Alexis Clark

Here to learn 🚀

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

With the world at your fingertips, why settle for someone else’s reality?

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Emotions aren’t just feelings — they colour daily reality.

Tune your emotional GPS.
Dive deep.

Know your triggers.

Understand what sets you off & why.
Dump the emotional baggage.

Life gets a lot lighter & clearer without the dead weight.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Emotional chaos is where you find your true self. Forget the happy facade. It's the struggle that reveals what really matters. Pain strips away the bullshit and leaves you with raw, unedited truth. Embrace it.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

I've been thinking about my mind like an ocean.

On the surface, waves crash & tides shift, but deep beneath, currents steer the entire sea.

Psychological Priming taps into these undercurrents.

Prime your subconscious mind to direct your actions before you even begin.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

When everything falls apart, that’s when the real test begins. Face the raw truth, drop the masks, and embrace the chaos.

[Alexis Clark @Lexi_Dugmore]

@TelkomZA are you currently down? I’ve had no service for the past few hours. Any update?

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Being 'busy' is an excuse I tell myself.

Busy with what?

Busy avoiding life?

Drop the act.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

What if Everything You Thought You Knew About Your Brain Was Wrong?

Forget what you've heard.

Even @RichardDawkins had sleepless nights after learning about the Thousand Brains Theory.

It's a new theory on intelligence.

Want the inside scoop?

Let's dive in...

Just Imagine If...

Your brain was made of 150,000 tiny, identical pieces, each called a "cortical column."

Well it does.

These are your brain's VIPs—making you fall in love, solving puzzles, even dreaming up your next big idea.

Here's the thing...
Cracking this code could change everything from mental health to AI.

Sound interesting?

Bear With Me Here...

Each of these tiny pieces is like a mini-you, always guessing what comes next in your life.

They make predictions about everything you do, see, or even feel.

These 'mini-yous' decide everything through a vote.

You're kidding?
Nope.

Your own reality—the stuff you see, hear, feel, and even believe—is the result of a 'popular vote' inside your head.

If we can understand this, we could unlock secrets to everything from mental health solutions to smarter computers.

The Bottom Line?

Your experience of life isn't just happening to you.

It's voted on by 1000s of mini-brains inside your own head.

That's the Thousand Brains Theory.

And knowing this could change everything you thought you knew about potential, problem-solving, and even how we could treat mental illnesses.

If you're interested: here's a FREE summary of the 5x core lessons I got from the book: https://t.co/lxW4r8Cf6Q

This isn't just science—it's the untold story of you.

Now that's mind-blowing.

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If you enjoyed this or learned something, follow me @FreedomFormers for more in future.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Ever feel like you're trapped in a never-ending shitstorm of stress?

That was me, not too long ago.

Working long hours, juggling family and friends, and always, always feeling like I was on the edge.

I tried everything to get rid of those tight, tense feelings:

• Mindfulness
• Breathing exercises, even some
• Weird herbal teas that tasted like feet

But nothing worked.

If anything, it seemed like the more I tried to manage my stress, the more stressed I became.

Then, on one particularly bad day, I hit my breaking point.

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I was stuck in traffic, late for a big meeting, and my phone wouldn't stop buzzing with phone calls and notifications.

I could feel the pressure building up inside me, like a balloon ready to pop.

And then I snapped.
I yelled like a clap of thunder.

I pounded the steering wheel.
I let it all out, right there in my car, with no one watching.

And something amazing happened.

I felt better.
Way better.

That's when it hit me: I'd been going about it all wrong.

Stress isn't something you can just wish away with a deep breath or a calming mantra.

It's raw, it's real, and it needs to be felt and released.

So, I stopped trying to calm down.

Instead, I found ways to let it out.

I started boxing, not because I wanted to fight, but because I needed to pound the bags and release the energy.

I picked up a guitar and let the strings resonate with my soul.

What I learned is that stress isn't the enemy.

It's a signal.
A reminder that there is something we need to release.

You might not find relief in boxing or guitar, but I bet there's something that works for you.

The point is, you have to find your way to deal with stress, even if it's not the "normal" way.

It's not about calming down.
It's about letting it out.

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If you ever want to do something worthwhile.
Stress will follow you, it's real, and it will call your name.

But you can find your own way—your outlet, your release. Be real with yourself, and don't be afraid to let it out.

You might just find that the key to dealing with stress isn't in a book or a class. It's inside you, waiting to be released.

So go on, take control.

Your life. Your emotions. Your rules.

Feel the storm, let it out, and watch the skies clear.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Is Modern Life Hijacking Your Brain?

Here's the Funny, But Serious, Truth.

Picture life 12,000 years ago.

Your biggest thrill?

Berry picking and evading saber-tooth tigers.

