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Mentioned in 21 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.

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Mentioned in 21 episodes

Mentioned by

Charan Ranganath

when discussing mindfulness as a method for improving attention.

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#430 – Charan Ranganath: Human Memory, Imagination, Deja Vu, and False Memories

Mentioned by

Charan Ranganath

, who states he is blanking on the title.

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

Mentioned as having eye-opening research on how to rewire your brain and take it back from the chaos of the world.

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12 Minutes to a Better Brain: Neuroscientist Reveals the #1 Habit for Clarity & Focus

Mentioned by

Brené Brown

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

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Brené on Lock-In and Lock-Through Power

Mentioned by

Dan Harris

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

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The Science of Training Your Attention | Dr. Amishi Jha

Mentioned by

Amishi Jha

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

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Mind Control 101: How to Own Your Attention in a World Built to Steal It | Amishi Jha (Fan Fav)

Mentioned by

Alison Beard

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

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Find Focus in a Chaotic World

Mentioned by

Chris

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

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

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

Mentioned by

Alex Bridgewater

about research on the timeframe of significance for a daily mindfulness practice.

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EP 276: Alex Bridgewater — Sports Psychology Tools to Elevate Your Climbing Performance

Recommended by the episode description and mentioned by

Amishi Jha

as sharing discoveries on how attention can be trained.

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Why You Can’t Pay Attention—And How to Get It Back with Dr. Amishi Jha

Recommended by

Jim Kwik

as a book about finding focus, owning attention, and investing 12 minutes a day.

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Discover Your Focus in 12 Minutes with Dr. Amishi Jha

Mentioned by

Amishi Jha

as her book about finding focus and owning your attention.

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3 ways to defend your mind against social media distortions

Mentioned by

Ed Mylett

as a newly published book by Dr.

Amishi Jha

, a neuroscientist and professor of psychology.

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The Neuroscience Behind Mindfulness w/ Dr. Amishi Jha

Recommended by

Daniel Goleman

for her research on attention and mindfulness.

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Daniel Goleman || Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence

Mentioned by

Rangan Chatterjee

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

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

Mentioned by

Eric Zimmer

and

Amishi Jha

during the podcast as the topic of their conversation.

Dr. Amishi Jha on Peak Mind and Attention Training

Recommended by

Dave Asprey

as a guide to improving focus and attention through mindfulness.

How Focus and Attention Powers Your Mind – Amishi Jha, Ph.D. : 940

Mentioned by

Greg McKeown

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.

93. What's Essential: Dr. Amishi Jha on Protecting the Asset of Your Mind

Mentioned by

Dave Stachowiak

as the author of the book, and the subject of the podcast episode.

566: Ways to Pay Attention Better, with Amishi Jha

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