Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik
446 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4.7K ratingsKwik Brain is a fun, fast-paced show designed to help busy people learn and achieve anything in a fraction of the time! Your coach, Jim Kwik (his real name), is the brain & memory trainer to elite mental performers, including many of the world’s leading CEO’s and celebrities. In this easy to digest bite-sized podcast, you will discover Kwik’s favorite shortcuts to read faster, remember more, and ‘supercharge’ your greatest wealth-building asset: your brain. Whether you’re a student, senior, entrepreneur or educator, you will get the edge with these simple actionable tools to sharpen your mind, enhance your focus, and fast-track your fullest potential. Get show notes, Jim’s latest brain-training, and submit your questions in our private community (free) at: www.KwikBrain.com
Jim Kwik is the founder of KwikLearning.com, a widely recognized world leader in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning with students in over 150 countries.
After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower to learn anything faster and live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose.
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341: The Neuroscience of Better Health & Communication with Dr. Sarah McKay
July 17, 2023 15:50 - 19 minutes - 44.9 MBHow does brain development influence our communication across different genders and ages? The human brain is a complex organ. It enables you to foster better communication, which allows you to thrive in everything from your relationships to your performance. Every day we learn more and more about how it operates. Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience have started unraveling the mysteries of how hormones play a crucial role in shaping brain development and neuroplasticity. I’m excited to d...
340: Six Proven Steps to Create Mid-Year Momentum for Success
July 10, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 44.6 MBWhat are the steps to reset your brain so you can tackle the next six months? Summer is here, which means the year is halfway over. Are you on track? Or do you feel like you’re in a mid-year rut? No matter what’s been happening or what you’ve done (or haven’t done) so far, I’m here with good news: There’s still time to change your direction and gain momentum towards your goals. Today, I want to share six tactical steps to help you reset your brain and make the most out of the rest of the...
339: Change Your Life in 5 Minutes: Small Habits that Make Big Impact with Dr. Rangan Chatterjee
July 03, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBIs it possible to feel better in just five minutes? Does this sound familiar: I want to be healthy, but I just don’t have time. You wouldn’t be too busy to brush your teeth. So, why is your mental and physical health any different? There’s no reason to make healthy habits complicated when all you need is five minutes. I’m excited to have Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on the show today to dive deep into this topic. Dr. Chatterjee is a practicing physician and star of the popular BBC One series, D...
338: Dreams: Do This To Solve Problems & Generate New Ideas
June 26, 2023 15:20 - 10 minutes - 23.4 MBHow can you remember your dreams to unleash your creative problem-solving? You dream anywhere between four to seven times every night. At an average of two hours, that’s six years of your life spent dreaming. But do you remember your dreams? Most people don’t. And they can be an incredibly powerful tool to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and come up with new ideas. On today’s episode, I’m going to go over six tips to help you remember your dreams. Like all memory training, rememberin...
337: How to Heal When Life Breaks You
June 19, 2023 15:29 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBHow do you repair the broken pieces inside yourself to find fortune in failure? When you fail or make a mistake, it can feel like you’re broken. But everyone fails at some point. And recovering isn’t only about bouncing back. It’s also learning how to bounce forward, so you can find the treasure inside the failure. Instead of seeing only your mistakes, I want you to embrace the philosophy of kintsugi. Today, I’m going to talk about how you can apply this ancient Japanese art to fixing t...
336: Exploring My Favorite Biohacks in the Limitless Results Model
June 12, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 27.4 MBMy mission has always been to offer hope and help to anyone who’s ever been told they’re limited. And one limitation many people hold onto is that they can’t change their brain. But that’s simply not true. With my Limitless Results Model, you can biohack your body and brain to increase your health, well-being, and performance. In today’s episode, I’m excited to share a special experience with you. For the last eight years I’ve spoken at the Annual Biohacker Conference, and this year, I’m...
335: Resetting Your Mind: The Power of Meditation to Find Calm Amidst the Chaos
June 05, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBHow do you find a state of calm on a stressful, chaotic day? Peace and quiet are rare commodities in a busy world filled with stress, conflict, and distraction. If you don’t take the time to reset your body and mind, this can quickly lead to a state of overwhelm and burnout. But how do hit pause to reinstall a sense of calm, harmony, and balance? On today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you some powerful meditation techniques that not only help you relax and recover in just a few minutes...
