Decriminalizing Mental Illness is Limitless: Invent – Think – Struggle

I have been reading another good book: Limitless Mind by Jo Boaler (2019). The gist of it is that when we struggle even fail, our brains grow! It is common sense; now it is science. Due to neuroplasticity when the brain must really think and overcome obstacles especially by collaborating, we form new neural pathways which connect and strengthen. You can be smarter than your given talents allow by taking on challenges and not fearing failure. Which by the way describes one of the four Cardinal Virtues of a New Wave leader – Courage. This is the bravery to accept what is a bit beyond you, a bit scary, because it is a good thing to do such as decriminalizing mental illness.

In her book Dr. Boaler makes six points around this science and in doing so helps describe the New Wave leader:

    1. Neuroplasticity changes everything (p 13) – Learning is not fixed. “… we are all on a growth journey (p13).” We maintain that this journey is one of becoming a MAGNUS—OVÉA New Wave leader. Your brain is a muscle which responds to working out.
    2. Love mistakes, struggle and failure (p. 47) – Learn that obstructions big and small are opportunities to get smarter! That doesn’t mean you should go looking for trouble; don’t worry it will find you. But know that you can get it behind you and be better for it.

  1. Changing your mind, changes your reality (p 77) – If you believe you can, you can. Developing a growth mindset improves our internal organs especially our brains when our perceptions of ourselves is right. Optimism and gratitude open doors.
  2. The connected brain optimizes multidimensional thinking (p 101) – This is another way of saying, seek a matrix solution to personal and communal improvement. At the other end of struggle lies success. Little is out of reach.
  3. Speed is out and flexibility is in (p 133) – You don’t need to think fast. Learning optimizes when we approach ideas, and life, with creativity and flexibility. Being pressured to do fast, think fast is stressful; undue stress is unproductive. Don’t do that.
  4. Collaborate limitlessly (p 165) – Collaborating geometrically multiplies work produced, accomplishment and satisfaction. Working with people beyond just cooperation grows your brain and learning. Human collaboration is the original, primal, fundamental force multiplier — it is why we survived and dominate as a species.

Boaler, captures a bit of the MAGNUS—OVÉA journey. We grow when we:
. . . are working at the edge of (our) understanding, making mistake after mistake in difficult circumstances, correcting mistakes, moving on and making more mistakes, constantly pushing (ourselves) with the difficult.

Enjoy greater self-confidence, resilience and satisfaction in work and social relationships (Boaler 2019). It is said nothing succeeds like success; it just feels good over and over again and again.

Consider how you can change your mindset from fearing obstructions to seeing them as an opportunity?

15 thoughts on “Decriminalizing Mental Illness is Limitless: Invent – Think – Struggle”

  1. Thank you Sulcy. It is most gratifying that you find my posts of value. Other readers tell me they help especially in this difficult time in our history as a country. Remember, “Our lives are measured in hours.” TAke Care. YOU are why I wrote the book.

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  2. Vida. Many thanks for your interest. I do hope you are pursuing being your best self. Remember, “Our lives are measured in hours.”

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  3. Kelcey: Thanks for following. Please stay tuned. May I recommend peeking at the web site for my books. In particular Your MOral Compass will help you. And stay tuned I have another book in production, perhaps on the web site and Amazon this summer. It is Quite good I am told. Right up your alley I suspect.

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  4. Eddi: You are the reason we do this work. Try the books. May I suggest you start with Decriminalizing Mental Illness. And ‘stay tuned.’ We will have the next book in the series coming out this Summer. “”Becoming a New WAve Leader: The Promise of becoming MAGNUS–OVEA. You will like it. And thanks for following our web site. We put a lot of work into it.

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  5. Bernita: Thanks. YOU are why we do this work. And we need it as much as ever; wouldn’t you agree. Spread the word and perhaps get one of my books. All are about life and how to live it. Trying to get two more books out this year. Look for MAGNUS–OVEA early fall I hope. Jim

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  6. Agnesse: Thanks. YOU are why we do this work. And we need it as much as ever; wouldn’t you agree. Spread the word and perhaps get one of my books. All are about life and how to live it. Trying to get two more books out this year. Look for MAGNUS–OVEA early fall I hope. Jim

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  7. Jose: YOu are the reason we do this work. Thanks for the support and words of encouragement. Stay tuned! We are in production of our next book, “The Promise of MAGNUS-OVEA: Becoming a New Wave Leader.” It updates ancient philosophy for today … how to pursue becoming our best selves. As I say, Simple, Suitable and Sustainable. It really resonated for these times. Jim

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  8. Linnie: YOu are the reason we do this work. Thanks for the support and words of encouragement. Stay tuned! We are in production of our next book, “The Promise of MAGNUS-OVEA: Becoming a New Wave Leader.” It updates ancient philosophy for today … how to pursue becoming our best selves. As I say, Simple, Suitable and Sustainable. It really resonated for these times. Jim

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  9. Arlene: YOu are the reason we do this work. Thanks for the support and words of encouragement. Stay tuned! We are in production of our next book, “The Promise of MAGNUS-OVEA: Becoming a New Wave Leader.” It updates ancient philosophy for today … how to pursue becoming our best selves. As I say, Simple, Suitable and Sustainable. It really resonated for these times, and I suspect you too. Jim

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  10. Marielle: YOu are the reason we do this work. Thanks for the support and words of encouragement. Stay tuned! We are in production of our next book, “The Promise of MAGNUS-OVEA: Becoming a New Wave Leader.” It updates ancient philosophy for today … how to pursue becoming our best selves. As I say, Simple, Suitable and Sustainable. It really resonated for these times, and I suspect you too. Jim

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  11. Binnie: You are why we do this work. Stay tuned. Next book coming out this summer. “The Promise of MAGNUS-OVEA: Becoming A New Wave Leader.” Right for the Ancients. Right for Today, Right for Tomorrow. I suggest it is right for you.

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