The Code of the Extraordinary Mind: 10 Unconventional Laws to Redefine Your Life and Succeed On Your Own Terms

by Vishen Lakhiani

EXTERNAL MODELS OF REALITY Thus far we’ve looked at internal models of reality, models that apply to how we perceive ourselves. But external models of reality are just as powerful in our lives. Your external models of reality are the beliefs you have about the world around you. Below are four of the most powerful new models I’ve decided to believe are true about the world. I came to accept these four models as I went through life. They replaced older, less evolved models and added immense value to my life. Read with an open mind. 1. We all possess human intuition. This model of reality replaced an earlier model that all “knowing” comes purely from hard facts and data. Today I strongly believe in intuition and use it in my daily life. It helps me make better decisions, know whom to hire, and even helps me with creative pursuits like writing this book. Remember how my phone sales career took off when I used intuition as part of my selling strategy? Human beings can function as logical beings and as intuitive beings. When we use both capabilities, we’re priming ourselves for extraordinary results. Science is finding that we operate on two levels. One is what we might call instinct, which runs below rational awareness. It’s connected with prehistoric brain areas and is lightning fast. The other is the rational side that evolved later, but on which we rely heavily in our lives today. In one study, scientists gave participants two decks of cards and told them they were going to ...

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