334: How to Shift Perspective and Create Change that Lasts
May 29, 2023 15:24 - 13 minutes - 18 MBHow do you create change that lasts? The average person has around 60,000 thoughts every day. The problem is up to 95% of those thoughts are the same ones you’ve already had. If you want different results, you need a new behavior. And to get a new behavior, you have start by developing new capacities, capabilities, and beliefs. This topic is one I get questioned about a lot in our Kwik Brain Universe, and I’m excited to break down the core components that go into generating change that l...
333: The Influence of Real-Life Connections on Your Brain with Colleen and Jason Wachob
May 22, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBHow does real life connection influence your brain health and longevity? The rise of algorithms has had a significant impact on our overall brain health and mental well-being. They work to direct your attention online and can disrupt how you interact with people, eventually interfering with how you learn, communicate, and engage with others. This makes it difficult to maintain a healthy balance between being online and fostering in-person connections. To go further on this topic, I’m exc...
332: The C.O.D.E. to Your Unique Brain Type: Discover Your Cognitive Gifts
May 15, 2023 15:20 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat is your unique brain type? Have you ever wondered why you excel in certain areas but struggle in others? Over the years, I’ve shared various learning theories and cognitive resources to help you tap into your individual strengths to improve your learning and life. And now I’m taking those lessons one step further to help you find your unique brain type. Today, is a very special, very fun episode. I’m going to dive into an assessment I created just for you. This quiz breaks down the ...
331: The Secrets of a 102-Year-Old Doctor for Keeping A Sharp Mind with Dr. Gladys McGarey
May 08, 2023 15:30 - 19 minutes - 27 MBHow can you keep a sharp, healthy, and resilient mind at any age? There are a lot of common fears around aging. And one of the biggest is that you’ll start to become absent-minded, losing the vibrancy and focus that marks your ability to learn. But getting older doesn’t have to be a scary process. It’s possible to maintain a strong and healthy mind throughout your life. I’m excited to have a very special guest on our show today. Dr. Gladys McGarey is a 102-year-old consulting physician a...
330: From Chaos to Control: How to Organize Your Day for Maximum Results
May 01, 2023 15:20 - 14 minutes - 19.8 MBHow do you organize your day to get the most out of it? Our community is made up of people all over the world. And while not everyone has the same education, income, or networking connections, the one thing we all have equally is time. Everyone has the same twenty-four hours in the day, but it’s up to you how to utilize them to your advantage. On today’s episode, I want to share my very simple framework on how I chunk down my day for maximum results. This isn’t meant to be followed rigor...
329: Reading for Profit: How to Maximize Your Learning Potential
April 24, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBWhat if you could read one book a week without speed reading? The average American reads four books a year. Compare that to the average CEO who reads four to five books a month, and it’s easy to see how reading one book a week, fifty-two books a year, is a huge advantage in business, learning, and life. There’s no denying that leaders are readers. I love the topic of today’s episode. Reading is important to me because I grew up with learning challenges from a brain injury. It took me a f...
328: Mind Over Matter: Rewiring Self-Talk to Unlock a Confident Life with Melina Vicario
April 17, 2023 15:24 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBHow do you monitor and audit your self-talk to have conviction and confidence instead of uncertainty and doubt? You’ve heard me talk about the ten ways you can upgrade your brain. And one of those ways is your self-talk. I believe your brain is a supercomputer and self-talk is the program it runs. If you believe you’re bad at something, you will be because that’s how you’re programming your brain. I’m excited to welcome Melina Vicario on our show today. Melina is an expert in mind techno...
327: Breaking Free from Limitations: Powerful Strategies for Personal Evolution
April 10, 2023 15:30 - 18 minutes - 26 MBHow do you kickstart a personal evolution in your learning and your life? Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a box, unable to break free from limiting beliefs and habits? You’re not alone. But there’s good news: you have the power to change your mindset, boost motivation, and upgrade your methods for limitless success. In today’s episode, I’m going to guide you through a powerful framework to help you break free from limitations and achieve your full potential. These three keys will g...
