002 - Jim Kwik - No Brain Left Behind

WHAT WE COVERED


00:48 – Introducing today’s guest, Jim Kwik


04:08 – Jim’s origin story


09:58 – Growing up as an introvert


13:54 – Not letting school get in the way of education


15:08 – The importance of knowing your ‘why’


17:54 – Getting clarity on what challenges you are facing


21:04 – Jim opens up about solving the puzzle of his own brain


23:10 – Jim recalls the first student he tutored


25:57 – Meta-thinking


29:30 – The crashed truck story


32:58 – How critical thinking can lead to better decisions


33:38 – Why people are so scared to make decisions


37:15 – Beginning with the end in mind


40:11 – The power of passion


42:04 – The importance of curiosity


42:41 – Jim tells a quick story of one of his heroes, Stan Lee


45:19 – The difference between a thermometer and a thermostat


47:41 – The impact of our outside and inside environments


48:35 – Modern day kryptonite


56:36 – The Zeigarnik Effect


1:00:35 – Jim’s thoughts on technology


1:04:15 – Digital depression


1:06:56 – Jim and Dr. Stephanie share their best morning
practices


1:12:12 – How our environments train our brains


1:18:05 – The Four ‘G’s


1:20:44 – Where listeners can follow Jim


1:21:39 – Jim’s actionable challenges to the audience


1:25:00 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe
to her newsletter


TWEETABLE QUOTES


“I think the ultimate quest we’re all on is just to be better,
right? To be able to grow and progress and fully express
ourselves and little by little a little becomes a lot.” (02:47)


“Don’t let school get in the way of your education.” (13:54)


“The same level of thinking that’s created your problem won’t
solve your problem.” (17:39)


“I don’t believe that there’s necessarily a good memory or a bad
memory. But, there’s a trained memory and there’s an untrained
memory. Genius can be learned.” (22:28)


“Discipline weighs ounces, but regret weighs tons.” (39:56)


“I think that the treasure that most people seek is hidden in the
work that they’re avoiding.” (57:38)


“What’s good for your heart is gonna be good for your head.”
(1:16:06)


LINKS MENTIONED


Better! Website


Dr. Stephanie’s Website


Dr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanie


Dr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estima


Link to Dr. Steph’s Article


Jim’s Instagram – @jimkwik


Jim’s Twitter – @KwikLearning


Jim’s Facebook


Jim’s Podcast


Dr Stephanie on Kwik Brain Ep. 73


Dr Stephanie on Kwik Brain Ep. 93


Jim’s Website
BOOKS MENTIONED

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons
in Personal Change


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