Your brain is powerful, but it’s limited. Sometimes it’s able to tell you exactly what you feel, how you can respond to a challenge, or how you can create ideas. Other times, it can’t. Enter Annie Murphy Paul, an acclaimed science writer whose book The Extended Mind: The Power of Thinking Outside the Brain is a New York Times Editors' Choice and a Washington ... Show More
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ATG 257: Politicians Are Temporary, Family Is Forever: Your Thanksgiving Survival Guide
<p>I am my niece and nephew's favorite uncle—mostly because I'm their only uncle, but a win is a win. Election years turn every family gathering into "squirrely uncle season," and Thanksgiving is ground zero. You've got relatives who think differently, be ... Show More
14m 40s
Nov 17
ATG 256: The 4 Books That Changed My Year (And Why I Read 75 Fewer Books)
<p>Last year, I read more than 100 books. This year, I cut that goal down to 25—and actually got more out of them. After realizing I was flying through books without retaining much, I slowed down and found four that earned a permanent spot on my bookshelf. In this episode, I&apos ... Show More
19m 35s
Nov 10
ATG 255: Stop Being a Success Voyeur
<p>Have you ever noticed how easy it is to binge on other people’s success stories? Podcasts, books, courses—it all <em>feels </em>productive, but sometimes it’s just procrastination in disguise. I call it being a success voyeur. You’re peering through the glass, watching other p ... Show More
14m 52s
May 2024
The Science Of Getting Out Of Your Head | Annie Murphy Paul
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>An acclaimed science writer on how to upgrade your mind by using more than your head.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>When you think about thi ... Show More
57m 23s
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The Secret to Using Your Whole Brain with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor
<p>You probably heard me say, "when you know how your brain works, then you can work your brain."</p> <p>You have an incredible gift between your ears, but it doesn't come with an owner's manual. Knowing how to use your whole brain isn't something you're taught or necessarily kno ... Show More
20m 53s
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Supercharge Your Brain to Learn & Achieve Anything Faster - Jim Kwik
In spite of what others have told you, your potential is infinite--when you know how to use your brain. In this episode, the world’s top brain coach and #1 Wall Street Journal Author, Jim Kwik, gives you a practical, easy, and proven blueprint that shows you exactly what to do to ... Show More
26m 57s
Jun 2024
3226: This is How to Find Your Inspiration, Creativity and Focus by The NeuroGym Team of MyNeuroGym
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Episode 3226:
Discover how historical geniuses like Leonardo da Vinci and Marie Curie harnessed their creativity and focus. Learn a ... Show More
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