The Ultimate Edge is a selfhelp book on steroids. It is based primarily on thirty years of experience as a gestalt therapist. Gestalt therapy is a dynamic type of therapy that goes to the fire of a problem rather than dealing with all the psychoanalytical amp8220smoke.amp8221 It gives you the ultimate edge in life by explaining how your brain creates your mental maps that initially protect you but ultimately can sabotage your life. You will learn how to change those mental maps so that as far as your brain is concerned you have an alternate past which by default creates an alternate present and future filled with liberating possibilities. Additionally Dr. Thomas shares information on the seven most misunderstood emotions and how to utilize them to have a more peaceful passionate and powerful life. Finally you will learn how to get your RAS in gear. The reticular activating system is a filter in the brain that once activated helps you to achieve your goals quickly and dynamically.