Overstimulation Is RUINING Your Life - Daily Habits To Take Back Control Of Your Focus! | Jim Kwik
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When was the last time you ‘learned to read’? For most of us, it was in the early years of primary school, and you probably haven’t given much thought to that skill set since. But what if you could read smarter, faster and accelerate your capacity for learning - at any age? This week’s guest is here to show you how.
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I can feel my attention span shortening year after year, it's actually insane. I bet most of us can't even go to the bathroom without our phone.
I never take my phone to the bathroom, it's a dumb phone with no internet. Still alive and well no social media and a flip phone. I have a laptop...good enough.
Same haha.
What I do recently is get Bluetooth headphone. When I go toilet I don't take the phone I just take the headphones and listen to podcast whilst 💩.
It's much better than getting poop particles on my phone 😂
In the bathroom rn lol
Never understand that. Like you're gonna clean your bum and touch that phone where you will have that around later outside talking/touching things people will touch after. People clean their phones once in a while too.
Hun, lots of us remember a life without even a mobile. I yearn for that time again.
Steve jobs banned all iphones from his home. When you arrived, you had to leave all rectangles in a box near the front door.
What does this say about his real belief in a product he conned you all to buy?
Exercise your mind by reading
Exercise your body by moving
GREAT ADVICE!
This is the truth right here. It’s highly effective. Read, workout, and personally I go to church and it helps
Nope still not working 😆
What counts as tools sorry stupid 1:11:38
It all depends what you read , as some books make you fearful.
@sunshine-qk8qe fearful? Bored maybe!
"There's a version of yourself that is patiently waiting, and the goal is to show up every single day until you are introduced."
I stopped social media 2 years ago. I spend time every morning reading, praying and Journaling. I work out 5 days a week. I cut back on alcohol. I am careful with what "junk food" is going into my mind. I also do a lot of creative hobbies or things that help settle the mind such as diamond art, puzzles, reading books, painting, strategic board games. Go explore a new hobby. Take a class. Learn something new! I always encourage people to ask themselves "what value does this add to my life?" Creating good healthy habits for mind, body, soul is important. My hope is that my children see HOW I live, not just what I preach. If you're reading this, try just implementing one healthy habit and each week add something else while eliminating the unhealthy habits. You can do it!!!!
I want to be like you One day soon!
"When you're taking your final breaths, nobody else's opinions or expectations or fears will matter, it's how you lived, learned, laughed and loved. " That's a strong comment.
Hi, may you please indicate the time when he said it
@@hitorikun21912:04:25
I love that. I'd like to think more about death ha, in order to fully grasp this and make intentional choices and stop wasting time. It's so easy to not live fully. When I connect and raise vibration in soma breath it's easy to do it, that's probably why I love that so much:)
@@hitorikun2191I guess my comment got deleted 2:04:00
Seems I missed a little of the speech checking it back
His last sentence "There is a version of yourself that's patiently waiting" :')
We are overloaded for sure with information. Last Sunday I left my phone in the house and sat on my deck for two hours. I just listened to the birds, watched the deer and petted my dog. It was liberating. I am purposely setting my phone somewhere where I really have to make an effort to go get it, instead of keeping it in my pocket. I grew up with landlines and no answering machine. The world did not end if I missed something.
Youre so lucky to have a view. Imagine all the people in apartments who have no balcony, no deck, no backyard, just indoors 24/7. Enjoy it.
@@comdrive3865anyone can have a freedom state of mind. Enjoy it!💛
You could go to the park
all technocrap goes through the fad phase, the iphone is no different.
When laptops first appeared many went crazy for them for no useful reason. After a few years they almost died out.
Only making them thinner, lighter and more portable did they get attention. But I hardly see anyone using on the train any more.
Same will happen with iphones.
They are all complaining they're now lonely.
The world is suffering from global solitary confinement and distraction.
@@juanmafer8651 That too.
Quit social media 3 years ago. Finally convinced my wife to do the same. She thought it would be a struggle, but she thankfully doesn’t miss it
UA-cam is social media...😬
My hubby and have been off everything except for YT for 2yrs now and it's the best thing ever!!
I look back at the nonsense and dumb shit I allowed myself to go through and laugh!
@@TheYazmanianUA-cam is not bad tho unless u learning something
@@TheYazmanian😂😂
UA-cam is actually just tv, hence the word tube. What's on the tube today?@@TheYazmanian
Let me share something.....I have sat on my bed and watched intently, listened actively and implementing right now.......I have never once watched a 1 hour video in 1 succession....today I have watched this show 2.5 hours a long without moving off my bed....my motivation is to become better....my belief is I can and I will and my method is to do stop thinking about it and start doing. Thankyou so much for all your energy and time and wisdom.....I'm improving my life now.......
did you get out of bed? Sometimes it helps to start small: minutes a day, a stroll around the the area where you live, walking to the store, or walking to the park and back. I wish you great health and happiness sir!