326: Revitalizing Your Brain: Unlocking the Power of Mitochondria with Dr. John Lieurance
April 03, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBHow can you improve your body on a cellular level to make dramatic changes to your brain? As the science of rejuvenation develops, research is unlocking powerful techniques to biohack your brain. Many of the strategies all come down to improving one essential element: your mitochondria. If you can improve your body on that cellular level, you can make dramatic changes to your brain. To dive deeper into this topic, we have Dr. John Lieurance on our show today. Dr. Leiurance is a Naturopat...
325: Strengthen Your Mind: Daily Habits for Better Brain Health with Dr. Daniel Amen
March 27, 2023 15:20 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBHow do you change your brain every day? When it comes to daily habits for better health, you probably think of things like physical exercise, spirituality, and a nutritious diet. But what about your brain? While some of the habits and routines for a healthy body help with better brain health, there are things you can do to nurture your brain every single day. To dive deeper into this topic, we have Dr. Daniel Amen back on our show today. Dr. Amen is a physician, double-board certified ps...
324: The Neuroscience of Calm: Harnessing Your Brain’s Optimal State with Jim Poole
March 20, 2023 15:20 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBHow do you access your calm? Stress is one of the biggest obstacles people face today. It can impact your health, your life, your work, your relationships, and your learning. In our modern world, I believe calmness is currency and nothing is more valuable than your peace of mind. I’m excited to have Jim Poole on our show today. Jim is the CEO of NuCalm, a company dedicated to providing clinically proven neuroscience that puts calm and control in the palm of your hand. Technology and pr...
323: The Six Natural Medications for Greater Intelligence and Impact
March 13, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBAre there natural medicines that you can use to upgrade your brain? Steve Jobs wrote his final essay on the six best doctors in the world: sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise, and diet. These six resources offer accessible ways to be healthy. And no matter where you are in the world, they’re available and free. In today’s episode, I want to go one level deeper. I’m going to talk about six natural medications to help ease stress and overwhelm whenever they hit. Just like the six best doc...
322: Growing Old, Staying Rad: Unlocking Your Full Potential with Steven Kotler
March 06, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBIs it possible to unlock new levels of flow, performance, and learning as you age? Have you heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” Do you believe that there’s nothing you can do to stop your physical and mental skills from deteriorating as you get older? If you do, you’re not alone. But these are nothing more than LIEs based on old ideas. I’m thrilled to have Steven Kotler on our show today. Steven is the Executive Director of The Flow Research Collective, an award-wi...
321: The Power of Laziness: Biohacking Your Body and Mind with Dave Asprey
February 27, 2023 17:50 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBHow do you tap the power of laziness to improve neuro-fitness? Your body evolved to save energy. It’s what kept you alive by ensuring you didn’t waste energy on unnecessary tasks. When you aren’t in life-threatening danger, the brain will always encourage rest. But in the modern world, if you give into this impulse too often, you might think you’re lazy. I’m excited to have Dave Asprey back on the show to dive into this topic today. Dave is the Founder of Bulletproof Coffee, the Bulletpr...
320: The Science of Longevity: How to Stay Vibrant and Functional with Dr. Mark Hyman
February 20, 2023 17:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MBHow do you stay younger longer? If you’re like most people, you probably think of aging as a gradual physical and mental decline. It can be a scary prospect if you think it involves things like increased illness, chronic disease, and less independence. But that’s not how aging has to be. I’m so excited to have Dr. Mark Hyman back on our show today. Dr. Hyman a practicing family physician, international speaker, educator, and fourteen-time New York Times bestselling author. He’s here to t...
319: 6 Steps to Transforming Your Passive Learning into Active Experience
February 13, 2023 17:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBHow can you transform passive learning into active learning? Learning is not a spectator sport. I’ve been saying that for over twenty years because the human brain simply isn’t designed to effectively learn through information consumption alone. You learn better—and faster—when you create and co-create material in a method known as active learning. In today’s episode, I’m going to share six tactical steps that can help you transform your learning from passive to active. With these six ke...
