All right. So you’ve really sent in a ton this time. Wow. And I mean, we always try to cut through the noise for you and like give you the most bang for your buck. Right. Get to the good stuff. Exactly. And this time we’re actually focusing on something most people kind of just gloss over. Skip. Yeah. Skip it. But it’s the afterward appendix and notes. It’s like the bonus features. It is like bonus features sometimes. Sometimes it is. So we’re going to call this a deep dive into those sections. It is like bonus features sometimes. Sometimes it is. So we’re going to call this a deep dive into those sections. Exactly. And, you know, it’s amazing how often like those sections actually have like really practical stuff in there. Yeah. Like deeper explanations and even like you said, exercises you wouldn’t expect. Yeah. Or like the author’s just being really honest about something. Oh, yeah. For sure. And you’re someone who really wants to know things thoroughly. Like the whole picture. Yeah. But you also don’t have all day. Yeah. Nobody does. Right. So for you, these sections can be like little gold mines. Literally. You find these little aha moments. Yeah. Like, oh, that’s why. Right. Or like, oh, I can actually use this. I can actually do something with that. Yeah. So let’s jump into it. Okay. Let’s do it. So appendices, right? You know, everybody loves a good practical technique. Absolutely. And there’s one in here called know, everybody loves a good practical technique. Absolutely. And there’s one in here called the candle concentration exercise. Oh, yeah. That’s a classic. It is. And it’s so simple. It’s like you just stare at a candle. Well, not stare, you know. Not stare. Just focus on it comfortably. Right, right. And then when your eyes get tired, you close them and you just try to picture that flame, like, in your mind’s eye. And that’s it. Well, you keep doing it regularly, you know, and you just try to picture that flame like in your mind’s eye. And that’s it. Well, you keep doing it regularly, you know, to train your focus. Oh, so it’s not just like a one time. No, it’s like going to the gym, but for your attention span. Oh, I see. And that picture that you’re holding in your mind after you close your eyes. Yeah. That’s the key. That’s your concentration getting stronger. And you can use that for other things exactly like visualization oh right which is often in the appendix too right yeah a lot of times they’ll have visualization training exercises so this is for people who you know maybe the main book was talking about visualization uh-huh like let’s say lucid dreaming sure like i can’t even picture anything right it’s too hard right So then you go to the appendix and it’s like, here’s some baby steps. It’s like building those mental muscles. So, okay, let’s move on to the afterwards and notes then. Okay. So those are more about like context and the author’s like personal thoughts. Yeah. Like in Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming, there’s this author’s note called Why This New Book. I love when authors do that. Me too. It’s so interesting. Like you get a peek behind the curtain it is and here the author’s saying after they published their first book on lucid dreaming uh-huh like people loved it but they wanted more like practical stuff yeah they were like okay cool but how exactly so this book is like a direct response to that demand so it’s not just more theory no it’s like here’s how to actually do it. And they work with Howard Reingold on this one, right? Yeah, he’s big in like creativity and consciousness. Yeah. So they really wanted to make this one very hands-on. Super practical. And then the author actually calls it a self-teaching curriculum. I noticed that. And a step-by-step method for learning lucid dreaming. So it’s really for you to use at your own pace. And go as deep as you want. Exactly. It’s like choose your own adventure. I like that. But they also talk about anecdotal evidence. Yeah. From people who wrote to their program at Stanford. Right. And they’re very clear that like this isn’t scientific proof, but they say it’s invaluable inspiration. For keep going. Yeah, for continued exploration. Like they’re saying, hey, look at all these cool things that people have done. Don’t take our word for it. You know, maybe it’ll inspire you. Exactly. And then with other afterwards, right? It depends on the book, obviously. Right. Every author is different. But a lot of times they’ll like zoom out and look at the bigger picture. Yeah. Like, what does this all mean? Right. Or they’ll share like their own personal opinions or maybe suggest for the research. It’s like that extra connection with the author beyond the main stuff. So it’s where they kind of tell you why it all matters. Exactly. Okay. And then there’s notes. Ah, the notes. Yeah. They seem like just like little psychations. Yeah. Little details. But sometimes they’re like rabbit holes. Oh yeah, for sure. Like there’s one in Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming that mentions this guy, Tartang Tolku. He’s a Tibetan Buddhist teacher. Right. And he says that dreams are like a reservoir of knowledge and experience. And that we overlook them. Yeah, like we’re missing out. Big time. And he says it’s almost as if our lives were doubled if we could tap into that. Wow. I know, right? Powerful. So sometimes these notes, they like blow your mind. They really do. And there’s another one that mentions Swami Rama. Oh, yeah. And his view on delta sleep. That’s the deep sleep. Yeah, the dreamless kind. Right. And he thought that in delta sleep, you could connect with your innermost consciousness. That’s so interesting. It really makes you think about what’s happening when we sleep. Right. Like maybe we’re not just like off. Maybe there’s more going on. So you can see how these notes, they can really expand on the main ideas. Yeah. And give you different perspectives. So as you can see the afterward appendix and notes, they really give you like a more complete picture. Absolutely. And they can be super helpful, especially for you, because you want that deep understanding. But you also want to be efficient. Right. So appendices, they give you the tools. Yeah, like those exercises. And the afterwards and notes, they give you the context, the big picture, and even more interesting info. It’s like going from a 2D to a 3D understanding. I like that analogy. Thanks. So by really looking at these sections. You’re not just being thorough. You’re being a smart learner. You’re getting the most out of your time. And that’s what we want for you. Always. So to sum it all up. Yeah. Exploring these sections. It’s not just about checking a box. It’s about getting those aha moments. And really understanding what you’re learning. On a deeper level. Right. So as you keep learning and exploring new things. Don’t just ignore those extra sections. They might have the key to a whole new level of understanding. Who knows what you’ll find. That’s a good question to think about. What other hidden gems are out there? Yeah. What else are we overlooking? It’s worth taking a closer look. Totally. Well, thanks for diving deep with us. Yeah, this was fun. Until next time. See ya. Bye.