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Optimizing your brain, with Jim Kwik
Manage episode 357803547 series 2897543
Today, we are joined by the world leader in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance! With over 7 million podcast downloads and the the author of the NY Times and #1 WSJ bestseller, Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life.
About Jim Kwik
Jim Kwik is a business coach, entrepreneur, and literal genius. He is the Founder and CEO of Kwik Learning, an online brain training and learning company that teaches people how to make the most of their minds. Jim suffered a brain injury when he was five years old, which caused him to have slow brain performance and struggle in school. He embarked on a journey to learn about his brain, why it was "broken," and what he could do to fix it.
During that journey, he discovered new learning habits, such as accelerated learning systems and tactics. He spent years conditioning his brain for faster reading and better memory. Companies such as SpaceX and Virgin are owned by billionaire geniuses such as Richard Branson.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:04 Jim’s trip to Egypt
3:03 Jim’s interest in the human’s brain
11:00 the L.I.E
14:30 Learning doesn't come from one area
16:18 Jim’s relationship with his grandmother
17:19 10 things you can do for a better brain
25:44 quality of sleep
28:00 Jim’s favorite exercise for the brain
30:24 chronic stress
32:36 Jim’s master class
34:00 outro
Links:
72 episodes
Manage episode 357803547 series 2897543
Today, we are joined by the world leader in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance! With over 7 million podcast downloads and the the author of the NY Times and #1 WSJ bestseller, Limitless - Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, Unlock Your Exceptional Life.
About Jim Kwik
Jim Kwik is a business coach, entrepreneur, and literal genius. He is the Founder and CEO of Kwik Learning, an online brain training and learning company that teaches people how to make the most of their minds. Jim suffered a brain injury when he was five years old, which caused him to have slow brain performance and struggle in school. He embarked on a journey to learn about his brain, why it was "broken," and what he could do to fix it.
During that journey, he discovered new learning habits, such as accelerated learning systems and tactics. He spent years conditioning his brain for faster reading and better memory. Companies such as SpaceX and Virgin are owned by billionaire geniuses such as Richard Branson.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:04 Jim’s trip to Egypt
3:03 Jim’s interest in the human’s brain
11:00 the L.I.E
14:30 Learning doesn't come from one area
16:18 Jim’s relationship with his grandmother
17:19 10 things you can do for a better brain
25:44 quality of sleep
28:00 Jim’s favorite exercise for the brain
30:24 chronic stress
32:36 Jim’s master class
34:00 outro
Links:
72 episodes
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