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TIP590: Lifelong Learning w/ Jim Kwik

Nov 30, 2023

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Brain expert Jim Kwik discusses how to upgrade our brains by rethinking our purpose, revitalizing our energy, and taking small steps every day. He shares tips for reading faster and improving retention. They also discuss the power of learning, delayed gratification, personalized instructions based on cognitive types, improving communication and relationships, and encourage self-improvement through small daily steps.

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Learning how to learn is a crucial skill for personal growth and success.

Reframing limiting beliefs and cultivating a growth mindset are essential for positive change.

Reading provides numerous benefits for cognitive abilities, creativity, and personal growth.

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Learning how to learn

In this podcast episode, brain expert Jim Quick discusses the importance of learning how to learn. He emphasizes that while many people focus on what to learn, they often overlook the crucial skill of learning how to learn. Jim shares his personal journey of overcoming learning disabilities and traumatic brain injury to become a renowned brain coach and author. He highlights the power of neuroplasticity, explaining that our brains are malleable and can constantly grow and change. Jim provides practical strategies for improving focus, memory, and reading speed, stressing the importance of taking brain breaks and scheduling time for personal growth and execution.

Flow: Achieving Optimal Performance

03:00

The Importance of Scheduling Personal Growth and Execution

00:39

Teaching Techniques for Retaining Information and Increasing Comprehension

03:44

Introduction

2min

The Power of Learning and Brain Optimization

8min

Repetitive Statements of Uncertainty

13min

The Power of Delayed Gratification

29min

Understanding Cognitive Types and Personalized Instructions

3min

Understanding Brain Animals: Improving Communication and Relationships

4min

Jim Kwik discusses his book and encourages self-improvement

2min

Clay Finck is joined by brain expert — Jim Kwik. They discuss how we can upgrade our brains by rethinking our purpose, revitalizing our energy, and taking small, simple steps every day. They also cover Jim’s tips for reading faster and improving retention to get more out of every page you read.

Jim Kwik is a New York Times bestselling author, brain coach, and the host of the Kwik Brain Podcast. He has served as the brain enhancement and high-performance coach and trainer to many of the world’s most admired Fortune 500 CEOs and a variety of public figures and celebrities, including Bill Gates, Tom Brady, Richard Branson, Stan Lee, Oprah Winfrey, Sergey Brin, Larry Page, and Elon Musk’s SpaceX Team. Jim puts high-level people in the position to use their brain power at optimum levels.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

02:33 - Why we should reconsider the practices we use to learn.

06:46 - Why all behavior is belief-driven.

10:11 - The number one asset we have to achieve anything we desire.

13:16 - The framework Jim uses to stay motivated.

17:45 - Arnold Schwarzenegger’s advice to Jim on what it takes to be the best in your field.

26:46 - How a strong sense of purpose can help anchor us in thinking long-term.

29:49 - How we can reach the flow state.

34:24 - Ways in which we can improve our focus and concentration.

36:43 - Why great questions will lead us to the answers we need.

47:43 - The mental benefits of a reading habit.

52:32 - Why it’s oftentimes better to read a book rather than listen to an audiobook.

56:15 - How you can increase reading retention.

Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.

BOOKS AND RESOURCES

Join the exclusive TIP Mastermind Community to engage in meaningful stock investing discussions with Stig, Clay, and the other community members.
Jim’s Book: Limitless.
Jim’s Podcast: Kwik Brain.
Find out your brain type here.
Jay Papasan’s book: The One Thing.
Learn more about the Berkshire Summit by clicking here or emailing Clay at clay@theinvestorspodcast.com.
Related Episode:TIP464: The Billionaire Coach’s Playbook w/ Matt Spielman or watch the video.
Related Episode: TIP494: The Worldly Wisdom of Charlie Munger or watch the video.
Related Episode: TIP571: Charlie Munger and the Psychology of Human Misjudgment or watch the video.
Check out all the books mentioned and discussed in our podcast episodes here.

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