Today, we're exploring the single most important skill we will ever teach on this podcast: How to change the brain in lasting ways.\nThe dirty secret of the personal growth industry, and self-help and psychology more broadly, is that most of what we learn doesn't stick. So, what can we do to achieve the \u2018holy grail\u2019 of personal growth \u2013 lasting change in our hearts, minds, and behaviors?\xa0\nRick's Course: If you'd like to learn more about how to change your brain for the better, check out Rick's Positive Neuroplasticity Training. It's a six-week online course that will teach you how to beat your brain's negativity bias, and have more confidence, compassion, and inner peace. Use coupon code BEWELL50 at checkout for $50 off the purchase price!\xa0\nKey Topics:\n3:30: What is neuroplasticity?\n8:00: The power of deliberate practice.\xa0\n9:30: Meditation and the brain.\xa0\n12:45: Why is it so hard to change? The negativity bias.\xa0\n19:45: Human exceptionalism and energy conservation.\xa0\n23:00: An experiential example.\xa0\n30:30: How to change deep-seated issues.\xa0\n36:45: The Positive Neuroplasticity Training.\n39:15: Changing self-concept to change behavior.\xa0\n49:00: Participating in who you are becoming.\xa0\nFrom Dr. Hanson: The Foundations of Well-Being brings together the lessons of a lifetime of practice into one year-long online program. Podcast listeners can use the code\xa0BEINGWELL25 at checkout for an additional 25% off! Please don't hesitate to apply for a scholarship if you're in need.\xa0\nSponsors:\nWant fresh, delicious, simple dinners delivered right to your doorstep? Check out HelloFresh, America\u2019s #1 meal kit, and use code beingwell90 to get $90 off including free shipping!\xa0\nWant to sleep better? Try the legendary Calm app! Visit calm.com/beingwell for 40% off a premium subscription.\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nSupport the Podcast: We're now on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nConnect with the show:\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes