Why is learning so hard for some of us?

In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I chat with Daniel T. Willingham about the frustrations many of us have with learning both in academic and real-life settings. While it’s important to be a good independent learner in our day-to-day if we want to grow, most of us need support in different ways. Daniel offers tips and strategies for becoming a better learner, how to keep distractions away, and more.

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Book: Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning Is Hard & How You Can Make It Easier

Website: http://www.danielwillingham.com/

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In this episode of the Habits & Hustle podcast, Jennifer discusses the challenges that come with being a working parent. Being a present parent with a thriving career is difficult, and many people don’t know how hard it is to do both well. Luckily, having a great support team and being efficient with your time can make balancing the two a little easier. 

What’s discussed:

01:39 Balancing work obligations and your kids’ schedule

02:19 Why you need a great support team 

04:53 How to be more available and present 

06:50 Why you need to be more efficient with your time 

07:34 Why you shouldn’t be too hard on yourself 

Key Takeaways:

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Dean Stott is a Tier One Special Forces Soldier, Security Consultant, and World-Record Breaker. After dedicating 16 years of his life to the British military, Stott suffered an injury while parachuting that tragically cut his service short. He and Jen discuss what led to his time with the Special Forces, how they trained him in "Kill Rooms", his time undercover, and more recently his work getting embassies and civilians to safety in crisis zones, his friendship with Prince Harry, and more. This man has lived an incredible, storied life and in this over 2 hour long episode they get into it all. Not to mention he also broke a cycling World Record on a whim. Seriously, this guy is hardcore! If you've ever wondered what's going on in the minds of these intense Special Forces soldiers, or maybe just interested in the unbelievable stories someone like that has to offer, you absolutely must catch this episode!

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Do you have trouble choosing when you have too many options to choose from? I'm sure most of us do. When we're presented with multiple options and they all feel like they could be the right one, how can we make it easier to make the right choice? That's what I'm going to chat with you about in this solo episode of Habits & Hustle. I dive into the paradox of choice. This phenomenon suggests that when we have too many options to choose from, it requires more effort to make a decision and can leave us feeling unsatisfied with our choice. I share with you how to ensure you make the best choices, how you can simplify your choices, and explain how it differs from analysis paralysis.

What we discuss:

01:25: What is the paradox of choice?

03:26: What do you do about it?

08:31: How can you simplify your choices?

09:46: How does it differ from analysis paralysis?

11:34: How can you simplify your choices?

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Website: https://www.jennifercohen.com/

Instagram: @therealjencohen

Dr. Shefali Tsabary shares her expertise on family dynamics in this hard-hitting episode that may leave you questioning your own parenting methods— in a good way! Dr. Shefali, as she’s widely known across social media, is a best-selling author and clinical psychologist who takes an empathetic, attentive, child-first approach to parenting. She’s written multiple books on the topic, but you can find some free wisdom in this conversation about discipline, extracurricular activities, screen time, and more. Learn the principles of Conscious Parenting (as seen on Oprah!), and how you can apply it today to help your child become a happier and more successful version of themselves. You may even discover a thing or two about yourself in the process.

Struggle with procrastination? In this episode of the Habits & Hustle podcast, Jennifer admits she is a natural procrastinator, especially when it comes to things she doesn’t enjoy doing or things she thinks she is bad at doing. Although, the reality of life is that we aren’t going to be good at everything and we also aren't going to enjoy doing everything–but we still have to do it. So, how do we overcome this and learn to break our toxic procrastination patterns?

If you can relate, get ready for Jennifer to share her best Habits & Hustle tips. She explores the different parameters she has implemented into her everyday life that have greatly changed the way she tackles tasks. She also explains how procrastination can be detrimental to our self esteem, how overcoming procrastination needs to become a habit, and the little things she does to eliminate distractions

All the tips Jennifer shares are simple, tangible, and available to you at any time for whenever you’re ready to start tackling your procrastination, too. 

What’s discussed:

0:00 - Introduction to procrastination

1:45 - How some people don’t have time to procrastinate

2:05 - Why we procrastinate on the things we’re bad at

2:53 - How to make big tasks feel less daunting 

3:37 - Getting things done first thing in the morning

4:39 - The correlation between procrastination and self esteem 

5:59 - How to eliminate distractions 

7:44 - Utilizing time blocking

8:30 - Tell us what you think in the Facebook group!

Key Takeaways: 

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Want to find out how Nouriel Roubini, Professor Emeritus at New York University, got the nickname “Dr. Doom”? Don’t miss this episode! Jen digs into Nouriel’s past predictions and how they came true, as well as his beliefs about today’s issues. Why does nobody want to work anymore? Is it possible you’ll see humans become obsolete in your lifetime in favor of AI? Hear Dr. Doom’s thoughts on Crypto, Meta, and more in this crucial episode.

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In this episode, Jennifer delves into the complexities of human relationships and how to navigate them effectively. She discussed three key points of understanding in life: if someone truly wants to do something, they will make an effort to do so; no response is still a response and should be acknowledged as such; and everyone has their own unique set of values that may differ from one's own. 

If you are seeking to improve your relationships and live a more fulfilling life, then tune in with Jennifer and discover how to make the most of your relationships and find happiness in every aspect of your life.

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Jen's Bigger, Better, Bolder Mastermind starts in March! Apply now to be considered.

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Mark Manson is the 3x NYT Bestselling Author of "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck". After navigating life as a pick-up artist, a blogger, and eventually securing his legacy as one of the most successful authors and independent publishers in self-help and motivation, now landing a movie deal with Universal, Mark settles in with Jen to discuss it all. He warns about the good and the bad that can come from relying on other's wisdom in the "self-help space", as well as approaching how others like, Tony Robbins, Et al. make their success and how it falls on the consumer to be careful in utilizing the tools of these speakers/authors. Mark explains portions of his life wherein sometimes 10 guys would pay him thousands to watch him flirt with women and coach them, to acquiring an audience through his blog, and finally writing one the best-selling books in self-help history at nearly 15 million copies sold and counting. On top of all of that, wouldn't you know, he co-authored Will Smith's autobiography from a couple years ago called "Will" which of course, prompted a conversation around the actor and the infamous "slap". Mark is quick, witty, charming, and open to every part of his life no matter how past it may be. Maybe you've read one of his book, but have never known who he really is. Perhaps you've been looking for a more blunt approach to self-help and this is where you'll find it. Regardless, he's a great interview and this is a fun episode! Don't miss it!

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In this episode, Jennifer sheds light on the difficulties faced by people in an economy with soaring prices, particularly for those relying on fixed incomes. The discussion delves into the contentious issue of price gouging in the food industry, where some businesses are exploiting the situation and imposing unjustifiably high prices.

Key Takeaways:

Jen's Bigger, Better, Bolder Mastermind starts in March! Apply now to be considered.

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