The Habit Mechanic - Unlock your Human-AI Edge

Dr. Jon Finn
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May 9, 2025 • 14min

Coaching Is Failing in the AI-Era: 4 Reasons Why

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' hereWhy do most performance psychology approaches fail to deliver lasting results? Dr. Jon Finn - creator of Human-AI Performance Psychology - tackles this challenging question head-on, revealing statistical evidence that even gold-standard talk therapies like CBT only help one in five people—with benefits typically fading within a year.Drawing from three performance psychology degrees and extensive field experience with elite performers, Dr. Finn shares the four fundamental flaws in traditional coaching approaches that led him to develop the Habit Mechanic AI Edge system. This revolutionary framework has helped clients secure tangible results like circa $90,000 salary increases, and equity positions by becoming leaders in human-AI performance.The breakthrough lies in understanding Brain States first, creating both long-term and daily strategic plans, and implementing a comprehensive behavioral automation system. Unlike conventional approaches that offer disconnected tips and tricks, this system treats personal performance with the same strategic seriousness businesses apply to their planning processes. The result is a four-step AI-Edge Success Cycle that addresses the growing complexity and overwhelm of our AI-enhanced world.Most remarkably, Dr. Finn's and his team's approach doesn't require abandoning everything you've tried before—it provides a better container that amplifies existing tools and adds "super boosters" to make them stick. As he eloquently puts it, "You're only ever one Brain State habit away" from transformation.Ready to experience what's possible when performance psychology is rebuilt from first principles for the AI-Era (i.e., Human-AI Performance Psychology)? Learn more about one-to-one coaching on our website, download "Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution," or join our upcoming webinar "The AI Lie" on May 14th to discover what successful individuals and teams are doing differently in the age of artificial intelligence.
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May 5, 2025 • 48min

The NEW Psychology of Human-AI Performance: An Introduction

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' here🤓 Read the article hereIn this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Jon Finn introduces Human-AI Performance Psychology, the revolutionary field he created and founded to address our most urgent challenge: optimizing human performance in the AI era.As the originator and founder of this new discipline, Dr. Finn shares the pioneering frameworks he's developed through 25 years of research and work with over 20,000 people. His proprietary Three Brain States model explains why traditional approaches to performance improvement fail, especially in our AI-augmented world.Discover how your brain's energy states—Recharge, Medium Charge, and High Charge—determine your success, and why 98% of human behavior comes from habits, not knowledge. Dr. Finn reveals his Success Cycle methodology that helps professionals transform their relationship with AI tools from overwhelming to empowering.Whether you're a senior leader navigating digital transformation, a middle manager building high-performing teams, or an individual seeking to thrive amidst technological change, this episode provides the science-backed insights that only the founder of Human-AI Performance Psychology can deliver:Amplify High Charge thinking through AI collaborationAutomate Medium Charge tasks efficientlyEnhance recovery and reduce stress through optimized brain statesThe gap between those who master their Brain States and those who don't is widening daily. Will you be one of the pioneers who leads in the AI era? 
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Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 3min

Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution (2/6)- How to Measure Your Brain States

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...🎁 Get the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’  book for FREE 👉 here Unlocking peak mental performance in the AI era requires understanding exactly how your brain functions throughout the day. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Jon Finn reveals the first critical step of the Success Cycle—measuring your brain states—and explains why this skill will become humanity's most valuable asset.Your brain operates like a solar-powered lighthouse, cycling through three distinct states: Recharge (recovery mode), Medium Charge (routine task mode), and High Charge (premium performance mode). Most professionals achieve only 1-2 hours of high-impact work daily, with the rest consumed by routine tasks. But by understanding your brain's natural rhythms and optimizing them, you can consistently achieve 5-6+ hours of high-impact work while actually working less overall.Dr. Finn introduces the Human AI Readiness Brain State Assessment, a proven tool measuring fifteen key dimensions of your cognitive performance. Your score reveals your current profile: Cross-to-Bear (losing 4-5 hours of premium thinking daily), Jagged Jewel (losing 2-4 hours), or Arrowhead (losing 1-3 hours). This measurement forms the foundation upon which the entire Success Cycle builds.Traditional approaches to improving performance fall dramatically short in the AI era. A comprehensive study of over 52,000 people showed that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—considered the gold standard—fails to produce meaningful improvement for 58% of participants. The fundamental problem? These approaches focus on providing knowledge rather than building habits, when research shows 98-100% of human behavior comes from habits, not from knowing what we should do.The Success Cycle offers something fundamentally different—a systematic approach based on a proprietary nine-factor habit mechanic system. Just as sports science revolutionized athletics by revealing the science behind peak physical performance, understanding brain states will transform how we work with AI. Ready to measure your brain states and begin optimizing your performance? This episode gives you everything you need to take that crucial first step.
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Apr 7, 2025 • 1h 9min

Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution (1/6): The Hidden Problem No One’s Talking About

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...🎧Listen to the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’  audiobook for free 👉 here 💪More details on our Resilience and Cognitive Performance Coaching and training 👉 hereHello, Habit Mechanics — Dr. Jon Finn here. In this special 6-part series, I’m unpacking my brand-new book Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution: The Proven Four-Step System to Become Irreplaceable (No Tech Skills Required).In this first episode, I reveal the hidden Brain State problem that’s quietly sabotaging performance in the AI era. You’ll hear the first 7 chapters of the audiobook, plus exclusive commentary on how to master your Brain States — the key to unlocking focus, energy, and long-term success in an AI-augmented world.Whether you’ve read the book or you’re just curious, this series will give you powerful, practical tools to stay ahead — at work, in life, and with AI.What you’ll learn in this episode:Why Brain State mastery is now the #1 human superpowerWhat makes our coaching system the "Dyson of performance coaching"How to apply our proven 4-step brain-based system (including tools like the 3-to-1 Reflection)Why brain-smart teams will win the AI race
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Mar 1, 2025 • 31min

How to become a Human-AI Coach (Part 3)

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...🎧Listen to the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’  BOOK for free 👉 here In this third and final episode of our mini-series on how to become a Human-AI Coach, Dr. Jon Finn dives into the critical role of creating Brain State Intelligent Cultures in organizations.Building on concepts from his book Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution, Dr. Finn explores why businesses are struggling to extract value from AI investments—not because of the technology itself, but because of cognitive overload in their people.He explains how organizations can succeed by focusing on Brain State optimization, and why a Brain State Intelligent Culture will be the key to thriving in the AI era.Drawing parallels to Lean Six Sigma, Dr. Finn presents a systematic approach for organizations to cultivate high-performing cultures where both humans and AI tools work together seamlessly.Listen as he outlines the nine essential factors for creating this transformation and how businesses can position themselves as pioneers in this new era of cognitive performance.Don’t miss this crucial episode to understand how you can lead the charge in creating organizations that are not just AI-driven, but human-centered—and how becoming a Human-AI Coach can help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential.Tune in now!
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Feb 28, 2025 • 20min

How to become a Human-AI Coach (Part 2)

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...🎧Listen to the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’  BOOK for free 👉 hereIn this episode of the Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr. Jon Finn delves deeper into the role of the Human-AI Coach, continuing from part one of this mini-series. He explores the critical importance of brain state management, explaining how cognitive performance—the essence of what makes us human—is the most valuable asset we have in today's fast-paced, AI-driven world. Dr. Finn outlines how becoming a Human-AI Coach allows you to guide others in optimizing their brain states, ultimately enabling them to become high-performing thinkers and better humans.Through a step-by-step breakdown, you'll learn the core responsibilities of a Human-AI Coach: i) assessing brain states; ii) guiding individuals through effective Brain State management; iii) and helping them build sustainable; iv) performance-enhancing habits. He shares a case study from Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution that illustrates how Human-AI Coaches can help individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in the AI era. Whether it's focusing on individual optimization, team integration, or cultural transformation, Dr. Finn highlights how this emerging coaching role will be essential in supporting the next generation of high-performers.Plus, Dr. Finn introduces key coaching strategies, like the Success Cycle, and offers practical tips to implement these strategies with your clients. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be prepared to guide others in navigating the intersection of human intelligence and AI tools, ultimately transforming their performance and their lives.
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Feb 26, 2025 • 22min