The first
Facts
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Lasted about a day, went back to bed and stayed there since!
“I don’t have any problems, I have puzzles.” The attitude I am taking to a recently diagnosed terminal health condition. 💖
Love it
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0:23: 🧠 The rise of technology has amplified digital distractions, leading to difficulties in focusing and memory.
11:45: 🧠 Behavior is belief driven, and by taking control of our actions and mindset, we can achieve success and personal growth.
23:05: 🧠 The key to transforming one's life is to change their internal programming and mindset.
34:50: 💪 Overcoming adversity and limiting beliefs can lead to personal growth and strength.
46:57: 🧠 The three dimensions of limitless mindset are mindset, methods, and motivation, with mindset being the most important.
58:04: 💡 To achieve success, it is important to have a clear purpose, sufficient energy, and a small simple step plan.
1:08:22: 📚 The importance of setting up a morning routine and intentionally choosing what information we consume.
1:19:46: 💡 The act of appreciating and journaling about gratitude in the morning and evening is important for personal growth and well-being.
1:31:14: 🔑 Asking the right questions can activate the reticular activating system and help us focus on finding answers and solutions.
1:42:06: 💡 Teaching others how to learn can enrich their own lives and improve reading speed.
1:52:40: 📚 The speaker discusses their process of preparing for interviews and the importance of intuition and colors in their note-taking.
2:07:31: 🧠 Juggling and table tennis are both good for the brain, as they stimulate different parts and improve hand-eye coordination.
2:16:09: 🧠 Prioritize learning how to learn, read more, focus on your dominant questions, take the quiz, and share your results.
2:27:35: 💡 The explanation effect and active retrieval can enhance learning and understanding.
Recap by Tammy AI
Thank you!
Thanks man. I always respect and appreciate when somebody takes their time to make a comment like this. Helpful.
Thank you kind sir ^^
🌻 thank you for that!
Looks like Tammy AI should be thanked :0
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One of the biggest problems in this digital age is that there is too much information that is easily accessible, and it is very easy to become overwhelmed (paralysis by analysis). Its like the person who is always researching about the best workout, outfit, exercise splits, diet, etc and haven’t even bothered to walk a mile. Start where you are!
I stopped watching "the news" two years ago. The best decision i ever made. No socia media, no mainstream news. bliss.
This was so much fun! Loved also having you on our podcast! Limitless appreciation to everyone for watching this! 🧠
I was listening to the end, and deeply appreciate the message. I'll keep trying to find her. ... Otherwise, I have to say compared to the sea of podcasts and videos I watch, this for me, this was profoundly and surprisingly valuable and moving -- the third factor of mindset with its concept of capable and deserving, or perhaps viewed as the heart in the head to hand connection; the inclusion of energy in PxE(S3); dominant questions - not just the one I have but the one I can shape and give myself; and the energy and authenticity that came through my screen when you showed gratitude for safe spaces, identified who you want to make proud, or told me to listen up to your final message. Truth Bumps ... thank you, an Elephant
Made a request at my company to purchase your limitless book for each member on my team :)
Just wanted to thank you Sir, this podcast has been very helpful & these vids are very beneficial for society. Helps make the world a better place, so thank you fellas!
This was golden I wasn't expecting to listen to a video as long as a movie!
it's a bugger to take a sidebar every five minutes and your flow is excellent but at 18:00 "success" I would say is just being happy, making others around you happy or cared about or respected etc., however, some people define success as money, of course they're the opposite of enlightened. only halfway thru the video but it's great so far. Krishnamurti would agree with your ideas from what I hear so far.
I was feeling so uncomfortable with how my life was going. I have a phone addiction but I realized that I used it for comfort so that I don’t feel as lonely. You know the feeling of being around people and still feeling alone? Thank you for this video, it helped answering many of my concerns. I will be separating myself from my phone and healing my inner child trauma.
I hear you... Every single sentence is a description of me. I’ve made some steps in a last few days to change trajectory of my life and deleted all the apps that I was glued to. It is so weird to see myself picking up the phone and following the pattern to open those apps for no reason at all. One of the things I have still tendency to do is opening new tab in the browser and checking the weather (from my bookmarks). This morning I checked my email on full autopilot probably at least 5 times, tried to open IG (deleted) multiple times, I opened 6 blank tabs and 4 weather tabs, and when I noticed I have all those tabs open I realised I still have no clue about the weather, or emails…
I’m on 11 minutes of this video and had to go back 2 times. Also last 3 minutes I have no idea what was said.
