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How to Optimize Your Brain for WORK: Achieving Hyper-Efficiency with Dr. Mithu Storoni : 1221

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Nov 12, 2024
Dr. Mithu Storoni, a neuroscientist and author of "Hyper Efficient," delves into how to unlock your brain's potential for peak work performance. She discusses the critical roles of astrocytes and the locus coeruleus in enhancing focus and mental clarity. Discover effective ways to harness neuroplasticity and optimize breathing rhythms to improve productivity despite distractions. Stoics principles like managing arousal states and synchronizing with ultradian rhythms reveal how to boost your cognitive efficiency and resilience in high-pressure environments.
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INSIGHT

Brain as a System

  • The brain, like the world, is a complex, distributed system.
  • Reducing it to single pathways oversimplifies its true nature.
INSIGHT

Einstein's Astrocytes

  • Einstein had more astrocytes, which support neurons, than average.
  • Astrocytes may have boosted his cognitive efficiency.
ADVICE

Glial Cell Health

  • Treat the brain as a complex system for optimal astrocyte function.
  • Consider environmental factors and holistic well-being.
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