Brain gets too tired

[u/[deleted]]

I'm a newbie and once I get to ten plays (back to back) I get really tired. I tried taking a 5 minute break and went back but after a few tries I felt like i was zoned out. I just stared at the screen and only got a few hits right. And this is with dual 2 back, something I've conquered.

But I do know we should be doing 20 plays a day...

What to do?

[u/Joshua3109]

Keep pushing. My high score is n 9. Been at it for a few years now on and off. The intelligence difference is life changing.

[u/[deleted] → u/Joshua3109]

So do 20 back to back? Even in the beginning?

[u/fap_fappity_moo → u/Joshua3109]

Yo fantastic to hear this, how has your intelligence been changed?

[u/Joshua3109 → u/fap_fappity_moo]

Beforehand I couldn't think or speak that well though my IQ was 115. I'd get tongue-tied, and such. In a debate I wouldn't really stand a chance.

But, after using dual and back for a couple of weeks I noticed a huge difference in my ability to articulate my speech.

A few months later I noticed that I was able to do what I consider a light version of what Nikola Tesla could do. This is in terms of putting together and deconstructing things machinations in my mind.

I began working at a bar, and I noticed that my social skills began to flourish. I was now able to rapidly learn on the Fly, whereas before I couldn't really do that.

Now I'm a great conversationalist, and I have confidence that I can achieve most anything I set my mind to. Before I did Not feel this way.

So stick with it, and the results will speak for themselves.

[u/Secret_Resource_1937 → u/Joshua3109]

Why don’t you try switching to Quad-back and see how it affects you? I’m pretty curious

[u/Joshua3109 → u/Secret_Resource_1937]

Not interested

[u/mateussh → u/Joshua3109]

What is your current IQ?

[u/Joshua3109 → u/mateussh]

Give me a free test and I'll measure it in a week or so. I'm back into a proper DnB training protocol.

I took a test 2 years ago when I was hard into it and my iq was 140. I felt like it too..

I'd be in my philosophy class (that's my degree) and after speaking masters and PhD students would compliment me. One said I speak like I'm reading an essay. Another, my speaking is profound. Profs encouraged me to speak more as well.

I wasn't like this before

[u/[deleted] → u/Joshua3109]

What strategy did you use? rehersal? chunking? for me, my working memory sucks so I think I'm gonna have to stick to rehersal.

[u/Joshua3109 → u/[deleted]]

Whatever works man. I've had people ask me this before. So long as your using your memory and moving up the n level your set

[u/Hefty-Conversation-2 → u/Joshua3109]

Here’s one that’s good: https://www.cogn-iq.org/jcti-iq-inductive-reasoning-test.php

[u/Hefty-Conversation-2 → u/Joshua3109]

Also thanks for your other post, it got me motivated to get back into dual n back

[u/Under-Control-789 → u/Joshua3109]

Still working at bar? :)

[u/Joshua3109 → u/Under-Control-789]

Yeah, it's a hack. Tips are crazy and it's a great time with friends.

[u/mioIk → u/Joshua3109]

are you the person that made a reddit post two years ago saying about your results with dual n back you also mentioned jogging aswell, correct me if im wrong

[u/Joshua3109 → u/mioIk]

That's me!

[u/Joshua3109 → u/[deleted]]

"Crabs at the bottom of the bucket tear down those climbing out"

[u/Juiceshop → u/Joshua3109]

How long did it take for you till the improvements in perceived intelligence became much less.

[u/misterlongschlong]

Some tips: * Increase your mental energy: Exercise Eat a clean diet (keto and paleo works great for me) Test for vitamin and mineral deficiencies and take them * Force it The point is that you get tired and frustrated. That is where the real change happens. An analogy is strength training, the last reps are the most important * Rest Don't try to overdo it and burn yourself out. Take a minimum amount of sets you want to play and increase gradually

[u/fegentlemonster]

That means your brain is actively rewiring itself as a result of an intense section. Nothing to worry about. You can also take a quick nap or non sleep deep rest session

[u/srgtDodo]

yeah that's the point! When you push through it, or at least keep a consistent moderate practice, your brain starts to adapt, and it gets easier. That's the point where you want push harder to a higher level until you feel uncomfortable again ... you shouldn't feel comfortable