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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