Collective wisdom: Achieving permanent weight loss by leveraging think tanks and a sense of shared understanding.

Once your attention is no longer focused on those problems, the tension they created will also disappear. When we realize that everyone is interconnected, we will no longer feel alone. Finding a sense of connection with others can help us forget about food. Once the focus is shifted, there is no longer a need to solve problems with food. We can satisfy ourselves through communication with others and by making contributions, and our inner emptiness will be healed. Only then can we achieve permanent weight loss. Of course, being a philanthropist and being a martyr are different. We should still take care of ourselves and respect ourselves. Maintaining healthy self-esteem is crucial for maintaining a balanced weight.

At the same time, learn to help those who are willing to accept help and will be grateful for it, because this brings you an unprecedented sense of satisfaction. The concept of mutual support has existed for a long time. In his book *Think and Grow Rich*, Napoleon Hill discusses a group called a "think tank." Mr. Hill argues that a think tank is "an organization of two or more people who work together harmoniously to achieve the same goal, coordinating the allocation of knowledge and effort." He says, "Individuals are more powerful with the help of think tanks." The "individual" we refer to is like a piece of a puzzle; when we come together as a group, it's like piecing together the pieces of the puzzle to find a solution. Collective wisdom can help propel each of us closer to our goals, whether it's weight loss or something else entirely.

Recently, many books have been written about organizing groups, aiming to leverage the power of collective intelligence. One such book, *The Wisdom of the Crowd*, explores why collective wisdom surpasses individual wisdom and how it influences business, the economy, society, and the nation. The book also discusses how the combined wisdom of a group leads to superior decision-making-often better than decisions made by an individual alone. In the business world, communicating with other business people and building working relationships is invaluable. Company owners typically possess strong interpersonal skills to build their businesses and expand their networks. Networking is crucial because it can replace advertising in generating buzz for your business, something ubiquitous in our society to the point that people are largely desensitized to it.

Because we see or hear advertisements almost every day (whether on the radio, television, online, in magazines, or in newspapers), we've become so familiar with them that we no longer pay attention. As a result, people are more likely to consult those who know about a particular product before buying it. They're more willing to trust the advice of friends or relatives who have used the product than to believe the company's paid advertising. This is why some of the most successful marketing strategies are accomplished through word-of-mouth and networking. For example, in a support group, someone might begin recounting their fibromyalgia and detailing how their doctor treated the condition, as if it were all vividly present. The stress of pain can lead to weight gain because patients can find temporary comfort in food, and the physical pain prevents them from performing certain necessary exercises.

Others in the group might share similar experiences and how they overcame them, highlighting helpful methods. The benefit of this support is that only those who have truly gone through it can truly understand the feeling, so this shared understanding between two or more people allows the patient to relax and no longer feel alone. This new communication fosters a sense of self-communication and helps us realize that we are not alone in this world, that others are experiencing the same things. This awareness brings peace, eliminating the need for "comfort foods." Furthermore, group members may offer new ways to relieve pain, both physical and emotional. When people come together, they can not only share their own experiences but also find answers in centuries of historical wisdom.

History is a book of wisdom from which we can learn. By exploring historical experiences, we can discover not only wisdom for life but also spiritual enlightenment. In short, "support is wonderful." Finally, the power of a group can help you reach your goals faster, providing you with collective wisdom, support, and communication with others. Communicating with others in daily life can also lead to a longer, happier, and healthier life. Your anxiety will decrease, emotional eating will become less frequent, or even disappear completely. Your sense of well-being will increase, and you will have a more fulfilling and joyful life.