I spent all my free time staring at the screen. It feels like my life lost any meaning. Addiction stole my life. Time to get it back.
As for feeling lonely - loneliness is not cured by presence of others. Searching for others, for their approval, attention etc is a sole reason for loneliness to exist. It is a side effect. We crave people so we feel lack. If we don’t crave them, we can’t feel lack. Best cure for me was to stop searching for approval from others. No one is really able to give full understanding to another as long as one is scared of rejection. Best is to spend time, a lot of time with yourself and watch all of your emerging patterns, don’t supress them, give them time, accept their existence. Be gentle with yourself, don’t reject any part that comes up. You really don’t have to acomplish anything, you deserve love the way you are, with all your faults. Don’t ever feel guilty for being not perfect. Allow yourself to love yourself, with all imperfections. That last thing may change your life❤
I am so lucky and proud to be born and studied in Babylon ( Iraq). We are still practicing getting up early with the sun rise and sleep with sun set . The guest is great he is well read .Philosophy is a very important part of learning and understanding life.
Last year I was working full time budgeting groceries, unable to afford date nights, and missing time with my kids. Now I learn how to make money online. Now I'm a SAHM, homeschooling and making profits every week.
Investing in alternate income streams should be the top priority for everyone right now especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing, Stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment.
@@mbalimaka6393that's right, it's obvious a lot of people remain poor due to ignorance
Having a job doesn't mean security rather having different investments is the real deal
@@lisacarter3436I subscribed for a few trading courses but it didn't help much, been getting suggestions to use a proper financial advisor, how do you go about touching base with your advisor ?
I advice everyone to start investing and never rely on just salary. No billionaire made it through salary
"There's a version of yourself that's patiently waiting and the goal is you show up every single day until you're introduced." Wow! Jim Kwik's last line made me so emotional, it brought tears in my eyes. For 2 years now I've been struggling to grow and become the best version of myself but it's incredibly so difficult. I'm truly struggling to change even the basic or the easiest habits like sleeping on time and waking up early. Even just exercising is frustratingly difficult to achieve. This podcast is truly inspiring and encouraging. Thank you!
Always remember that it only gets easier. At first its like pushing the ball up the hill - its painful and frustrating - this is where most ppl just give up. But if u can stick through that initial difficulty it only gets easier. Eventually the ball gets to the top of the hill and then its all downhill from there. Hope this helps, GL Katherine.
You also have to be really patient with yourself. Remember the microsteps. It may be difficult for you to make these changes bc of the overstimulation from all of the media bombarding is everyday. On top of that not everyone experienced the Pandemic the same. Some people thrived, while a lot of us got thrown off our axis. It sounds like that may have happened to you as it did to me. Keep asking yourself helpful questions, take yourself gently by the hand, and remind yourself that it's okay to take micro actions. It's okay. You are only in competition with yourself. I wish you all of the patience & perseverance. 💖🐉🌿✨
Just keep trying. Every single day. You WILL get there, you’re not on any schedule or competing with anyone for self improvement. Maybe pick 1 habit at a time each month or so, or even one part of a habit that will help build the others (ie atomic habits). Like going to sleep earlier as the priority, as the linchpin. Even being a fraction better is IMPROVEMENT! so keep going ❤🙏🏾
I love how your wife set that boundary about not consuming negative information. Very healthy!
Becoming a mother and raising a 4 year old has made me way less active on my phone. I don’t do morning scrolls or unlimited screen time. I just use my phone when I need to text or call and basically that’s it… when I drive I like to listen to videos such as this. Honestly having kids slows you down in the best way possible. For a while when my daughter was young I was pretty addicted to Instagram, & I regret that so much I wish I could go back. Now I try to give her all of me and my phone stays in the room. I recently deleted Instagram and it’s so nice without the distraction. I don’t bring it out unless I need to look at a cooking recipe. I just realized in this day and age parenting is different. I was born in 1997 so all that technology and distraction is constantly around me now as an adult and I don’t want my daughter to experience that.
I agree with you, my son is 2 and I had to deliberately delete instagram, I got off facebook a few years ago. And you are so right when we were growing up we saw our parents using their phones to speak to people now a days I always have EarPods in. I had to realize that I have to take a step back from reality and do a lot more physical things with him. I had to purposely write because when working or anything else I'm tying on a computer. Nothing has to be manual
I turn off most of my notifications on my phone and life is so much more peaceful that way 😊 And I'm a Realtor, Facebook listing comment notifications became too much.
