Episode Summary 

Entrepreneurship seems to be commonly associated with stigma of crazy hours, high stress, and a constant need for multi-tasking. Ironically, these are three of the most devastating forces to your productivity and success. The reality is that most of us misuse the the most powerful asset we have - our brain!

James Garrett is the creator of Brain by Design, a coaching and consulting company that translates what scientists know about the brain into practical tools that anyone can use to increase their creativity, decrease stress, and be more productive. James joins us this week to explore the brain-science of entrepreneurship and tackle 7 commonly adopted myths of entrepreneurship and explain how to leverage the power of your brain to boost productivity, creativity, and success.

Talking Points On this episode we discuss:

• Why hard work is not always the best way to ensure productivity.
• Understanding the executive and creative modes of your brain.
• How your Brain reacts to Stress. 
• The power of meditation. 
• Flow states and time management. 
• The myth of multitasking
• Decision fatigue and micro decisions