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My name's Kam Knight, and I'm a coach, International speaker, and author of a dozen books in the area of mental, physical, and emotional performance.
Thanks for hoping on, I've got some really great content to help you lead an even better life.
In this first guide, you're going to learn how to use your brain like ChatGPT.
Inside your mind...
There is a mechanism designed to seek answers anytime a question is asked
That’s right!
Anytime your brain hears a question - whether that question is asked by you or someone else - a process is triggered that’s begins searching for possible answers.
This mechanism is automatic, you don’t control it, it just happens.
And you really can’t stop it either.
Anytime a question is asked, the mechanism is triggered, and answers are sought.
What’s more…
It doesn’t matter how rational the question is
This mechanism simply begins thinking about possible answers and solutions.
And brings those answers and solutions into your awareness.
Don’t believe me?
Try it for yourself!
You might ask a question like:
Why is swimming so much fun?
The answers that come into your head may include:
In fact...
You can ask two opposing questions
And this mechanism will seek answers to both.
That is, you might ask yourself:
Why are kids so annoying?
And the mechanism of your brain will come up with answers like:
Now...
If you ask the opposite question
Why are kids so much fun?
The responses will be totally different.
They will be in line with the fun qualities of kids, like:
Whether you think kids are annoying or fun is irrelevant.
The answers your brain gives you will always be in line with the question you ask.
Since asking questions triggers your mind to search for answers...
This is a great way to use your mind like ChatGPT
You can ask questions that lead you in a better direction.
For example …
If you can't find your phone, you might ask:
- Where did I put my phone?
Or
- Where did I last see my phone?
Or if you’re stressed about an upcoming deadline, you can ask:
- How can I finish this assignment on time?
When you ask such questions
Just like ChatGPT, your brain gives you possible answers and solutions.
It happens automatically.
You don’t have to try or put in effort.
All you have to do is ask the question.
What’s more…
This can keep you out of unnecessary drama
Anytime something unexpected happens, the brain has a tendency to trigger intense fear and anxiety.
This not only limits your thinking, but makes the solution seem more difficult and out of reach.
So, you make things much harder than they need to be.
For example….
A client of mine recently left her purse in an Uber at the airport
As soon as she realized that, she went into a panic, thinking:
- I don’t have my ID
- I can’t get on the fight
- I will miss the flight
- I have to go to the DMV for another ID
- I have to cancel all my credit cards
- All my money is in there
As you can see, she was spiraling out of control
Then she stopped and asked herself:
- How can I make sure to catch this flight?
Suddenly, her panic eased and her brain began thinking of possible solutions.
Her thoughts shifted to:
- Although I don’t have my driver’s license
- I have enough time to pick up my passport
- Maybe I can have my husband drop of the passport
- Could my State ID get me on the flight
And then a thought surfaced
- What if I call Uber to contact the driver?
Which lead to another thought
- Maybe I can message the driver directly from the app?
She checked to see if she could, and she could, so she did.
Within 10 minutes, the driver circled back to drop off the purse.
Drama avoided!
Asking the right questions
Can keep your mind from spiraling out of control.
It can help you see solutions you’re too caught up from seeing.
Solutions that are obvious and staring you in the face.
What's even more...
Unlike ChatGPT, which only gives you answers
With your brain, you’ll often find yourself acting on the answer.
For example…
Another client of mine struggled getting up in the mornings.
He'd lay in bed for hours on end trying to call up the energy to get up.
He tried all the traditional tips, but nothing seemed to work.
When he wakes up now, he asks himself:
How can I get out of bed and jump into a hot shower?
Not only does his brain come up with answers, but he finds himself acting on the answer.
That’s because…
Asking "how" signals to your brain you want that outcome
And your brain will do its best to create that outcome.
If you’re nervous about an upcoming presentation, you might ask:
- How can I stay calm and relaxed?
Or
- How can I do an amazing job on this presentation?
You’ll find yourself naturally getting calm or doing an amazing job.
If you're nervous about an upcoming interview, ask yourself:
- How can I kill it on this interview and get the job?
These are a few examples, though there are many ways to prompt your mind.
The mistake most people make is they ask themselves "why"
- Why can't I do this
- Why isn't this working
- Why does this keep happening?
Or
- Why does nothing ever go my way?
Asking "why" reinforces the problem
If you remember, your brain doesn’t care what the question is.
It simply searches for answers and solutions and brings them into your head.
So, when you ask "why", you’re telling your brain you can't do things right and now want answers as to the reason.
This not only keeps you from seeing solutions, but reinforces the problem.
You essentially nail the coffin to your own grave
So…
Stop asking "WHY" and instead ask, “HOW”
- How can I give an excellent speech?
- How can I finish this assignment?
- How can I fund this project?
- How...
- How...
- How...
With that...
I hope you enjoyed this fun guide to prompt engineer your mind
It's meant to help you understand how your brain works like ChatGPT.
And to quickly use this feature to move yourself in a more positive directions in your life.
So, start practicing it today.
Think of areas in your life where you are stuck or struggling, and simply ask yourself how to get out.
If you're struggling with finances, you might ask:
- How can I make more money?
- How can I increase my income?
- How can I find a higher paying job?
With diet and exercise, questions might include:
- How can I eat better?
- How can I exercise more?
- How can I take better care of my health?
In relationships:
- How can I communicate more clearly?
- What does this person want from me right now?
- How can I get the outcome I'm seeking?
More or less, think about the outcome you'd like, and ask how you can have that outcome.
You'll be surprised at how simple the solution can be.
Keep an eye out for your next guide
"Build Skills & Habits in Your Sleep"
Which should be arriving tomorrow.
It's one of the easiest ways to start, stick with, and improve any skill or routine you're looking to build or develop.
Also...
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Where you can ask me your most pressing questions about improving your mental, physical, and emotional performance.
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So, I'd like to think I've learned somethings that you might find helpful
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