Active Brain Management™
The Science, The Philosophy, The Results
At the AEA Institute, we built Active Brain Management (ABM) on a simple but powerful truth:
The brain is like a muscle—it can be trained, strengthened, and optimized.
The ABM Thesis
Creating mental athletes through daily repetition and practice
Our system is built on six core truths that define how the brain adapts and grows:
1️⃣ The brain is like a muscle — it can be optimized.
2️⃣ The subconscious is more powerful than the conscious mind.
3️⃣ Conditioning creates lasting change.
4️⃣ Neuroplasticity enables rewiring at any age.
5️⃣ Small daily exercises lead to exponential results.
6️⃣ Mental fitness drives performance in life, athletics, and business.
The Science Behind Active Brain Management
We leverage decades of research from five giants in psychology and neuroscience:
🌱 Carol Dweck – Growth Mindset & Human Potential
💡 Aaliyah Crum – Mind-Body Connection & Stress Optimization
⚙️ Daniel Kahneman – Cognitive Bias & Decision-Making
🎯 Anders Ericsson – Deliberate Practice & Peak Performance
🌄 James Hardy – Resilience & Mental Toughness
👈 Watch the Five Thinkers Video
ABM: Explore the Research
Click on the images below 👇to open key studies, white papers, and resources that highlight the science, evidence, and results behind Active Brain Management™.
ABM in Action
How It Works
Here’s how ABM turns science into daily results:
1️⃣ Leverage Proven Frameworks
Draw from psychology and neuroscience to build a foundation for growth.
2️⃣ Repeatable Mindset Exercises
Transform research into simple, daily practices anyone can follow.
3️⃣ Personalized Mental Workouts
Use our funnel process to create targeted routines for lasting change.
4️⃣ Sustainable Mental Fitness Habits
Turn repetition into resilience, building strength that compounds over time.
Inside Active Brain Management™
🎥 Explore our core videos to see how Active Brain Management™ works in real life—from What is ABM to our 25-Step frameworks for both athletes and everyday life.
👉 Click the links below to watch.
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What is ABM?
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Mental Edge - The 25 Steps
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MindFit - The 25 Steps
The Mindsets We Train & Exercise
We train the mind like athletes train their bodies.
Explore the 15 Core Mindsets: From personal growth to peak performance in sports and business, these 15 mindsets form the foundation of resilience, focus, and success.
🌱 Life, Happiness & Strength – 15 Core Mindsets
🏆 Athletic Success – 15 Core Mindsets
💼 Business Performance – 15 Core Mindsets
🌟 Results & Testimonials
Real People. Real Results. Proven by Data.
Active Brain Management™ isn’t just theory—it’s measurable transformation. From Division I athletes to everyday individuals, ABM delivers results that can be tracked, tested, and trusted.
Athletes see sharper focus and resilience on the court. Professionals report higher clarity and productivity at work. Families experience stronger well-being and adaptability in daily life.
Here’s what participants are saying—and the numbers to back it up.
Featured Testimonial
Kelly K. — Division I Athlete, Current High School Basketball Coach
“The AEA Institute helped our girls basketball program enhance the mental edge that was necessary for our program and game schedule. Not only does the Institute program an amazing program and incredible resources, but it also helps remind the coaches and players that our mental health and strength is a life skill that must be practiced and deliberately considered throughout our lives. We are proud to be part of this program and I would recommend these tools to anyone that asks. Thank you Eric and the AEA Institute!”
📊College Basketball Results – 30 Days of ABM
In a Division I women’s basketball program, athletes completed a 30-day Active Brain Management initiative. Assessments measured 15 core mindsets before and after the program.
Results at a glance:
🟢Average improvement across all mindsets: +0.61 points (~25%)
🟢Resilience: +28.9%
🟢Focus: +33.5%
🟢Curiosity: +30.2%
🟢Reflection: +33.8%
🟢Self-Development: +40.5%
💡 “In just 30 days, the team saw measurable improvements in every core mindset, with resilience increasing nearly 30%.”
📑 Clinical Study Results Beyond Athletics
ABM has been validated across multiple populations with measurable, repeatable results:
- Happiness Study (High School & College Students):
Measured with the Oxford Happiness Scale — 30%+ increase in happiness after program completion. - Grief Study (Grief Patients):
7-day ABM-based program — 35% improvement in total well-being.
