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Jim Kwik on the Keys to Limitless Brain Health, Focus and Memory

Published: Nov. 24, 2022, 10 a.m.

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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 \\u201csoftware\\u201d 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 \\u201cto do list\\u201d and a \\u201cnot to do list\\u201d
  • What you see, you take care of
  • The masters and experts never get bored of the basics
  • Never get bored of your brain

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