318: Brain & Love Connection with Jay Shetty
February 06, 2023 16:06 - 19 minutes - 27 MBWhat’s the connection between love and the brain? You might ask, what does love have to do with the brain? After all, love is often associated with the heart. But when it comes to brain health, life fulfilment, and overall performance, it isn’t only your neurological networks that matter, it’s also your social network. And the most important social network you have are the people you love. I’m so excited to have Jay Shetty back on the show today to talk more about this topic. Jay is a Ne...
317: Life Extension Science And Strategy with Sergey Young
January 30, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIs it possible to live 150 healthy years and beyond? When it comes to aging, so often the first question people focus on is: how? But to live a longer, healthier life, you have to first embrace a longevity mindset and dismantle the attitudes and assumptions you might have around aging. I’m excited to have Sergey Young talk more about this topic on our show today. Sergey is a longevity investor and visionary on a mission to extend healthy lifespans to over one billion people. He’s the aut...
316: How To Focus Your Distracted Mind with Adam Gazzaley
January 23, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBHow do you focus a distracted mind? Attention and focus come up a lot in the Kwik Brain community. In the world of dings and pings, staying on task can become increasingly difficult, especially when your to-do list is a mile long. But attention exists to help you not only survive, but to thrive—if it’s trained. To go in-depth on this topic, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph.D. on our show today. Dr. Gazzaley is the David Dolby Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Physiolo...
315: Best Productivity Tips For A Powerful 2023
January 16, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBHow can you harness your productivity to make 2023 your best year yet? Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work, you just can’t get enough done? You’re busy, but you keep falling behind. In those moments, it can feel like you don’t have any agency or control, and your productivity inevitably suffers. In today’s power-packed episode, I’m going to go over some of the most powerful productivity tools that we’ve talked about on this show. These Kwik tips can help you grow, make thin...
314: Lessons From The World’s Longest Study on Happiness with Dr. Robert Waldinger
January 09, 2023 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat are the essential ingredients for achieving a happy and healthy life? It’s common to get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle. But to live a Limitless life, it’s important to invest your time and resources into making sure that you aren’t simply surviving—but thriving. I’m very excited to have Dr. Robert Waldinger on our show today to talk more about this very important topic. Dr. Waldinger is a psychiatrist, professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and directs the lon...
313: Mistakes: How to Bounce Back (& Forward)
January 02, 2023 14:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBHow do you bounce back from a mistake? We all make mistakes, but they can be difficult to accept them in the moment. No matter how impeccable you are or how perfect you want to be, the question is not whether you will eventually mess up, it’s will you own it and learn from life’s inevitable ups and downs? In today’s episode, I’m going to share three quick things you can do to put mistakes behind you. It isn’t easy accepting when you blunder. But the key is to learn from your missteps, so...
312: The 4 Ways To Change Your Brain, Body, Business (or Anything Else)
December 26, 2022 14:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBWhat are four choices you can make daily to change your brain, your body, and even your bank account? My book, Limitless, opens with a quote from a famous French philosopher that says, “Life is the C between B & D”. B is birth, D is death, and C—life—is choice. Every morning you have a chance and a choice to grow, make things better, and move in the direction to achieve everything you desire. On today’s episode, I’m going to go over four areas that you can focus on every single day to ch...
311: Simple Ways To Get Your Daily Brain Nutrition with Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger
December 19, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MBWhat are the best nutrients and foods for optimal brain health? We are a society on the go and that often means it’s difficult to find foods that are nutritious, delicious, and convenient. You already know how important it is to eat for better brain health, but how can you find foods that are easy without adding extra time to your already busy day? To dive into this topic, I’m excited to be live in the MOSH office today with actor Patrick Schwarzenegger and media icon Maria Shriver. Foun...
310: Unlock And Boost Your Multiple Intelligences
December 12, 2022 14:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBHow can you boost and unlock your multiple intelligences? There’s a common misunderstanding that there is one type of intelligence. Maybe you took a standardized test when you were in school, and that score was how you defined your IQ. But research shows that not only are there multiple types of intelligence, but it isn’t a fixed number either. I’m going to dive into this research on today’s show. Specifically, I’m going to go over Howard Gardner’s eight types of intelligences, plus a fe...
