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One theory that provides an explanation suggests that the “universe could have begun as a quantum system and continued evolving quantum mechanically until matter first became able to integrate information. This consciousness then started to collapse quantum reality, creating the classical reality we experience today,” explains Ananthaswamy.

In short: quantum theory suggests that classical reality is created when matter integrates information from quantum reality.

In other words, by integrating information into your consciousness, you are creating classical reality. Napoleon Hill suggests that contagious positive enthusiasm generated by “high-level vibrations of the mind” powers people and leaders to success. Could this be a quantum phenomenon whereby the leader is quite literally collapsing the quantum superposition to create classic reality by integrating and observing information? This brings the fundamental success dictum of “if you can see, and you can believe, then you can achieve” to a whole new quantum level. Another implication is that a quantum system exists in a superposition of ALL possible states; so, quite literally, on a quantum level anything is possible as long as it obeys the laws of classical physics.

The success of a leader is directly proportional to the “time span of management” of that leadership, i.e. the distance into the future that the leader can visualize the future and then take action today consistent with that vision. Perhaps the reason a longtime span of management is a successful management model is based in quantum physics. By taking measure of the future by visualizing a specific future reality, the leader is quite possibly collapsing the quantum wave function to a specific version of classic reality in concert with the leader’s vision.

Another basic tenet of quantum mechanics is what Einstein called “spooky action at a distance.” This is the ability of quantum particles such as photons to become paired or “entangled” and to remain paired even when separated by large distances and without any apparent means of pairing under the principles of classical physics. Quantum computing relies on this basic pairing of subatomic particles to store information. It’s entirely possible that a leader creates a similar pairing at a subatomic level with those people who observe that leader’s vision and consciousness. So, your vision could have a far deeper impact than simply conscious awareness in the minds of those who observe your vision. You could be creating a pairing of particles at a subatomic level with your team.

This suggests that the thoughts, actions, and visions that a leader permits to occupy their mind and permits others to observe can be far more consequential than a simple idea. The potential under quantum theory is that this observation and measurement by the leader, and observation and measurement by others, creates a pairing of particles at a subatomic level.

This suggests that the thoughts, actions, and visions that a leader permits to occupy their mind and permits others to observe can be far more consequential than a simple idea. The potential under quantum theory is that this observation and measurement by the leader, and observation and measurement by others, creates a pairing of particles at a subatomic level. Thus, the leader and the audience become “entangled” based on the amount of energy the leader has to power their quantum tunneling.

The implication: be extraordinarily careful with the thoughts and beliefs that you permit to occupy your mind for they will become your fate and the fate of the people around you. The old saying, “Don’t put that thought into the universe,” could be even more powerful that we think. If you pray, think carefully about what you pray for.