The Habit Mechanic - Unlock your Human-AI Edge

Dr. Jon Finn
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Jun 5, 2025 • 13min

Three Jobs That Will Survive the AI Revolution

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...⚡️Learn more about the AI Era Leadership Accelerator here.The AI revolution is already disrupting jobs across multiple industries, with technology that seemed like science fiction just months ago now becoming reality. Professor Stuart Russell's BBC Reith Lectures from 2021 offer a measured, academic perspective on AI's impact that predicted many developments we're now witnessing without hyperbole.• IBM recently laid off 8,000 HR staff as AI takes over cognitive tasks• UK graduate recruitment down 67%* as companies can use AI for entry-level tasks (*scroll down for a clarification on this stat)• AI is affecting cognitive jobs now but will soon impact physical trades too• Agricultural technology from companies like John Deere demonstrates how AI is transforming traditional physical work• Three roles will likely survive: innovators solving complex problems, automators building AI systems, and human-AI performance psychology coaches• The last defendable human skills will be helping other humans optimize their brain states• High-charge brain states enable complex thinking that AI cannot yet replicateWe now have our AI Era Leadership Accelerator, where we support people to become AI era leaders who are future-proofed and in-demand experts. Check out the link beneath this podcast for more information about our monthly challenge programme, or contact us through our website.*Graduate job listings in the UK have fallen by 67% since 2019, with AI playing a major role in that decline. While economic pressures and hiring slowdowns have contributed, experts estimate that 30–50% of the drop is directly linked to AI and automation reshaping entry-level roles — especially in sectors like finance, law, consulting, tech, and media. As routine graduate tasks are absorbed by AI, employers are hiring fewer juniors.
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Jun 2, 2025 • 9min

How to become an AI Era Leader

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...⚡️Learn more about the AI Era Leadership Accelerator here.In this episode Dr. Jon Finn introduces the new AI Era Leadership Accelerator program designed to help professionals become irreplaceable in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The monthly program teaches participants how to create and lead high-performing human-AI teams through understanding brain science, developing brain state intelligence, and implementing practical leadership strategies.• Monthly structured training, bonus content, masterclasses, and forum support• Access to 25 years of premium content now available at an accessible price point• Program participants reporting significant career advancements including $70,000 pay rises• Understanding brain operating principles as the foundation for effective leadership• Brain's priority for energy conservation explains procrastination and resistance to change• Developing "Brain State Intelligence" as the Six Sigma of the AI era• Gamified learning approach makes implementation easier and more engagingCheck out the link beneath this podcast to join the AI Era Leadership Accelerator and position yourself as an in-demand expert in the AI revolution.
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May 28, 2025 • 12min

Accelerate Your Success by Building a Human-AI Team

Discover the power of human-AI teams, where AI acts as a supportive ally rather than a replacement. Explore insights from elite sports on team dynamics that enhance collaboration and efficiency. Learn how brain state management can unlock productivity by allowing humans to shift focus from mundane tasks to more fulfilling work. Uncover the pitfalls of poor human-AI collaboration and why transforming team dynamics is crucial for success in the AI era. Plus, get practical tips on identifying your AI team members!
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May 22, 2025 • 14min

Why Leaders Fail to Change—And How AI Helps You Get Your Brain in Gear

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...👉 Get your free copy of Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution hereEpisode DescriptionMost leaders want to change. Few do.In this short walking episode, Dr. Jon Finn reveals why lasting change requires more than motivation — it demands the right Brain State.You’ll learn:Why “behavior” isn’t just what you do — but what you thinkWhy up to 100% of your actions are automatic (and how that traps you)How to break the willpower cycle and access your high-charge brain stateAnd how AI tools can help you reduce cognitive overload and focus your energy where it matters most🎧 Listen now and start thinking better, leading smarter — and finally making change stick.
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May 18, 2025 • 50min

Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution (3/6) - Planning with the Task Director

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' hereDr. Jon Finn introduces Step 2 of the Success Cycle—Planning with the Task Director—which helps connect daily Brain State optimization with meaningful long-term goals through a structured approach.• Creating a FAM story (Future, Ambitious, Meaningful story) acts as a personal lighthouse guiding brain energy• The power of connecting daily brain states to your 10-year vision through a structured approach• Building motivation through tracking progress, managing stress, and creating self-fulfilling prophecies• Identifying and strengthening six foundational areas: sleep, diet, exercise, stress management, confidence, and focus• Mastering "Super Habits" like the 3-to-1 reflection that enhance multiple areas simultaneously• Categorizing tasks as "ice cubes" (routine tasks for medium-charge states) or "ice sculptures" (complex tasks for high-charge states)• Prioritizing tasks for the next 30 days to strategically allocate optimal brain states• Maintaining the system through weekly reviews, a task inbox, and regular time estimate adjustmentsIf you're interested in becoming one of the world's first Human AI Performance Psychology Coaches, we currently have a few places available. Get in touch via our website for more details.
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May 15, 2025 • 8min

Elite Cognitive Performance Is Your Future-Proof Career Asset

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast...👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' hereDr. Jon Finn discusses the significant impact of AI on jobs and the importance of developing Elite Human Cognitive Performance skills to thrive in the AI era. Based on emerging data and the World Economic Forum report, the reality is that AI will affect more jobs than initially projected, with millions already displaced as companies silently replace human workers with AI technology.• Brain state intelligence has become a critical skill in the AI era• Most people are struggling with poor cognitive performance, signaled by brain fog, fatigue, and feeling overwhelmed• Traditional coaching methods are failing to help people adapt to AI challenges• Human AI Performance Psychology is a new approach created specifically for the AI era• After a successful pilot, Dr. Finn announces training for certified Human AI Performance Psychology coaches• This certification offers multiple career opportunities: becoming an AI leader, creating an AI-era business, or securing AI-resistant positions• Understanding brain states can help people capitalize on AI technology rather than be threatened by itIf you're interested in becoming a Certified Human AI Performance Psychology Coach, contact us for more details about the three available training positions.
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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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