309: Home Education Strategies For Raising Resilient Children with Katie Wells
December 05, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBHow can you enhance your child’s education to meet the unknown demands of their future? In our rapidly changing world, it can be difficult to find education that will serve your children’s needs as they grow towards adulthood. Very few of the options take into account what children might encounter once they leave school. So, how do you find resources to develop your child’s ability to learn rapidly, adapt quickly, stay curious, and excel at problem solving? I’m excited to have Katie Well...
308: After Covid: Optimize Your Brain In a Changing World with Oz Garcia
November 28, 2022 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBHow can you optimize your brain power in a changing world? For many people, the Covid pandemic had long-lasting effects that they’re struggling with today. You’ve likely heard of Covid brain, marked by brain fog, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and focus and concentration issues. These are serious issues, but one of the things that hinders recovery from long-term health issues is your ability to have an optimistic outlook. I’m excited to welcome my guest, Oz Garcia, to go in-depth on...
307: Stressed? Rewiring Your Brain for Gratitude
November 21, 2022 14:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBHow can you grow your gratitude? We talk a lot about how gratitude rewires your brain, but the benefits don’t stop there. Gratitude lowers your blood pressure, helps you sleep, and even raises your self-esteem. That’s why it’s so important to nurture your gratitude, so it can grow and become abundant. I’m grateful to be here with you today, talking in-depth on this subject. I believe that what you appreciate in life, appreciates. The more you express gratitude, the more plentiful gratitu...
306: The Key To Long-Life Learning with Chip Conley
November 14, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBWhat are the keys to long-life learning? There’s a difference between being a life-long learner and long-life learner. How you learn at thirty years old is different from how you learn at sixty years old. As you age, your brain changes, which then transforms how you look at certain topics, what you want to learn about, and why you want to learn about them. To go deeper into this topic, I’m thrilled to have Chip Conley as our special guest today. Chip is the founder and CEO of Modern Elde...
305: Using Meditation to Supercharge Your Performance with Vishen Lakhiani
November 07, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBCan meditation improve your intuition, performance, and relationships? When it comes to productivity and performance, meditation is a powerful tool. But the benefits of meditation extend far beyond simply getting day-to-day results. By focusing your mind for a few minutes a day, you can achieve results far beyond what you think is possible. To go deeper into this topic, I’m excited to be here with today’s guest, Vishen Lakhiani. Vishen is the founder of Mindvalley and a New York Times be...
304: Creating Your Genius Network for Greater Success with Joe Polish
October 31, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBWhat is a genius network and how do you build one? You’ve probably heard me say who you spend time with is who you become. That’s because your brain power doesn’t rely solely on your neurological networks, it’s influenced and shaped by your social network. Who you surround yourself with can have a direct impact on your capabilities and success. I’m excited to go deeper into this topic with our guest today, Joe Polish. Joe is the founder of Genius Network, one of the highest-level groups ...
303: The Whole Brain Method for Taking Notes
October 24, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBHow do you take effective notes so that you can remember more? As technology progresses, there are more notetaking options than ever before. While studies consistently show handwritten notes have better retention and comprehension than any other method, we still get asked frequently what the best whole brain method for taking notes is. Today, I’m going to take some of these questions from the Kwik Brain Universe on notetaking and do a modified Q&A to go into more specific detail on my fa...
302: Make The Placebo Effect Work for You with Erik Vance
October 17, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBHow do you make the placebo effect work for you? We talk a lot about the power of mindset. Before you can achieve any goal, you have to believe it’s possible and change your inner self-talk to support that belief. There’s powerful science that shows that the way you choose to see the world can physically affect your mind and your body, but you can even change your business, your brand, and beyond. I’m excited to have this conversation today with our guest Erik Vance. Erik is a science jo...
301: How To Use Physical Activity For Better Focus
October 10, 2022 17:56 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBCan physical exercise boost your brain power and focus? You’ve heard me say, as your body moves, the brain grooves. That’s because the primary reason you have a brain is to control the movement in your body. And as you move, your brain creates brain-derived neurotropic factors, which is like fertilizer for the brain. Today, I want to welcome you to do this Kwik challenge with me. I believe that when you challenge yourself in one area, you learn how to challenge yourself in other areas of...
300: The Four Elements of My Morning & Evening Routine
October 03, 2022 13:05 - 17 minutes - 39.6 MBWhat are the four elements in my morning and night routine that can help you become limitless? Welcome to the 300th episode of the Kwik Brain podcast. Whether you’ve been with us for a few months or several years, every episode has been and will continue to be dedicated to helping you realize your greatest potential. I’m honored to be your Brain Coach and to be with you on this journey into self-discovery. I believe there’s a version of yourself that you haven’t met yet. And while that p...
299: Use Your Microbiome for Better Mood, Memory, and Dreams with Dr. Jeffrey Bland
September 26, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 45 MBWhat role does your microbiome take in shaping your moods, memory, and even your dreams? You already know that what you eat matters, especially for your brain matter. The mind-gut connection is so strong, I’ve often referred to it as your second brain. But this interconnectedness extends throughout your entire body and can directly impact your immune system. To have this very important conversation, I’m excited to have Dr. Jeffrey Bland on our show today. Dr. Bland is the founder of Big ...
298: How to Unlearn Fear Using the Limitless Model
September 19, 2022 11:51 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBHow do you unlimit your fear? Fear is hardwired into your brain, and it isn’t always a bad thing. It’s meant to keep you safe, but in our modern world, stress is often misidentified in the brain as fear. This can trigger your fight, flight, or freeze response, and that can hurt your productivity, hinder your performance, and take away your peace of mind. In today’s episode, I want to talk about fear through the lens of the Limitless model. Using Mindset, Motivation, and Methods as a fram...
297: Finding Opportunities in Hard Situations with Jason Feifer
September 12, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBWhat is your ‘wouldn’t go back moment’, and how do you reach it? Change is not optional. It happens whether you want it to or not. But the good news is your brain is meant to change, which means your life is meant to change. Without realizing it, you’ve likely had a moment after difficulty where you realized that what you experienced gave you a new skill, perspective, or mentality that you wouldn’t give up. To have this transformative conversation with you, I’m thrilled to have Jason Fei...
296: Using Light To Enhance Your Memory with Dr. Shelley James
September 05, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBHow do you use light to enhance your memory? As the world becomes increasingly digital, you’re likely spending more time indoors with artificial light. Blue light from screens can interrupt your sleep, focus, and concentration. But can some types of light actually make you stronger or smarter? To go in-depth on this topic, I’m thrilled to welcome Dr. Shelley James on our show today. She’s an international expert on light and well-being, as well as a trained glass artist and electrician. ...
295: The Key To Sustainable Change And Lasting Motivation with Michelle Segar
August 29, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBWhat is the key to lasting motivation? Motivation is a topic that comes up a lot in our community. You want to eat right, read more, exercise daily, and meditate regularly. But talking about making a change is often easier than achieving long-term follow-through. I’m excited to have Dr. Michelle Segar on our show today to talk more about this topic. She’s an award-winning motivation scientist and researcher at the University of Michigan. She’s the author of No Sweat: How the Simple Scien...
294: Your Burning Questions Answered
August 22, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 23 MBQuestions are the answer. If you’ve been in our community for a while, you’ve probably heard me say that. Once you start asking more questions, you start finding more answers. And even listening to what others are asking can prompt you down your own path of self-discovery. In today’s episode, I’m going to do a rapid-fire Q&A. Every month, our team goes through questions from our Kwik Brain community and we’ve compiled a list of topics all of you have asked about the most. Knowledge alone...
293: Four Kwik Tips To Remember Jokes
August 15, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBHow do you memorize jokes? Tell me if this sounds familiar. You hear a fantastic joke, but when the time comes to repeat it, your mind goes blank. This doesn’t seem to happen with song lyrics or movie quotes, so why do jokes feel like they disappear moments after you hear them? I work with stand-up comedians to help them memorize their sets by teaching them the methods we teach in our online memory course, and today, I’m going to give you four Kwik Tips to help you remember jokes. When...
292: Kwik Techniques Applied In Real Life
August 08, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.6 MBOne of the things our community talks about the most, is how to apply our methods in a wide variety of applications. Every day, the Kwik Brain team reads joy stories from students, clients, readers, and listeners telling us about the tactics and strategies that work best both personally and professionally. Today’s episode is really special. It’s the first in a new set of unique episodes called Kwik Stories, where we will bring these comments and posts to life throughout the year. I’d like ...