What is the best way to take notes so that you can remember more?
Many of you have heard about the learning curve, but did you also know there’s a forgetting curve? Research shows that within 48 hours of encountering new information, most people forget up to 80% of what they read or heard. So, how can you change the way you learn to remember more in less ti ... Show More
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From Limited to Limitless: How to Live a Life Beyond Limits | Amy Purdy
In this episode, I sit down with Amy Purdy to talk about how she went from losing her legs at 19 and losing hope, to becoming a Paralympic medalist, bestselling author, and global speaker.Amy shares what actually helped her move from survival to purpose. Not motivational slogans, ... Show More
36m 46s
Jan 26
The Sleep Crisis: Your Bedroom Could Be Hijacking Your Brain
Most people think good sleep is about getting 8 hours.But if your bedroom is overstimulating your nervous system, you can sleep all night and still wake up foggy and drained.In this episode of the Kwik Brain Podcast, I sit down with Jack Dell’Accio, CEO and Founder of Essentia an ... Show More
24m 31s
Jan 19
The Brain Science of Gratitude, Memory, and Human Connection
We are more connected than ever, yet more people report feeling lonely than at any other point in history.Loneliness is not just an emotional experience. It is a serious health risk. Research shows that social isolation can increase your risk of premature death as much as smoking ... Show More
16m 34s
Apr 2018
#31 Barbara Oakley: Learning How to Learn
Just when I start to think I’m using my time well and getting a lot done in my life, I meet someone like Barbara Oakley. Barbara is a true polymath. She was a captain in the U.S. Army, a Russian translator on Soviet trawlers, a radio operator in the South Pole, an engineer, unive ... Show More
1h 34m
Sep 2023
Beyond Lazy Learning — The Keys to Gaining and Retaining Knowledge
<p>Ever wondered why, after hours of reading and highlighting, you still feel unprepared for that big test? Or why, shortly after a work training, you can’t remember much of what was said and how to apply it? Or why you have trouble comprehending a difficult book?</p><p>Whether y ... Show More
47m 39s
Apr 2023
Expand Your Vocabulary and Memorise New Words to Improve Your Speaking [086]
When you want to improve your speaking, it’s important to expand your vocabulary. When you expand your vocabulary, you elevate your mental dictionary and give yourself the chance to use words that are more descriptive, precise and articulate.
But learning new words to expand yo ... Show More
15m 48s