human Algorithm
Excerpt from The 6As by Zachary S. Brooks (Dr. Z) – Introduction and Learning
Introduction to the 6As
When do you feel the most fulfilled? When do you feel a sweet equilibrium of your mind and spirit while doing an activity? Which moments do you look back on with the fondest sensations? Which moments do you look forward to the most?
Everyone has their own answers.
I’ve asked myself these questions and for me I am the most fulfilled when I engaged in one of the 6As of life – Athletics, Adventure, Academics, Art, Advocacy, The Human Algorithm.
In the following pages, I’ll share my definitions of each A but let’s be clear.
Athletics is about movement, not being a professional athlete.
Adventure is about the process of discovery and not necessarily extreme adventure.
Academics is about reflection and learning, not about getting a degree.
Art is about creation, without a label.
Advocacy is about helping others without reward.
The Human Algorithm is about life processes on planet earth for the 21st century. It’s the hardest to define but the most essential. It is a byproduct of a combination of the other A’s but it is wholly its own mist-like entity.
Any wisdom in these pages is like finding a long-lost friend. Others have assessed the world and shared their wisdom before. I claim no special knowledge merely I seek to put an illuminating frame on human practices in order to live life with meaning and purpose.
About Dr. Z
Zachary S. Brooks, PhD, or as his students call him, Dr. Z is an author, speaker, and podcaster. In his book, The 6As: a practical philosophy for living life with meaning and purpose, Zachary shares his secrets to life success.
Dr. Brooks played soccer in college and in Europe and regularly competes in international competitions, travels the world and has learned four languages and his working on his fifth, finished his doctorate studying bilingual decision making at the University of Arizona, acted in Hollywood ( Zachary S. Brooks, PhD (Dr. Z)
