The possible huge payoff of sensing simple, easy movement. Also, rewards of going the
extra mile.
Taleb writes...
"Imagine yourself practicing the piano every day for a long time, barely being able to perform "Chopsticks",
then suddenly finding yourself capable of playing Rachmaninow. Owing to this nonlinearity, people cannot
comprehend the nature of a rare event. This summarizes why there are routes to success that are
nonrandom, but very few people have the mental stamina to follow them. Those who go the extra mile are
rewarded."
I included Taleb's piano playing example because his comments parallel what I see happen with people
enrolling in these methods. Many people try the method. Some people are transformed instantly from the
work. Others quit because of feeling no changes or wonder "how can this benefit me or my child?"
Those who are transformed realize sensing small movements and the resulting functional changes are not
linked. That is the nonlinear pathways to success are what make up these methods. I thing Taleb's
comments give insight why these methods are not popular and quickly accepted. The majority of us may
not have the mental stamina to follow nonlinear routs to success. We want the "quick fix" and instant
results using much effort.
In chapter 10 Taleb talks about "chaos theory" and says "a small advantage in life can translate to a highly
disproportionate payoff...a very small help from randomness, can lead to a bonanza." Taleb uses an
example common weather example in science. He talks about the butterfly in India fluttering its wings
causing a hurricane in New York. I like the butterfly example because it is a metaphor for what these
methods have potential for.
I witnessed many times transformations with children and people from a few doing simple movements as
part of these methods. If you enroll, you are signing up for the random chance of a "disproportionate
payoff" or "bonanza", as Taleb calls it.
“This is very good for reversing aging” -Jimmy S., Saginaw, Michigan.
References:
Taleb, Nassim Nicholas. Fooled by Randomness, The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets.
Random House Trade Paperbacks. New York.
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improvement.