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May 8
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Why Your Brain is Begging You to Take a ...

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Ever feel like the way you work is slowly grinding you down? In this mind-opening conversation, neuroscientist and author of Hyperefficient: Optimize Your Brain to Transform the Way You Work Mithu Storoni dismantles the industrial-age approach to work.


She maps out a brain-aligned framework to tap into unseen wellsprings of energy, motivation and creativity, allowing you to create your best work while feeling fully alive.


You can find Mithu at: Website | LinkedIn | Episode Transcript


If you LOVED this episode, you’ll also love the conversations we had with Dan Pink about the scientific secrets of perfect timing for peak productivity.


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