Jim Kwik on Accelerated Learning and Brain Health

07/24/24 • 50 min

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In this episode, I have the honor of hosting the incredible Jim Kwik, a world-renowned brain coach and memory expert. Jim shares his remarkable journey from being labeled the "boy with the broken brain" to becoming a leading authority in brain performance and accelerated learning. Jim shares strategies for enhancing memory, boosting reading speed, and unlocking the true potential of our minds.

Rising from the challenges of a childhood brain injury, Jim developed groundbreaking strategies to enhance mental performance. For over three decades, he's been on a mission to empower individuals to unlock their true genius, empowering them to live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose. Jim is a coach and the author of the book Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life.

Connect with Jim and grab your free virtual pass to the “Limitless Learner Summit” starting August 5. At the summit, you will learn from Jim Kwik and other expert speakers how to supercharge your memory, optimize brain health, and unlock your potential, leading to increased productivity, performance, and personal growth.

Episode Highlights:

[01:40] - Jim's journey and overcoming his traumatic brain injury.
[06:43] - Jim's mission is to empower individuals through brain training.
[10:03] - The significance of mindset and the power of words.
[11:13] - Practical brain health tips, including diet and hydration.
[15:45] - How can killing ants improve your brain?
[20:13] - Speed reading techniques and the importance of focus.
[31:50] - The Pomodoro Technique and managing focus with ADHD.
[38:42] - The role of choice in achieving flow states and maintaining focus.
[44:44] - Jim's advice for staying in a flow state and the power of stopping mid-sentence.
[46:30] - Show up for yourself at The Limitless Learner Summit.

Connect with Jim Kwik:

Free Virtual Pass to the Limitless Learner Summit (August 5th to 7th): https://www.TheLimitlessLearner.com/CWB

Follow Jim Kwik on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

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Episode Highlights:

Connect with Jim Kwik:

Free Virtual Pass to the Limitless Learner Summit (August 5th to 7th): https://www.TheLimitlessLearner.com/CWB

Follow Jim Kwik on social media: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Want to be ‘SuccessFULL with ADHD’ by Activating Your ADHD Potential?
Order our 3x best-selling book/workbook for adults with ADHD ▶️ http://bit.ly/activateadhd

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[17:07] - The benefits and drawbacks of thriving off adrenaline.
[26:52] - Emphasizing the emotional impact of slow failures.
[27:51] - Common sleep phenomenon observed among ADHD individuals.
[31:15] - The challenges faced by individuals with ADHD in sleeping.
[44:18] - The overarching impact of sleep on all aspects of life.
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Website: sleepdoctor.com
Sleep Chronotype Quiz: Find out your chronotype
Book: "The Power of When"
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SuccessFULL With ADHD - Jim Kwik on Accelerated Learning and Brain Health

Transcript

Brooke Schnittman00:00:00.000

The biggest thing that I hear from ADHD ears is I don't want to do the Pomodoro Technique. I don't want to do 10 to 40 minutes, because I don't know if I'm gonna get this focus back, you're in a flow state, right? And then you have to stop and break. What do we do about that? You're

Jim Kwik00:00:16.050

getting into that flow state, we make these choices. And if I'm in flow writing, I won't stop. But I will