How this works in your own life

I don't understand the word works here but I think they want to say how it comes to play, the way the brain and the mind work?

So, I am very happy that I still hold one world record. But I think the very important question is why does this work? And it works because the brain, and thus the mind, are hardwired to connect information with places. This has been shown in number of studies and also makes sense from an evolutionary standpoint. If you know where to get food and where the danger is, then you have a survival edge. And I can also show you how this works in your own life. Think of your last vacation...