Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

Is it possible to unlock new levels of flow, performance, and learning as you age? Have you heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” Do you believe that there’s nothing you can do to stop your physical and mental skills from deteriorating as you get older? If you do, you’re not alone. But these are nothing more than LIEs based on old ideas. I’m thrilled to have Steven Kotler on o...

How do you tap the power of laziness to improve neuro-fitness? Your body evolved to save energy. It’s what kept you alive by ensuring you didn’t waste energy on unnecessary tasks. When you aren’t in life-threatening danger, the brain will always encourage rest. But in the modern world, if you give into this impulse too often, you might think you’re lazy. I’m excited to have Dave Asprey back on the...

How do you stay younger longer? If you’re like most people, you probably think of aging as a gradual physical and mental decline. It can be a scary prospect if you think it involves things like increased illness, chronic disease, and less independence. But that’s not how aging has to be. I’m so excited to have Dr. Mark Hyman back on our show today. Dr. Hyman a practicing family physician, internat...

How can you transform passive learning into active learning? Learning is not a spectator sport. I’ve been saying that for over twenty years because the human brain simply isn’t designed to effectively learn through information consumption alone. You learn better—and faster—when you create and co-create material in a method known as active learning. In today’s episode, I’m going to share six tactic...

What’s the connection between love and the brain? You might ask, what does love have to do with the brain? After all, love is often associated with the heart. But when it comes to brain health, life fulfilment, and overall performance, it isn’t only your neurological networks that matter, it’s also your social network. And the most important social network you have are the people you love. I’m so...

Is it possible to live 150 healthy years and beyond? When it comes to aging, so often the first question people focus on is: how? But to live a longer, healthier life, you have to first embrace a longevity mindset and dismantle the attitudes and assumptions you might have around aging. I’m excited to have Sergey Young talk more about this topic on our show today. Sergey is a longevity investor and...

How do you focus a distracted mind? Attention and focus come up a lot in the Kwik Brain community. In the world of dings and pings, staying on task can become increasingly difficult, especially when your to-do list is a mile long. But attention exists to help you not only survive, but to thrive—if it’s trained. To go in-depth on this topic, I’m thrilled to have Dr. Adam Gazzaley, M.D., Ph. D. on o...

How can you harness your productivity to make 2023 your best year yet? Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you work, you just can’t get enough done? You’re busy, but you keep falling behind. In those moments, it can feel like you don’t have any agency or control, and your productivity inevitably suffers. In today’s power-packed episode, I’m going to go over some of the most powerful productiv...

What are the essential ingredients for achieving a happy and healthy life? It’s common to get caught up in the daily hustle and bustle. But to live a Limitless life, it’s important to invest your time and resources into making sure that you aren’t simply surviving—but thriving. I’m very excited to have Dr. Robert Waldinger on our show today to talk more about this very important topic. Dr. Walding...

How do you bounce back from a mistake? We all make mistakes, but they can be difficult to accept them in the moment. No matter how impeccable you are or how perfect you want to be, the question is not whether you will eventually mess up, it’s will you own it and learn from life’s inevitable ups and downs? In today’s episode, I’m going to share three quick things you can do to put mistakes behind y...

What are four choices you can make daily to change your brain, your body, and even your bank account? My book,  Limitless , opens with a quote from a famous French philosopher that says, “Life is the C between B & D”. B is birth, D is death, and C—life—is choice. Every morning you have a chance and a choice to grow, make things better, and move in the direction to achieve everything you desire...

What are the best nutrients and foods for optimal brain health? We are a society on the go and that often means it’s difficult to find foods that are nutritious, delicious, and convenient. You already know how important it is to eat for better brain health, but how can you find foods that are easy without adding extra time to your already busy day? To dive into this topic, I’m excited to be live i...

How can you boost and unlock your multiple intelligences? There’s a common misunderstanding that there is one type of intelligence. Maybe you took a standardized test when you were in school, and that score was how you defined your IQ. But research shows that not only are there multiple types of intelligence, but it isn’t a fixed number either. I’m going to dive into this research on today’s show....

How can you enhance your child’s education to meet the unknown demands of their future? In our rapidly changing world, it can be difficult to find education that will serve your children’s needs as they grow towards adulthood. Very few of the options take into account what children might encounter once they leave school. So, how do you find resources to develop your child’s ability to learn rapidl...

How can you optimize your brain power in a changing world? For many people, the Covid pandemic had long-lasting effects that they’re struggling with today. You’ve likely heard of Covid brain, marked by brain fog, sleeplessness, anxiety, depression, and focus and concentration issues. These are serious issues, but one of the things that hinders recovery from long-term health issues is your ability...

How can you grow your gratitude? We talk a lot about how gratitude rewires your brain, but the benefits don’t stop there. Gratitude lowers your blood pressure, helps you sleep, and even raises your self-esteem. That’s why it’s so important to nurture your gratitude, so it can grow and become abundant. I’m grateful to be here with you today, talking in-depth on this subject. I believe that what you...

What are the keys to long-life learning? There’s a difference between being a life-long learner and long-life learner. How you learn at thirty years old is different from how you learn at sixty years old. As you age, your brain changes, which then transforms how you look at certain topics, what you want to learn about, and why you want to learn about them. To go deeper into this topic, I’m thrille...

Can meditation improve your intuition, performance, and relationships? When it comes to productivity and performance, meditation is a powerful tool. But the benefits of meditation extend far beyond simply getting day-to-day results. By focusing your mind for a few minutes a day, you can achieve results far beyond what you think is possible. To go deeper into this topic, I’m excited to be here with...

What is a genius network and how do you build one? You’ve probably heard me say who you spend time with is who you become. That’s because your brain power doesn’t rely solely on your neurological networks, it’s influenced and shaped by your social network. Who you surround yourself with can have a direct impact on your capabilities and success. I’m excited to go deeper into this topic with our gue...

How do you take effective notes so that you can remember more? As technology progresses, there are more notetaking options than ever before. While studies consistently show handwritten notes have better retention and comprehension than any other method, we still get asked frequently what the best whole brain method for taking notes is. Today, I’m going to take some of these questions from the Kwik...

How do you make the placebo effect work for you? We talk a lot about the power of mindset. Before you can achieve any goal, you have to believe it’s possible and change your inner self-talk to support that belief. There’s powerful science that shows that the way you choose to see the world can physically affect your mind and your body, but you can even change your business, your brand, and beyond....

Can physical exercise boost your brain power and focus? You’ve heard me say, as your body moves, the brain grooves. That’s because the primary reason you have a brain is to control the movement in your body. And as you move, your brain creates brain-derived neurotropic factors, which is like fertilizer for the brain. Today, I want to welcome you to do this Kwik challenge with me. I believe that wh...

What are the four elements in my morning and night routine that can help you become limitless? Welcome to the 300th episode of the Kwik Brain podcast. Whether you’ve been with us for a few months or several years, every episode has been and will continue to be dedicated to helping you realize your greatest potential. I’m honored to be your Brain Coach and to be with you on this journey into self-d...

What role does your microbiome take in shaping your moods, memory, and even your dreams? You already know that what you eat matters, especially for your brain matter. The mind-gut connection is so strong, I’ve often referred to it as your second brain. But this interconnectedness extends throughout your entire body and can directly impact your immune system. To have this very important conversatio...

How do you unlimit your fear? Fear is hardwired into your brain, and it isn’t always a bad thing. It’s meant to keep you safe, but in our modern world, stress is often misidentified in the brain as fear. This can trigger your fight, flight, or freeze response, and that can hurt your productivity, hinder your performance, and take away your peace of mind. In today’s episode, I want to talk about fe...