A common, everyday sound or gesture simply won’t cut it. It needs to be extreme—the more extreme the better, in fact—and the more unusual the better too. In essence, you want to use something that’s going to hit your brain in an unforgettable way and literally shock your senses. That’s what a great anchor does, and it’s absolutely crucial that you have one. But don’t waste any of your time trying to find one. A little over seven years ago, I stumbled upon the world’s greatest anchor, and I’m going to be handing it to you on a silver platter in this very chapter.

