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Mentioned in 19 episodes
Peak Mind
Book • 2021
Peak Mind by Amishi Jha provides a comprehensive overview of the science of attention, debunking common assumptions and offering new insights into how attention works.
The book introduces three subsystems of attention: the flashlight, floodlight, and juggler.
It offers practical, flexible 12-minute-a-day exercises to lift mental fog, declutter the mind, and strengthen focus.
Drawing from research and personal experiences, including work with soldiers, firefighters, athletes, and professionals, Dr. Jha guides readers on how to train their brains to pay attention more effectively, helping them to function at their peak in all aspects of life.
The book introduces three subsystems of attention: the flashlight, floodlight, and juggler.
It offers practical, flexible 12-minute-a-day exercises to lift mental fog, declutter the mind, and strengthen focus.
Drawing from research and personal experiences, including work with soldiers, firefighters, athletes, and professionals, Dr. Jha guides readers on how to train their brains to pay attention more effectively, helping them to function at their peak in all aspects of life.
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Mentioned in 19 episodes
Mentioned by 

when discussing mindfulness as a method for improving attention.


Charan Ranganath

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#430 – Charan Ranganath: Human Memory, Imagination, Deja Vu, and False Memories
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, who states he is blanking on the title.


Charan Ranganath

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The Neuroscience Of Memory: Deja Vu, Photographic Memory, Improving Cognition & Why We Remember With Charan Ranganath, PhD
Mentioned by 

as the author of the book and a professor of psychology at the University of Miami.


Dan Harris

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The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha
Mentioned by 

, sharing key learnings from the book that changed her work.


Brené Brown

69 snips
Brené on Lock-In and Lock-Through Power
Mentioned by 

as the author of the book and guest on the podcast.


Alison Beard

55 snips
Find Focus in a Chaotic World
Mentioned by 

as the author of the book being discussed in the podcast.


Chris

53 snips
How to Stop Losing Your Mind (Literally): The Surprising Science of Attention with Amishi Jha
Mentioned by 

when discussing the title's connection to achieving a broad perspective.


Amishi Jha

42 snips
Mind Control 101: How to Own Your Attention in a World Built to Steal It | Amishi Jha (Fan Fav)
Mentioned by Lee Camp as the author of "Peak Mind", exploring research on attention training for optimal performance and well-being.

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207: A Toolkit for Mental Wellbeing
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about research on the timeframe of significance for a daily mindfulness practice.

Alex Bridgewater

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EP 276: Alex Bridgewater — Sports Psychology Tools to Elevate Your Climbing Performance
Recommended by the episode description and mentioned by 

as sharing discoveries on how attention can be trained.


Amishi Jha

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Why You Can’t Pay Attention—And How to Get It Back with Dr. Amishi Jha
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as a book about finding focus, owning attention, and investing 12 minutes a day.


Jim Kwik

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Discover Your Focus in 12 Minutes with Dr. Amishi Jha
Mentioned by 

as her book about finding focus and owning your attention.


Amishi Jha

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3 ways to defend your mind against social media distortions
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as a newly published book by Dr. 

, a neuroscientist and professor of psychology.


Ed Mylett


Amishi Jha

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The Neuroscience Behind Mindfulness w/ Dr. Amishi Jha
Mentioned by 

as a brilliant new book looking at the science of attention.


Rangan Chatterjee

How To Train Your Attention and Improve Your Life with Dr Amishi Jha #218
Mentioned by 

and 

during the podcast as the topic of their conversation.


Eric Zimmer


Amishi Jha

Dr. Amishi Jha on Peak Mind and Attention Training
Recommended by 

as a guide to improving focus and attention through mindfulness.


Dave Asprey

How Focus and Attention Powers Your Mind – Amishi Jha, Ph.D. : 940
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as a marvelous new book that explains that there's nothing wrong with a distractible brain and offers a method to train attention more effectively.


Greg McKeown

93. What's Essential: Dr. Amishi Jha on Protecting the Asset of Your Mind
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as the author of the book, and the subject of the podcast episode.


Dave Stachowiak

566: Ways to Pay Attention Better, with Amishi Jha
Written by Dr. 

, detailing her research on attention and mindfulness.


Amishi Jha

How To Master A Peak Mindset, Find Your Focus & Own Your Attention w/Dr. Amishi Jha EP 1178
Recommended by 

as a great book on mindfulness, suggesting it as a starting point for anyone interested in the topic.


Ryan Owens

How To Use Sports as a Vehicle for Impact in Life with Ryan Jay Owens, Ep 162