YAPClassic: Jim Kwik, Brain Hacks for Supercharging Learning & Memory

Young and Profiting with Hala Taha (Entrepreneurship, Sales, Marketing)

YAP Media Network

Education, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Business, Self-improvement

4.8 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 30 August 2024

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

As a young child in kindergarten, Jim Kwik was rushed to the emergency room for a traumatic brain injury that would cause him to struggle in school for many years. He even internalized the label ‘the boy with the broken brain’ until he discovered that genius is built, not born. Then, he transformed his life by mastering brain optimization and now helps others do the same. In this episode of YAPClassic, Jim shares his best strategies to rewire your brain and push past mental barriers to unlock your brain’s full potential. Jim Kwik is one of the world’s top brain coaches and the bestselling author of Limitless. He hosts the top-rated Kwik Brain podcast and has coached top performers, including Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, and Fortune 500 executives. In this episode, Hala and Jim will discuss: - How Jim turned his ‘broken brain’ into a superpower - Jim’s motivation formula: P x E x S3 - The four horsemen of the mental apocalypse - Simple hacks to remember anything fast - Why genius is built, not born - Fighting ‘digital brain drain’ and staying sharp - How to learn things quicker with the FASTER method - Why multitasking is killing your productivity - Staying focused in a world full of distractions - How curiosity can be your cognitive superpower - The storytelling secret that makes learning stick - Building a mindset that breaks through any challenge - And other topics… Jim Kwik is a globally recognized expert in brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning. He started Kwik Learning in 2001, offering online courses in memory recall, improved reading comprehension, study habits, and overcoming overthinking. His New York Times bestselling book, Limitless, has inspired millions to unlock their full potential by learning how to learn better and faster. Jim is also the host of the top-rated Kwik Brain podcast. Jim has coached top performers across various fields, including Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, and Fortune 500 executives. His clients include major organizations like Google, Nike, SpaceX, and the United Nations. Connect with Jim: Jim’s Website: https://www.jimkwik.com/ Jim’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkwik/ Jim’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimkwik Jim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimkwik/ Jim’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimkwikofficial Resources Mentioned: Jim’s Book, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life: https://www.amazon.com/Limitless-Upgrade-Anything-Faster-Exceptional/dp/1401958230 Jim’s Podcast, Kwik Brain: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kwik-brain-with-jim-kwik/id1208024744 How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034 Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson: https://www.amazon.com/Einstein-Life-Universe-Walter-Isaacson/dp/0743264746 LinkedIn Secrets Masterclass, Have Job Security For Life: Use code ‘podcast’ for 30% off at yapmedia.io/course. Sponsored By: Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at youngandprofiting.co/shopify Mint Mobile - To get a new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to mintmobile.com/profiting. Indeed - Get a $75 job credit at indeed.com/profiting Found - Try Found for FREE at found.com/YAP Connecteam - Enjoy a 14-day free trial with no credit card needed. Open an account today at Connecteam.com More About Young and Profiting Download Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com Get Sponsorship Deals - youngandprofiting.com/sponsorships Leave a Review - ratethispodcast.com/yap Watch Videos - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Follow Hala Taha LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ TikTok - tiktok.com/@yapwithhala Twitter - twitter.com/yapwithhala Learn more about YAP Media's Services - yapmedia.io/

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0:56.6	As always you can find all of our incredible deals in the show notes. What's up yepam? I am beyond excited to bring you today's episode with someone who
1:16.5	truly knows how to make those neurons fire on all cylinders. Jim Quick! We first played
1:21.6	this episode in October 2022. It was episode 190. Jim has been a huge
1:27.3	influence in the world of memory improvement and brain optimization. For over three decades,
1:32.0	he's been the go-to expert for celebrities, CEOs, and even world leaders who want to sharpen their minds and achieve more.
1:39.0	But here's the kicker. Jim wasn't always a brainiac. In fact, he started out as the boy with the broken brain, and that's because he struggled with a traumatic brain injury that left him learning challenged.
1:50.0	Fast forward to today, and Jim is a living testament to the power of the human mind to heal, grow and absolutely crush it in life.
1:58.0	In this YAP Classic, we talk about techniques that you can use to improve your focus,
2:03.2	boost your memory, and learn anything faster.
2:06.3	Techniques like B-Swaov for remembering names,
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