How to become a Human-AI Coach (Part 1)

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...🎧Listen to the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’  BOOK for free 👉 hereIn this episode of the Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr. Jon Finn explores the foundational challenges we face in the AI era and the critical role of Brain State optimization in thriving amidst rapid technological advancements. Building on the previous episode, he delves into the emerging role of the Human-AI Coach—an essential figure in enhancing cognitive performance in the workplace. Dr. Finn outlines three key roles reshaping our future: - innovators- automators - Human AI coaches......with a particular focus on the vital role of coaches in guiding individuals and teams to optimize their Brain States for peak performance. The episode provides a glimpse into how the AI revolution is transforming work and why mastering Brain States will be crucial for success in this new era.
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Feb 23, 2025 • 36min

Why Current Coaching Approaches Fail in the AI Era (And What to Do About It)

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...🎧Listen to the full book for free 👉 herePodcast Description:In this episode, Dr. Jon Finn draws on insights from his groundbreaking new book: 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution: The Proven 4-Step System to Become Irreplaceable (No Tech Skills Required).He explores why traditional approaches to cognitive performance optimization are failing in the AI era—and what needs to change. Drawing from chapters 11 and 12, Dr. Finn dives into the science behind why traditional methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and wellness programs are inadequate in a rapidly evolving, AI-augmented world.Key Highlights:Chapter 11: "Why Traditional Solutions Fail in the AI Era"Dr. Finn dissects why current methods simply can’t keep up with the demands of AI, offering real-world case studies and research that showcase their limitations.Chapter 12: "Like Sport Science for Your Brain"Discover why adopting a Human-AI approach to cognitive performance—much like how sports science revolutionized physical performance—is the key to thriving in the AI-driven workplace.The introduction of the Success Cycle, a transformative model that rewires habits and optimizes brain states, allowing professionals to thrive while managing AI tools effectively.Unlock Peak Cognitive Performance in the AI Era: Dr. Finn explains how mastering your brain’s neurobiological energy patterns—your brain states—is the key to managing the complexities of the AI revolution. Through a sport science-inspired approach, Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution provides a four-step system that’s already showing results for people who apply it in just 30 days.A Transformative Coaching Opportunity: In this episode, Dr. Finn also previews the exciting new role of the Human-AI Coach, and introduces the Habit Mechanic AI-Edge Coach methodology. This is your chance to lead the charge in helping organizations build Brain State intelligent cultures and help individuals optimize their cognitive performance for peak results.Whether you’re looking to maximize your own cognitive performance or lead others through this transformative era, this episode lays the groundwork for creating a sustainable, AI-augmented future.Listen now to discover why traditional methods no longer work and how mastering brain states with AI tools can unlock real breakthroughs in your professional and personal life.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 33min

Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution - NEW Book! ✨🧠

Unlock the secrets to thriving in the AI era by mastering your cognitive energy! Discover a transformative four-step system designed to optimize your brain states without requiring tech skills. Learn about the Recharge, Medium Charge, and High Charge Brain States that enhance mental performance. Dive into practical tools for activating your Recharge state and gain clarity with a daily reflection technique. Explore how AI can take over routine tasks, allowing you to focus on complex problem-solving and peak brain performance.
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Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 26min

Go From Replaceable to Unstoppable in the AI Era (without Tech Skills)

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...Access the free training hereThe podcast episode focuses on navigating the evolving landscape of the AI era, highlighting how individuals can transition from being replaceable to becoming irreplaceable. Strategies discussed include understanding the tasks AI can manage, developing cognitive skills for enhancing productivity, and leveraging mental health as a crucial component in adapting to technological advancements.• Introduction to the AI landscape and its impact on careers • Importance of recognizing which tasks can be automated • Understanding the Human-AI collaboration framework • The necessity for resilient professionals in the AI era • Introduction of the Habit Mechanic AI Edge System • The role of cognitive capability in maximizing productivity • Strategies for optimizing brain states for better performance • Future implications of AI in job roles and required skill sets

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