In a nutshell of Chapter (1) : One small step can change your life

Today, I'd love to chat about the book “One Small Step Can Change Your Life” by Robert Maurer. This book explains the Japanese Kaizen method. The author carefully organizes each chapter to clearly explain Kaizen, making it easy for readers to understand.

Curious about Kaizen? No need to search online. Let's dive into Chapter 1 together.

Which part of our body is the most unusual? The answer is the brain. We actually have three different brains that evolved over time, each developing about one or two hundred million years apart.

The bottom of the brain is the five hundred million-year-old Reptilian brain. This brain wakes you up in the morning, sends you to sleep at night, and reminds your heart to beat.

Sitting on top of the Reptilian brain is the Mammalian Brain, which is about three hundred million years old. All mammals have it in some form. This part of the brain is where our emotions live, and it helps us react to different situations. In this part of the brain, there's something called the Amygdala, which is very important for keeping us safe. It's like our body's alarm system, ready to spring into action when there's danger around.

The third part of the brain is the cortex, which developed about one hundred million years ago. This is where we do our logical thinking and get creative. When we want to make a change or start something new, this is the part we need to use.

This three-brain setup doesn't always work smoothly. In the next article, we'll explore how to get these three brains to work together harmoniously.