"I've already learned about the importance of paying attention"

My motivation for doing this program is that I have been frustrated for many years by my inability to remember names and facts. This is especially a problem for me, as I am a scientist moving more into the role of a business leader. I therefore want desperately to enhance my memory and thinking skills so that I can: (a) be a better scientist and businessman by recalling and linking data quickly and effectively; (b) be a better person who can engage with people from all walks of life and develop deep, strong friendships that lead to amazing outcomes for all of us. I am fascinated by the world of science, particularly biology, but it is very complex and challenging, so to make any gains and develop radically-impacting medicines and therapies I am going to need to work with lots of very smart people. From this first lesson, I've already learned about the importance of paying attention to the person I am talking to and to suppress the self-talk and distractions. This alone has been an amazing insight and one which I will implement immediately.