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A high IQ isn't useful if you can't make decent life decisions.
Drawing from neuroscience and behavioural psychology, this episode delivers practical frameworks for cognitive development. You'll discover:
No-nonsense tools to stop overthinking and start actually learning from your mistakes
Real-world examples of how reflection beats raw intelligence
A si ... Show More
This clip is from Brendon's 2hr training in the GrowthDay app. Get the full training by becoming a member: https://growthday.go.link/gCW0U Have you ever stopped to consider that much of ... Show More
<p><strong>David Eagleman explains <em>why</em> counterfeiting works, <em>how</em> our empathy fails, <em>why</em> mind reading remains elusive, and <em>if</em> we'll ever upload our minds to computers.</strong></p>
<strong>What We Discuss with David Eagleman:</strong>
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