How to Out-Brain Your Brain | Ilias Mahboub | TEDxDKU
Your brain is highly adaptive, it can trick you, but if you trick it first, you can unlock new possibilities, build better habits, and do just about anything you want. If you can think it, you can do it. Hailing from a small Moroccan city of Errachidia, Ilias is passionate about figuring out how the human brain functions. Fueled with creativity, Ilias is experienced in filmmaking, music production, and public speaking, and is constantly exploring new ways to blend his diverse talents. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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