This was a great podcast. I'm a 64 years-old female. I do exercises everyday including yoga on Saturdays and Sundays. I try my best to eat healthy, making sure that I take my supplements. I walk more than 10,000 steps daily. However, these postmenopausal years are horrible when it comes to sleep, motivation and attention span. Due to hormonal changes, of course. I haven't be able to finish a book in years. That's why I don't buy books anymore. Having sleep apnea does not help either. I would love to listen to a similar podcast, focus on postmenopausal women. Thank you.
hi Rosa, look into fasting especially water longer water fasting. it may do wonders for you. search on youtube True North water fasting.
11:20 yup getting direct sunlight will never go out of style
I was keeping my memory loss to myself worried that it was an issue with me/age but now I'm casuslly dropping it into conversations and all of my friends are saying theyre the same!
"How we feel is often downstream from what we consume" - good point
I listened for 20 minutes, paused the video, grabbed my journal and a pen, started the video again and took copious notes!! The wisdom flowing from this man was incredible and he spoke with such gentleness and kindness and wisdom that I just had to record all the things that stood out to me! 10 pages of notes later!!! Now to actually ACT on this wisdom and use it to make my world a better place!! Wow! ❤❤
I did the same😀👏
Where have your 10 pages of notes gotten you a few weeks after leaving your comment?
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@TamaraJoy7 yes update please
How is everything going now?! 😁❤️
This podcast is absolutely phenomenal!. It's created an entire paradigm shift in my learning and reading game.
I watched one of your other videos where you were saying how the first thing in the morning is an important time and decided to start this morning differently. So, instead of laying in bed for 10-15 mins after my first alarm and scrolling on my phone, I got up right away. Didn’t look at my phone until I got into work and found this video to watch. I’ll say that even on the first day changing my routine, I feel significantly better. I am going to be more conscious of this and do things that are not technology related going forward. Now I have a strong urge to go buy myself a puzzle to put together 😄
It's difficult to not get overstimulated when your in the office with other people talking 5 days a week and then get home and hear your neighbors quite a big part of the evening >.>
Seriously, active noise cancel headphones are the true saviors of sanity nowadays!
Just bought Jim Kwik's book "Limitless" in Audio book version. Met him already at "The Diary of A CEO".
Despite I'm from Germany 🇩🇪 I still stick to English since there is so much flow and cool short cuts of concepts 🙏😎
I read a thousand novels in English while I was still living in Germany -- I wasn't even planning on moving. It's a good idea.
Everyday we wake up with a chance because we have choice!! I love that!! You're not alone !
Really nice. Thanks!
This has easily been one of the most profound and informative podcast I’ve ever heard. I am stunned by the amount of invaluable information packed into a 2 hour podcast. Thank you for what you do. This has helped me tremendously.
right? now i have written down so many nuggets on my sticky notes to remember and follow through with. :)
Absolutely agree
The way Jim uses metaphors and abbreviations(BCD, HHH, 4 elements) is forcing me to stay engaged and excited
I’m learning so much from this podcast, thank you for doing this!
Great learning tools
Crazy how much I can relate to him with his reading. I was sick when i was 6-10 yrs old so i was very behind with reading and school. Im 30 years old and my biggest fear is still reading out loud. I can read just fine. I have a high paid job that requires plenty of reading and comprehension. I just cant bring myself to read out loud...
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2 hours and 21 minutes in and I am STILL here! This is an incredible conversation!
A beautiful conversation of thought..
I did other things in the background, made dinner, cleaned dishes, had a workout, tidied up, organised what I'm taking to work tomorrow etc.. but this has been really good!
I need to watch/listen to more thought provoking podcasts.
Thank you so much to whoever was involved in the creation of this video. I will attempt finger-reading tomorrow on my break 😅🧡
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I was trapped in a situation as a domestic violence survivor an found it difficult to escape my abusers home, I finally made a plan to get out and executed it. I am now safe an ready to live my own life again, thank you for the great counseling an online therapy I love you all for being wise an compassionate/!!!
✨Fantastic! I celebrate your willingness to learn, your power to change, and your strength to make changes!✊🏽♥️
1:29 - This is the #1 coaching tip I give my executive clients - professional folk with a 'to do' list a mile long - I share that the list has no 'time' component and thus will likely never get done, however if you schedule your activities in your diary you are more likely to get them done, it frees your mind from having to remember a host of things and if you take some time at the end of each day to check your scheduling quality - did something take twice as long as you anticipated? - then you get quite good at it. My clients report a clear headedness and calmness that they weren't expecting - this is usually because they didn't realise how much stuff they were trying to keep in their active memory.
I’m from Brazil. I’ve just love this episode. Could hear you guys for hours! Please bring Jim again! Thank u Dr ❤
2:28:45 🤯- "If still listening to this there is a version of yourself that is patiently waiting... and the goal is you show up every single day until you are introduced." Beautiful Perfect. 🙏
Very inspiring talk. What I want to take from it mostly is that I am responsible for my life. And with that responsibility comes great power. Becouse no one else have really the greater power over my life and can change it more than me.
