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How 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 keys, you’ll learn more in less time, allowing you to achieve results you never thought possible. Knowledge by itself isn’t power. It only becomes power when you apply and implement it—when you take action. You develop deeper understanding, helping you to connect new information with what you already know. If you’ve been struggling to take your learning to a whole new level, this episode is for you. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productiv

What’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 New York Times bestselling author, host of the award-winning On Purpose podcast, and Chief Purpose Officer of Calm. He’s here to talk about his new book, 8 Rules of Love: How to Find It, Keep It, and Let It Go. We often characterize love as something you fall into. But like anything, you have to learn how to develop love in order to nurture and sustain that connection with another person. If you’ve struggled with finding a deep, meaningful connection, or you want to learn how to grow even closer to someone, this episode is for y

Is 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 author of the book, The Science and Technology of Growing Young: An Insider’s Guide to the Breakthroughs that Will Dramatically Extend Our Lifespan…And What You Can Do Right Now. All behavior is belief driven. When you let go of the limiting beliefs that are holding you back, you not only add years to your life, but life to your years. If you’re looking for small, simple steps that you can take right now to work towards a happier, healthier, longer life, this episode is for you. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join

How 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, Physiology, and Psychiatry at UCSF. He’s the founder of Neuroscape, host of a national PBS show, and the co-author of The Distracted Mind: Ancient Brains in a High-Tech World. It’s impossible to put all of your focus everywhere at the same time. That’s simply not how the brain works. But being able to ignore certain stimuli isn’t a process that comes naturally. You have to learn how to direct where your attention goes. If you’ve been struggling with how to concentrate, focus, and minimize distractions in your daily life, this episode

How 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 things better, and start to move your life in the direction you both deserve and desire. Every morning you wake up to new opportunity. You have the chance to make new choices to help change your brain and your body. All you have to do is take one small, simple step. Listen in, as I review how you can regain control over your day and jumpstart your momentum to make 2023 your best year yet. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productivity. I know i

What 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 longest study on adult life ever conducted. He’s also co-author of the brand-new book, The Good Life: Lesson From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness. There’s a misconception that fame, money, or success will lead to happiness. But what keeps you happy and healthy as you proceed through your life? Listen in, as Dr. Waldinger reveals the surprising lessons he’s learned studying happiness over the course of his career. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically d

How 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 you can move forward, rather than denying them. It’s impossible to avoid miscalculations and slipups in life—both big and small. And the busier you are, the more likely you are to make errors. Listen in, as I give you three things you can so to bounce back from any mistake without succumbing to panic, blame, or excuses. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productivity. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I give you step-by-step guides

What 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 change the things you might not believe you have agency or control over. As I go through these areas, I want you commit to making a real choice by the end. There are a lot of areas in life that might feel like you don’t have influence over. But you do. You are the sum total of all the choices you’ve made in life—good, bad, or indifferent. If you’re ready to concentrate your efforts in specific, direct ways to unlock your limitless life, this episode is for you. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my bra

What 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. Founded in 2021, MOSH bar is a family-run business focused on creating better brain health through food, education, research, and providing the tools for a “mindstyle” lifestyle. I believe if you can change your brain, you can change your world. While there are many variables that go into nurturing optimal brain health, the food you choose is a large piece of living a limitless life. Listen in, as Patrick and Maria talk about their favorite brain nutrients and why they’re on a mission to make eating for your brain simple and conve

How 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 few extra, and some examples of how they might have developed or shaped your experiences of the world. I talk a lot about the importance of having a growth mindset and this is why. You can improve your intelligence, but you first have to believe it’s possible. Listen in, as I describe each of the eight types of intelligences and visualize each one to determine which type—or types—you connect with the most. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your pr

How 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 Wells on the show today. She’s Founder of Wellness Mama, mom of six, and a best-selling author. Her background in research, journalism, and nutrition has made her a powerful ally in education empowerment. Our education system focuses too much on what to learn rather than how to learn. That means it often hinders the growth and development that will serve your child’s future best. If you’re looking for a better approach to enhance your child’s education from your home, this episode is for you. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invit

How 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 this subject today. Oz is an expert on anti-aging, longevity, and fortifying the immune system. He’s a trailblazer in nutrition and author of multiple books, including his newest, After Covid: Optimize Your Health in a Changing World. Recovery is more than simply feeling better. You have to strengthen your immune system, replenish your brain, and rediscover your sense of meaning. No matter what issues you’re currently dealing with, if you’re looking for great protocols to optimize your brain in a constantly changing world, th

How 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 gratitude becomes. Gratitude and appreciation don’t necessarily have anything to do with what you have, but they make what you have more valuable. Listen in, as I walk you through a thought experiment to help you focus on being grateful today, so you can grow your appreciation for tomorrow. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productivity. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I give you step-by-step guides using the accelerated learning model t

What 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 Elder Academy, which focuses on the value of intergenerational collaboration in companies. His latest book, Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder, encourages people to rethink the value of having five generations contributing to the workspace. Long-life learning is the idea your thoughts are part of a holistic, systemic process that adapts as you age. Your focus and interests shift into seeking deeper meaning in the topics and subjects you study. Society tends to focus on how long you live. Listen in, as Chip explains why he b

Can 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 bestselling author of several books. Today, we’re live for his newest release, The 6 Phase Meditation Method: The Proven Technique to Supercharge Your Mind, Manifest Your Goals, and Make Magic in Minutes a Day. The mind is capable of achieving amazing results, including connecting with people and information in intuitive and impactful ways across time and space. Listen in, as Vishen talks the inspiration behind writing this book and how these techniques can unlock your limitless potential. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite

What 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 for entrepreneurs in the world. He’s host of multiple top-ranked podcasts, and author of several books, including his latest, What’s in It for Them?: 9 Genius Networking Principles to Get What You Want by Helping Others Get What They Want. When you connect people and ideas, you can change lives. But you don’t want to build just any network of people—you want a genius network. Listen in, as Joe goes into detail on why he created his Genius Network, what it involves, and gives you strategies and action steps for building your ow

How 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 favorite methods. The more information you can remember, the more likely you can utilize those learnings in your daily life. Listen in, as I review several ways to level up your notetaking skills to help you learn faster and remember more. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productivity. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I give you step-by-step guides using the accelerated learning model to help you get more done and achieve your g

How 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 journalist and an editor with The New York Times Well desk. He’s also the author of the book, Suggestible You: The Curious Science of Your Brain’s Ability to Deceive, Transform, and Heal. Research into the power of suggestibility shows that your brain relies on analyzing the past to make predictions about the future. And it takes a lot of shortcuts based on what it expects the outcome to be. Listen in, as Erik talks about how you can use the power of these expectations and beliefs to achieve extraordinary results in any area of

Can 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 your life. That’s how you build strength and mental resilience. You can make real change in your life simply by challenging yourself to do brand new things. It adds novelty to your life, which creates new brain connections and stimulates neural growth. Listen in, as I talk about some physical exercises you can do to boost your brain power and level up your focus. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productivity. I know it sounds too good to

What 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 person is patiently waiting to be introduced, my goal is to help you gain insight, find inspiration, and offer practical instruction until you meet. I believe if you can win the morning, you can win the day. And often your morning begins the night before. Listen in, as I share four elements of both my morning and evening routines that can help you unlock your truly limitless potential. ***If you’re inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 10-day course, specifically designed to boost your productivity. I know i