Episode Highlights With Jim Kwik
- His purpose in life and how his inspiration was his desperation through brain injuries and learning struggles
- How he teaches the “software” of brain health: learning faster, adaptability
- Things he recommends for having a limitless brain
- 1/3 of our brain performance is determined by genetics but the other 2/3 are under our control to change
- Tools for brain health: a good brain diet, neuro-nutrition, killing ants (automatic negative thoughts), movement, brain nutrients, positive peer group and social relationships, clean environment, sleep, brain protection, new learnings, stress management
- Brain is only 2% of body mass but requires 20% of nutrients
- Top brain foods: avocado, blueberries, choline from eggs, salmon, sardines, dark chocolate
- To avoid for brain health: seed oils, sugar
- What mirror neurons are and why they are important to understand for brain health
- How chronic fear suppresses the immune system and how to reduce it and manage stress
- The importance of meditation for stress and health
- How morning sunlight and hydration directly help the brain
- The thought experiment he does every morning for brain health and focus
- Having a “to do list” and a “not to do list”
- What you see, you take care of
- The masters and experts never get bored of the basics
- Never get bored of your brain
Resources We Mention
- Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik
- Kwik Brain Podcast
- Jim Kwik - Courses
- Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins
- ChiliPad - Use code wellnessmama for 25% off
- Think and Grow Rich Deluxe Edition: The Complete Classic Text by Napoleon Hill
- The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
- Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
- The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performan