Welcome to my world.

For the next six weeks, I’m writing to you from Heaven of the Hummingbirds on Eagle’s Bay, a small tributary of the Quincy Bay along the mighty Mississippi River. My house stands 25 stairs above the ground, a necessity when you live in a flood plain where the winter thaws send water roaring from Minnesota to New Orleans.

From my deck, I oversee a sanctuary I’ve created – Heaven of the Hummingbird. Hundreds of these tiny, vibrant creatures flit about, their wings a constant hum that blends with the river’s flow. This is my nest, carefully chosen and fiercely defended, much like the eagles that give this bay its name.

I’m a Neurosparkler, a term you might not be familiar with yet, but one I hope you’ll come to understand through this series. My mind works differently. It’s not better or worse, just different. Like the Mississippi with its countless tributaries, my thoughts flow in patterns that might seem chaotic to others but make perfect sense to me.

In this series, I’m inviting you into my nest.

We’ll explore how a Neurosparkler like me sees the world, processes information, and navigates daily life. You’ll learn why Tuesday at 3 PM holds a special magic for me, and why the concept of “Get to NO” is so crucial to my philosophy.

You’ll see how my environment – this river, these hummingbirds, the rhythms of flood and drought – shapes my thinking and my work. I’ll share with you the challenges and the joys of a mind that never stops, that finds connections in the most unexpected places.

This isn’t just my story. But it is told from my perspective because that’s the only one I can see.

It’s an exploration of Neurosparkle – whatever that means to you, of the different ways minds can work, or a new way to measure success. Whether you’re a fellow Neurosparkler curious about how others like you think, or someone who’s always wondered what it’s like inside a different kind of mind, there’s a place for you here.

So, pull up a chair on my deck. Watch the hummingbirds with me. Listen to the river’s song. And let’s begin this journey together, starting right here in Eagle’s Bay.

Welcome to my nest. Welcome to my world.

A Framework for Pursuing Your Highest Good in All Aspects of Life, Business, and Relationships

Welcome to Get to No University, where we’re revolutionizing the way Neurosparklers approach life, decision-making, and personal growth.

As a straight-talking auntie, I call “bullshit” on pop culture messages that promise easy manifestation or simple prayers for success. Instead, I propose a more grounded, evidence-based method to achieve your dreams: a unique blend of the scientific method and critical thinking tailored for Neurosparkler minds.

Here’s what we’re all about:

1. Celebrating Neurodiversity and Other unconventional Thinkers: We recognize that Neurosparklers – those with minds that light up in extraordinary ways – have unique gifts to offer the world. Whether you’re a Hummingbird, Owl, Parrot, or Eagle thinker, your cognitive style is not just accepted here; it’s celebrated.
   
2. Critical Thinking, Reimagined: Our “Critical Thinking for Neurosparklers” framework adapts traditional methods to work with your Neurosparkler mind, not against it. We combine the scientific method’s rigor with the power of pragmatic positivity:

• Dream (Hypothesis): Identify your aspirations as testable hypotheses.
• Plan (Experiment): Develop strategies to pursue your dreams, treating life as an ongoing experiment.
• Story (Documentation): Record your journey, capturing successes, challenges, and lessons learned.

1. Getting to NO: Our philosophy isn’t about negativity. It’s about eliminating what doesn’t work to uncover what does, making decisions aligned with your authentic self.
2. Embracing the Journey: We believe you’re already living your dream – the key is recognizing and maximizing the potential in your current reality. Our approach encourages continuous discovery, learning, and growth.
3. A Community of Neurosparklers: Join a supportive community where you’ll find tools to communicate your brilliant ideas and navigate social and professional situations with greater ease.

Whether you’re a diagnosed, undiagnosed or late diagnosed neurodivergent individual, someone who’s always felt your mind works differently, or simply curious about new ways of thinking, Get to No University offers a path to clearer thinking, better decision-making, and a more authentic life.

As Albert Einstein said, “The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.” At Get to No University, we embrace this mystery while providing practical tools for growth.

Ready to embrace your Neurosparkle and revolutionize your approach to life? Your journey starts here at Get to NO University.

In Get to No University, you’ll discover a unique framework that provides logic and order in a world that might tell you that the way you think and process information is illogical or disordered. This internal framework has been developed over years of personal experience, and it aims to empower you to embrace your individuality and thrive in a world that may not always understand you.

My dream with my writing is to ultimately publish a book. It’s been a dream of mine for as long as I can remember. But now that the time is finally here, I’m not sure whether that book will ever be published. Not because I can’t but because maybe I will find that I don’t want to.

That’s part of the process of Critical Thinking for Neurosparklers. We process our great ideas differently.

Welcome to a revolutionary approach to thinking, designed specifically for those whose minds sparkle with neurodiversity or other unconventional thinking. “Critical Thinking for Neurosparklers” is more than just a book I dream of writing – it’s a guide to embracing your unique cognitive style and harnessing it to navigate life’s complexities with confidence and clarity.

What is a Neurosparkler?

Neurosparklers are individuals whose brains light up in extraordinary ways. You might be a neurosparkler if you:

• See patterns where others see chaos
• Process information in vibrant, multisensory ways
• Find yourself overwhelmed by input others barely notice
• Have been told you’re “too much” or “not enough”
• Feel out of sync with traditional thinking and learning methods

Embrace Your Bird Brain

In this book, we will celebrate the diverse “bird brains” that make neurosparklers unique:

• Hummingbird Minds: Quick, agile thinkers who flit from idea to idea with lightning speed
• Owl Intellects: Deep, analytical thinkers who see beyond the surface and stay behind the scenes
• Parrot Processors: Vibrant communicators who absorb and express big picture information in colorful and creative ways
• Eagle Visionaries: Big-picture thinkers with the ability to soar above details and see far-reaching implications

Why Critical Thinking for Neurosparklers?

Traditional critical thinking methods often fall short for Neurosparklers. Our approach is different:

1. Tailored Techniques: Learn critical thinking strategies that work with your Neurosparkler mind, not against it
2. Strength-Based Approach: Discover how to leverage your unique cognitive gifts in problem-solving and decision-making
3. Sensory Integration: Explore methods to manage sensory input while maintaining clarity of thought
4. Communication Bridges: Develop skills to translate your brilliant ideas into forms others can understand and appreciate
5. Adaptive Strategies: Master flexible thinking tools that evolve with your ever-changing needs and environments

Ignite Your Neurosparkle

This book will help you:

• Transform overwhelming input into structured insights
• Navigate social and professional situations with greater ease
• Make decisions that align with your authentic self
• Communicate your ideas effectively to both Neurosparkler and Neuronormie audiences
• Cultivate self-advocacy skills in a world that doesn’t always understand your gifts