Fun fact: when you exceed 99 tabs in chrome, instead of saying "100" "101" it just says ":D" lol
"digital deluge" is so real for me. As a student of life with ADHD, i have 100s of tabs open at one time. I started doing vocabulary word of the day with my son, to apply what i was learning in real life. I find so many subject/topics intriguing but i lack the focus & concentration to follow through/finish researching and/or absord it completely.
We all just need to slow down. Baby steps.
Once upon a time, if I drove somewhere, I would "feel confident" that I could repeat the journey at any time in the future. I don't get that feeling if I use satnav.
It's like in the past I was constantly tracking my position, but with satnav, you only know what the next turn is.
I have also learnt to ignore the sense of anxiety of not knowing where I am whilst on the journey that I had when I first started using satnav.
Rangan, your point about how deep lack of self-worth and love sabotages our ability to maintain changes- really hit home for me. As an IFS practitioner, it motivates me to take people to those deep places, where it all arises from...
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 🧠 Many people today struggle with focus and memory due to the distraction and overstimulation caused by technology.
07:36 🌡️ Metaphorically suggests that we should act like a thermostat rather than a thermometer, meaning we should influence our environment rather than merely reacting to it.
10:21 🌳 Incorporating elements from nature, like sunlight or grounding exercises, can be a natural and effective way to boost brain health. This approach also emphasizes the importance of hydration and breath control for optimal performance.
12:00 💧 Staying hydrated can boost reaction time and thinking speed by up to 30%, emphasizing the importance of regular water intake.
14:31 🎯 By visualizing the end of a successful day, we can determine what needs to be done and how we should behave to make it a reality.
16:09 🔄 Success often follows the pattern of being, doing, and then having. By becoming the person who can do the necessary actions, we can achieve what we want. This approach suggests that success is more sustainable when our actions align with our identity.
18:55 ➡️ Encourage turning nouns into verbs in our life. This implies turning passive aspects (like memory, motivation, focus) into active processes we can control.
21:09 🔄 Behaviour is belief driven. It is crucial to understand our internal beliefs to drive changes in our behaviours.
25:13 🧠 Our brain is like a supercomputer and our self-talk and beliefs are the programs it will run. We should avoid telling ourselves negative things that we don't want to become true.
26:21 📖 Jim Kwik's book "Limitless" encourages readers to advance beyond their perceived limitations.
28:55 🔄 Consistent action is a true indicator of commitment.
29:36 💡 Our mindsets and assumptions about life aspects such as health, wealth, and relationships can limit us.
35:09 🤔 The speaker warns against sticking to a victim mentality, which often leads to self-limiting beliefs and prevents personal growth.
36:06 💭 Talks about the danger of repetitive negative thought patterns, leading to a feedback loop of negative experiences.
38:26 👣 Speaks about the importance of believing in one's ability to instigate change, regardless of the challenges faced in life.
39:07 🌟 Shares inspiring stories of Auschwitz survivors who maintained an empowering mindset amidst unimaginable circumstances.
42:10 🌍 Recalls the story of a woman who survived the Rwandan genocide by hiding in a bathroom, illustrating the power of resilience and forgiveness.
43:45 📚 Discusses the book "Left To Tell" by the Rwandan genocide survivor, emphasizing the significance of stories in human resilience and recovery.
48:53 👀 Explanation of the mind's algorithm: whatever you engage with, you get more of, emphasizing the need to stand guard over our minds and what we let in.
50:59 🧩 Quincy Jones' mindset of viewing problems as puzzles, a shift in perspective that leads to more constructive problem-solving.
52:09 🌐 Importance of changing your point of view by traveling, meeting different people, and experiencing different cultures to enrich your perspective.
52:23 💡 The problems we perceive often stem from our attitudes and assumptions about the problem itself rather than the actual problem.
52:50 🧠 Mindset and belief systems play a crucial role in our actions and decisions, potentially leading to self-sabotage if they are negative or limiting.
54:30 🎲 Motivation is needed to apply methods and change mindsets to break free from limiting boxes.
55:10 ⏭️ Limitless motivation can be achieved through the formula P (Purpose) x E x S3.
57:58 🚀 Understanding and acknowledging one's purpose can exponentially improve the ability to learn and grow.
01:00:05 🔄 A story of personal transformation highlights the power of purpose and mindset in driving significant life changes.
01:00:33 🎯 Jim Kwik emphasizes the importance of starting with a purpose. Without a purpose, you won't retain the information you consume.
01:03:31 🍽️ Your lifestyle behaviors can significantly affect your energy level. Overeating or eating unhealthy food can leave you in a food coma, hindering your motivation to act on your purpose.