Today, there is a constant shower of:

• sugar
• screens, and
• stress

A far cry from our caveman days.

This sensory overload is causing havoc on your brain, tricking your dopamine and cortisol levels into a wild roller-coaster ride.

Here's how this works? ↓

Whenever you munch on a Snickers bar or win a Fortnite battle.

Your brain does a happy dance, releasing dopamine, your very own 'joy juice.'

In moderation, this stuff is amazing.

But in today's sugar-coated, screen-addicted world?

We're overloading our circuits.

Next, let's talk about our fight-or-flight friend, cortisol.

Back in the day, this 'run for your life' hormone was a lifesaver.

Today, our daily grind – traffic, emails, endless Zoom meetings – sends our cortisol levels soaring.

Instead of running from a mammoth, we're dealing with office politics and deadlines.

This constant pleasure-stress cycle?

It's like trying to control a hyperactive squirrel on an espresso shot.

Your brain doesn't know whether it's in a candy store or a war zone.

Our day typically starts with a dopamine buzz from our morning smartphone check → followed by a cortisol-laden workday → ending with a dopamine-spiked Netflix binge.

The result?

Our brains are as confused as a chameleon in a bag of Skittles.

So, what's the solution to break this vicious cycle?

Stay tuned.

But in the meantime, understand, it's not you.

It's your ancient brain stuck in a high-speed, high-stress, high-sugar modern world.

[Alexis Clark @Lexi_Dugmore]

@FreedomFormers Well said 👏🏻

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Does your ambition feel like a skyscraper while you're stuck in the basement?

Here's the game plan: Build the staircase.

Step by step.

Your journey isn't an elevator ride, it's a stair climb.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Ever feel like your progress is as visible as a ninja in the night?

Understand: The darkest hour is just before dawn.

Keep moving.

Your path isn't lit by a spotlight.

But by a string of candles.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Does your success feel as slow as a tortoise on tranquilizers?

Here's some wisdom from the shell: Slow is smooth, smooth is fast.

You're not in a rat race.

You're on a pilgrimage to your peak.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Feel like you're playing hide and seek with your potential?

Stop counting. Start seeking.

Dive into the murky waters of self-doubt and surface with pearls of wisdom.

The hunt for true treasure begins within.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Spot on Chris.

The mind-body connection isn't an abstract concept, it's rooted in hard science.

Our brain, being the most energy-demanding organ, is intimately connected with our metabolism and mitochondrial health.

While the intricate science of metabolism might seem intimidating, the beauty is that often the solutions are simple, and in our control.

• Daily Exercise
• Whole foods diet
• Consistent sleep hygiene.

These aren't revolutionary ideas, but they work wonders for our metabolic and mental health.

Ignorance isn't bliss when it comes to health.

It's time for mental health professionals to embrace the complexity, dive into the 'complicated', and guide people towards these simple, effective solutions.

After all, sometimes the answers to the complex are surprisingly simple.

[Alexis Clark @Lexi_Dugmore]

@FreedomFormers @ML_Philosophy Thanks for sharing!

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

This is the strategy I've been following:

1️⃣ Digital Detox: Unplug from the digital world for a few hours each day. Schedule offline time. Respect it religiously.

2️⃣ Daily Meditation: Regular practice of mindfulness meditation trains the brain to focus better. Even 10 minutes a day will give huge improvements.

3️⃣ Daily Exercise: Regular physical activity, weights and aerobic exercise, helps to upgrade cognitive functions, including attention and memory.

4️⃣ Brain-Healthy Diet: Consuming nutrient-rich foods like fatty fish, blueberries, turmeric, broccoli, pumpkin seeds, dark chocolate, and green tea supports brain health and improve concentration.

5️⃣ Deep Work: Follow Cal Newport's strategy of 'deep work' - set aside dedicated time for distraction-free, highly focused work sessions.

6️⃣ Nootropics: I've been experimenting with certain supplements, known as nootropics, may help improve focus and cognitive function.

7️⃣ Elite Sleep Hygiene: A well-rested mind is a focused mind. Ensure you're getting 7-9 hours of quality sleep per night. Routines are everything.

8️⃣ Mind-Body Techniques: Practices like yoga, Tai Chi, and Qigong have helped me elevate my attention and focus.

Consistency is key when implementing these strategies.

I've followed this protocol for 34 days.

Experiment and find what works best for you. Slow, steady changes often lead to the most durable improvements.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

It's your life and only you hold the blueprint.

Start designing your life based on your values.

Not social expectations.

Create your rules. Build on your terms.

Be the architect of your unique journey.

[Ryan Dugmore @FreedomFormers]

Self-care isn't a luxury.

It's survival.

You will never pour from an empty cup.

• Prioritize rest
• Nourish your spirit
• Fuel your productivity.

Self-care is the ultimate productivity hack.