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This book was written to give you this information without creating dense, complicated scientific information. Along with easy-to-understand discussions about the brain, and its relevance to your life, I will provide you with a bevy of examples to help expedite your understanding and assist you in achieving your goals. The other day, I spoke with someone about their elderly father and finances. Completely frustrated, he said, “Well, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. You know how that goes.” To which I replied, “Well, it depends upon the tricks you teach your dog. Come on, it’s time. Let’s learn a new trick. You probably have a sense of what's not quite right in your life, what has been bothering you, or what you have been struggling to change. Perhaps you've been drawn to this book because of those nagging concerns, or maybe you made attempts to address them in the past without much success, or you are unsure of where to begin. Either way, it is important to recognize that none of what you are experiencing occurs without your brain. In that, one of the greatest ways to begin to make a change is to ask yourself a question and give credence to the first answer that arises, (no matter how ludicrous it might seem). This neuro-hack (a method to trick your mind) offers you insights into the patterns of your mind. This step alone helps you to learn about where your mind is going. Your brain registers these thoughts, no matter how arbitrary you might think they are, for a reason. Do not be dissuaded by thoughts that do not immediately make sense to you. If everything made sense to you upfront, you would have already successfully addressed your concerns. As you move through this material, keep an open mind to see matters differently than you ordinarily do. When drilling beneath the surface of your issue(s), you will find information and reactions that have not been easy to recognize. In part, this is why it is not unusual for someone to think their most pressing problem is one thing, only to find out it is something otherwise. So, whether you came to this book with preconceived notions or just had a spontaneous realization, embrace it. Your willingness to explore further sets you on the path toward uncovering your answers and solutions. If you know something is off in your life but are just not able to put your finger on what it is, I recommend simplifying the means to figure it out by sectioning your life within a pie chart. This visual will help you to organize your thoughts as it allows you to see where you are in your life and how much of your attention is being claimed by circumstances that you are interested in changing. When creating this pie chart. Think of your days, times, or efforts as standalone units within a given time. Decide whether this chart displays time spent within a day, week, or month (do what works best for you). For instance, how much time do you focus on work, think about issues with friends, exercise, spend time with family, etc.? Using a pie chart is easy as it quickly illustrates how you are spending your time, energy, thoughts, and emotions. It is so easy that you can draw it on a napkin during lunch. This is an exercise in keeping things simple while moving toward a goal. Making neural shifts is difficult enough without complicating things for no reason. Between first thoughts and a pie chart, you will find the thought material that is leading you to your experiences. You may have many thoughts and issues that you want to address, but the best way to begin life changes is to start by keeping everything simple. Choose one issue that you would like to focus upon. (You can always address other issues later.) Also, do not be afraid that you are missing something that will inhibit your changes. I promise you that if there is a more pressing issue, it will arise. It is the first responses to our initial questions that are most ready to be addressed and those we will most passionately pursue.