01:04:15 🧠 Brain health is essential, and it can be influenced by various factors like sleep, diet, and managing stress. Neglecting these factors can lead to exhaustion and lack of motivation.
01:05:51 📖 Breaking down your reading into smaller sessions makes it manageable. For the average reader, 45 minutes a day should suffice to finish a book in a week.
01:06:32 💪 Overcoming difficulties requires taking the tiniest action possible towards your goal, an action so small that you can't fail.
01:08:10 😨 When people feel fear, they typically look for safety rather than trying to grow due to uncertainty.
01:08:25 🔍 Instead of downgrading dreams to meet current situations, consider upgrading your mindset, motivation, and methods to meet those dreams.
01:09:35 🌅 A morning routine can include mindfulness, movement, and mindset work to start the day positively.
01:10:04 📖 Reading something uplifting or thought-provoking in the morning can help set a positive tone for the day.
01:10:33 📚 Keep inspiring books around to make it easier to pick up a good read without overthinking.
01:14:15 📉 Many people claim they can't read books anymore due to a lack of attention span, which may be due to technology-induced distraction.
01:16:22 🔄 Simple activities, like brushing your teeth with the opposite hand, can increase mindfulness and serve as "gateway habits".
01:16:36 🍽️ Not only is it important what we eat, but also how we eat. Being present during meals allows for better digestion.
01:21:15 🏆 Reflecting on the day like an athlete with a coach can lead to improved performance in various areas of life.
01:23:01 🖊️ Handwriting notes is often more effective for comprehension and retention than typing.
01:25:22 📖 Emphasizes the importance of purposeful reading as a mental exercise.
01:27:57 📅 Scheduling time for your personal growth activities, like reading or working out, is crucial. If you don't schedule them, they might not get done.
01:33:17 🎬 Sharing an anecdote about actor Will Smith, Jim Kwik emphasizes how Smith's dominant question, "how do I make this moment even more magical," is manifested in his actions.
01:34:43 ✨ For Jim Kwik, his dominant question was, "how do I make this better," which he found to be an empowering question that helped him take action to improve situations.
01:35:25 ❓ Jim Kwik suggests three key questions to ask when learning something new: "how can I use this," "why must I use this," and "when will I use this."
01:37:34 📅 To ensure the utilization of knowledge, it's essential to schedule when you will apply what you've learned.
01:37:47 📚 Reading can be made more effective by asking the right questions beforehand.
01:43:15 ❓ He also highlights the importance of asking questions while reading to prevent memory loss and enhance comprehension.
01:45:18 👆 Kwik suggests the use of a visual Pacer (like a finger or a pen) while reading. This helps increase the reading speed significantly.
01:46:40 👀 Kwik explains the reasoning behind using a visual Pacer while reading: it's a natural practice observed in children which enhances focus and efficiency.
01:50:25 📚 Even a modest increase in reading speed (25-50%) can have significant benefits over time.
01:51:32 🖊️ The act of underlining key phrases and making notes can enhance comprehension and recall.
01:55:25 💡 Everyone has a unique way of learning and executing tasks, going beyond traditional learning styles.
01:55:54 📊 Jim Kwik suggests there are four cognitive types, offering a personalized approach to learning.
01:57:16 🐆 Cheetahs are characterized by quickness and intuition. They thrive in fast-paced environments and are good implementers.
02:00:01 📝 The Brain Code Quiz provides personalized learning, goal setting, and lifestyle strategies depending on your dominant and secondary cognitive type.
02:01:23 🧘♂️ Happiness requires having the curiosity to know yourself and the courage to be yourself, as per Jim's philosophy.
02:03:27 👵 His time spent in senior centers and nursing homes polishing off memories gave him insight into the wisdom and regrets of the older generation.
02:04:09 🕰️ Regret often stems from limiting one's life based on societal expectations and worrying about other people's opinions. This insight encourages living a fulfilled life according to your own terms.
02:06:24 🚗 After a near-death experience in a car accident, Jim Kwik decided to sign a book deal to leave a legacy behind.
02:16:37 😌 Relaxation is crucial for better reading. A relaxed state allows for expanded vision, thus helping to read multiple words at a time.
02:17:32 📚 Most people haven't upgraded their reading skills since childhood. Kwik encourages developing these skills to enhance reading speed and comprehension.
02:21:20 📚 Speed can enhance focus. If you're moving quickly, such as when reading, there's no time to be distracted, improving comprehension.
02:21:49 🧠 Those who read faster generally comprehend better due to improved focus.
02:22:45 📖 Reading should be prioritized and done purposefully. Questions to ask yourself include: how can I use this, why must I use this, when will I use this?
02:24:54 🧩 Prioritize learning how to learn - this is a foundational skill that can help you in many areas of life.
