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How to Build a Cognitive Training Plan |...

CAL NEWPORT
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In the world of physical health, we use so-called “key performance indicators” (KPIs) to help measure and improve our fitness. In today’s episode, Cal proposes a collection of three KPIs for measuring and improving your *cognitive* capabilities – a small step toward his larger vision of a cognitive fitness revolution.   Below are the questions covered ... Show More
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