--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Think about it this way - if you have…" description: "\"Think about it this way - if you have five senses, and they're all feeding into one place, kind of like a bottleneck, then now your mind has to make de..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bce/apollo-robbins-19904_decision-making_think-about-it-this-way-if-you-have-five_517699.jpg" --- # Think about it this way - if you have five senses, and… ![“Think about it this way - if you have five senses, and they're all feeding into one place, kind of like a bottleneck, then now your mind has to make decisions of what is important and what is going to be above the radar and what's going to be below the radar.” quote by Apollo Robbins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bce/apollo-robbins-19904_decision-making_think-about-it-this-way-if-you-have-five_517699.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bce/apollo-robbins-19904_decision-making_think-about-it-this-way-if-you-have-five_517699.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bce/apollo-robbins-19904_decision-making_think-about-it-this-way-if-you-have-five_517699.jpg) > “Think about it this way - if you have five senses, and they're all feeding into one place, kind of like a bottleneck, then now your mind has to make decisions of what is important and what is going to be above the radar and what's going to be below the radar.” [Apollo Robbins](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/apollo-robbins/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Our senses compete for attention, forcing the brain to prioritize information and filter out less relevant inputs. **In simple terms:** The brain filters sensory input to focus on what matters. Key Takeaway Learn to recognize and manage mental bottlenecks. Themes attention perception decision making focus Mood curious analytical Type psychological practical When to use this quote - public speaking - high‑stress work - learning environments - media consumption Key Concepts cognitive load selective attention information hierarchy Questions to Reflect On - How do you decide what to ignore? - What strategies help you broaden focus? 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