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You are amazing! Thank you for that!
Very thorough. Thank-you!
Thank you so much man
lol is it a joke or am i who they are talking about
You have utilized AI for this - 👍
I have just finished watching this episode. I have deactivated my Facebook and Instagram accounts, this is something I have wanted to do for ages, but I've been afraid to do it, I didn't realise how addicted I had become to them. Plus, I am a Cheetah 🐆 Which surprised me, I thought I would be a Dolphin 🐬 Thank you both for your wisdom 🙏
I got a lot from this, but I have to say the focus wasn't so much on overstimulation. I'm certain that what I've heard here will have a great impact in my life, but I'd love to hear more about the influence of social media/ phones on our brains and specially how to stop using SM so much. That's my main struggle.
Dr. Rang, warmest congratulations on your well-deserved professorship at Essex University!
Learning to be dysfunctional as a child will mess up your life. The harsh inner critic will hold you back. You have to develop a positive voice and not listen to the negative voice. I find healing my inner child is key to be present. I do love yoga, meditation, tapping with exercise to release negative energy in body and positive affirmations. I also release to a higher power. It is helping. I do like coaching and therapy. I use 12 step groups too. I want to break my misery. Learning to love yourself. I learned to care for everyone else.
half a year has passed… how’d everything go?
@@sighchaotic I am doing EMDR and DBT which seems to be helping. Thanks for asking.
Turning your phone to grayscale makes it so you don't even want to pick it up. It is definitely the addiction of the lights and the colors, as some have said, just like the slot machines in Las Vegas.
I love to expose myself to the elements too, makes me feel like im showing gratitude towards the environment. My way of saying thanks for being a part of me. Some people end up with Post-traumatic growth and others post-traumatic stress.
I don't know if you are familiar with the youth organization 4-H that has been around in rural communities for over 100 years. The founder A. B. Graham named the club for the four H's "Head, Heart, Hands, and Health." The club promise is "I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world." This popped to my mind when you mentioned three of these 4 H's of areas focus. Love everything you presented here. Thank you!!!
Thank you for sharing amazing
Only 42 minutes in and I know this is one of my favorite podcasts episodes ever. Thank you ❤
I’m struggling with this.. as someone over 30 with a full time job and going back to school.. I see that I have to actively attack this if I want to focus and accomplish my goals. Love that people are addressing this problem.
The biggest culprit is the internet. The internet is SO stimulating. Have a whole month without screens and see what happens, you’ll be so much happier
Very true. And your brain synapses will begin to change, extending your ability to concentrate.
@@northofyou33 life was simple and straightforward before the internet wasn’t it? I swear the internet causes so much unnecessary mental stress
@@CT-pv9guAll of it causes me stress. I was born way before computers and I do not find it makes life easier or better, in fact it makes everything take much longer than the old school ways of doing things. I bloody hate it really, but what can you do besides go without things you need? (And I don’t mean luxuries or entertainment, even basic things are not basic anymore).
@@CT-pv9gu The internet is not entirely a negative entity. It has a world full of potential.
@@andykishore it has its benefits, of course. And it’s too late to go back to before the internet. I’m just saying we should all have regular breaks from screens now and again. Go outside and do something else
I recently discovered Jim Kwik on Diary of a CEO. Both interviews have been long and my focus has been non wavering. I will endeavour to get back to reading, although I will still devote time each evening for podcasts such as this. Love the interview style of Dr Chatterjee, no interruptions to the guest. Love it.
Every morning I walk 6 miles listen 30min audio book 30min church sermon and 30min catholic music. This has changed my life because my day at work is so much better for the whole day.
That’s amazing
I love Immaculee and I also hugged her like three times. She has such an incredible presence and I am so grateful I heard her speak
For me reading content became writing content .
A three step process
1. Start Small
2. Grow Big
3. Deep Dig
Doing writing development for thirty minutes. Start
Middle Range sixty minutes.
High Range Ninety minutes.
Victorious work mode
One hundred and twenty minutes
Time lines on average for a enjoyable work mindset.
So much gold here and I’m only 20 minutes in
I saw ur comment right at the 20 min mark and was thinking the same thing lol
The three of us are distracted while watching this one. 😊
@@ambikasingh857 lol for sure
Gold is correct!
Lol I'm at 21 mins and was just about to comment on how good this video is so far.
Right on point with this discussion. My workplace is inundated with pings, zings and all kinds of digital things, alerts while handling phone calls with customers. We’re required to utilize messaging, emails and chats too. It is beyond multitasking and it can be very stressful. 🙄when off work, Unplugging from social media is a very good idea.❤
I love watching these videos just to see that nothing will change. Everyday is the same day.
