A high IQ isn't useful if you can't make decent life decisions.
Drawing from neuroscience and behavioural psychology, this episode delivers practical frameworks for cognitive development. You'll discover:
- No-nonsense tools to stop overthinking and start actually learning from your mistakes
- Real-world examples of how reflection beats raw intelligence
- A simple system for turning life's patterns into practical wisdom
- Research-basked methods for implementing reflection practices and deliberate learning
Backed by real examples and zero fluff, this episode shares timeless principles that work for anyone, regardless of IQ.
Perfect for ambitious professionals seeking to optimize their cognitive performance and decision-making capabilities.
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Chapters:
00:00 Making more intelligent decisions
01:05 Behaving intelligently
08:31 Spotting patterns in your environment and learning from them
12:27 Experiment and adapt quickly
13:54 Lesson about spotting patterns
16:57 Put more time
18:55 Be an intelligent investor
25:32 Questions that will give a motivational boost if you're feeling lost
27:10 Journaling prompts
29:31 Feedback from peers and friends
32:05 Therapy and coaching
33:40 Deliberate practice
37:10 Send off
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