PTSD -PT growth

1min Snip

00:00

Play full episode

Summary

Transcript

Episode notes

Difficult times offer the opportunity to distract, diminish, or develop us based on the choices we make. Our mindset, beliefs, and perceptions influence our actions and emotions. Hindsight often reveals the sense in past challenges, leading to gratitude for the growth they brought. Post-traumatic growth is a psychological phenomenon where adversity leads to personal development and a sense of gratitude, despite not wishing the experience upon anyone.

After suffering a traumatic brain injury as a child, this week’s returning podcast guest was labelled "the boy with the broken brain" by teachers and peers, shaping his beliefs about his own capabilities and potential.

Fast-forward to today, and he’s transformed his challenges into strengths, becoming a world renowned brain coach who’s helped thousands of people around the world enhance their memory and improve their brain performance.

I’m delighted to welcome Jim Kwik back for our second conversation. If you don’t know Jim, he’s spent the last three decades teaching his learning techniques to students from universities such as Harvard and CalTech. He’s also helped executives and employees from companies such as Google, Virgin, Nike and institutions like the United Nations to get the most out of work and life.

Jim is also the author of the bestselling book Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, And Unlock Your Exceptional Life and his first appearance on my podcast 12 months ago now, is one of the most downloaded episodes in this podcasts’ history.

In today's conversation, we cover many different topics relating to our brain and its limitless potential, including:

the importance of continuous learning,
how small changes can lead to big improvements in brain function,
the impact of our self-talk,
the role of our environment in shaping our productivity,
the importance of managing our energy and emotional states,
the power of choice in personal growth, and we discuss many practical techniques for better time management and focus.

One of the highlights of this episode is a real-time memory activity that Jim guides us all through, demonstrating the practical application of his techniques and showcasing how anyone can improve their memory and cognitive abilities if they have the right strategies.

Jim is such a wonderful and caring human being and a quite brilliant communicator, who has lots of practical knowledge that he is super passionate about sharing. And, I think his own journey from struggle to success, serves as a powerful reminder that each of us has a brain with incredible, limitless potential.

Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Try FREE for 7 days on Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore. For other podcast platforms go to https://fblm.supercast.com.

Thanks to our sponsors:

https://airbnb.co.uk/host

https://vivobarefoot.com/livemore

https://drinkag1.com/livemore

Show notes https://drchatterjee.com/469

DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website.