Thanks so much for this wondrous interview with Jim Kwik. I’m 82 and I love meeting new (for me) Wisdom.
And btw… Thanks for keeping your UA-cam vlog advertisement free!
I'm so pleased to hear that another elder (I'm 75) still loves to learn and acquire new wisdom!
Exercise your mind by readingExercise your body by movingGREAT ADVICE!. Loved this conversation, it really puts so much into perspective!.
“I dont think necessarily everything is for everybody or everybody is for everything.”
I think that when we put so much emphasis on needing to absolutely love one's self and being optimistic and always positive and such then we actually doom many people to fail. I say this because with that logic we are basing our drive or motivation or need to change on feelings, and that is a disaster in most cases. I feel that no matter how you feel about yourself, your situation, your life, it does not matter. Change will only come when you actually put in the work, thats the main factor in all of this. Put in the work and regardless of how chipper or dower you are you will see results guaranteed and in turn you will feel a sense of elation and accomplishment and naturally and in a genuine way will start to become more confident and happy organically.
Jim's great! Love the stories Thank you for having him on.
Kwiks ability to give examples that all lead with the same letter is incredible. 2:25:36
I would like to add something important, compassion was touched on briefly here. That is extremely important. Please do not compare your self to the stories mentioned here. Everyone has a different story. Don’t think, “my story isn’t as horrible as some mentioned here today but I still can’t get it together. What’s wrong with me?” Have compassion for yourself. Your feelings are valid. You’ve gone through and are going through some things. Let’s now learn how to overcome it. Focus on your own journey and don’t compare yourself to anyone else’s.
every one has THEIR OWN LIFE,,and we all wonder why?about stuff,,and why did it have to be that way,,,? usually its about the negatives of our lives we look at,,,,
Also, consider what your own personal idea of ‘getting it together’. You don’t have to compare yourself to others. That’s what the corporate machine wants you to do so that you can be everything it wants you to be. Make sure that what you want is what you want and not what someone else wants or what someone else wants you to want.
@@tracik1277 great point
@@tracik1277comparing ourselves to others, cultivating envy, facilitating covetousness, breaks down empathy and turns others into objects
Thank you for this. Every person on this Earth doing good, no matter how small, is changing humanity for the better.
52:30 I love that he's quoting Captain Jack Sparrow! “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.”
Super episode. Loved the way Jim says the life we live are the lessons we teach. Thank you doctor.
No intro, no hook?
Awesome👌 👏 👍
I needed this!!! Excellent!!! Thank you both!!!
The life we lead are the lessons we teach. I love ur quote here Jim. Ty.
UA-cam my favorite social media app you can learn something new everyday thanks for the information ❤️🙂
this interview is GOLD!!! Thank you so much Rangan and Jim!
This was amazing! More people need to watch this 1000%
Count me as a huge fan of this video. The discussion presented here is so thought-provoking.
Hello…🤗 Thank you both for your beautiful, heart felt, sensitive conversations today… It is very rare that one finds open, sharing honest people like both of you! 🤗🥰 Robin
This is one of the best podcasts, ever!
Thank you!
Definitely
Wow!! This was amazing!!! I have been putting off watching this (and others lol) cuz of how long it is but the time just flew by. I even paused several times to take notes and rewound it for clarification several times. Just a fun and amazing experience to watch this! 🤗🥰
I started this video before work and couldn’t wait to finish it after work.
I want to listen again. I’m so glad I found you two.
I’m thankful for you two!
This was the exact video I needed to watch. Thank you for the valuable podcast 🎉
Very insightful. And so helpful to me personally. Thank you Doctor so much for this particular guest interview.
Absolutely brilliant. Thank you to both of you.
A “ to be” list rather then a “ to do” list. Love it. Thank you ❤
Loved this conversation, it really puts so much into perspective!
Wow. There were so many gems in this discussion. Thank you both so much.
With great responsibility comes great power. Excellent!
This is brilliant and Oh so helpful! One of the best interviews I have ever listened to. Thank you!
Lots of goosebumps moments. Wow! What a conversation! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
By far the easiest 2.5 hour listen - so many gems - very informative! Thank you
Thank you so much Dr. Rangan. Your insight into the body and mind and soul for that matter are essential. Your thoughtfulness, consideration and brilliant questions to your incredibly diverse and interesting guests is exceptional. I love the way you listen it is so genuine and necessary. You rock! Keep up the wonderful work.
Went to the test on Jim Kwik. I'm a Cheetah... Take intuitive action. Will do. Great podcast, rich. So many great interviews. 🙏🙏🙏
Excellent guest and information. Thank you from Maine USA.
This podcast was absolutely amazing ♥️
Thank you guys for caring!
This was an amazing podcast. Captivating from beginning to end.
I love and appreciate this deeply❤