#201: How I Fixed My Brain After the Internet Broke It
Episode description
#201: Modern life has trained our brains to crave constant stimulation, leaving focus, creativity, and peace harder to find than ever.
In this episode, I break down how I unfried my brain after years of internet overload.
Get ready to learn why impulse control is the foundation for mental clarity, how boredom can become your brain’s secret weapon, why overconsumption of “good” content still backfires, how to retrain your focus through deep work, what Cal Newport and Charlie Munger can teach us about living sharper lives, and how to reconnect dopamine with real-world activities plus a lot more...
Timestamps
(00:09) Intro – Why today's internet culture broke our brains
(00:41) Storytime – Realizing I could finally enjoy moments without mental chaos
(02:50) Foundation 1 – Training impulse control in everyday situations
(04:45) Foundation 2 – One thing at a time: mastering single-task intensity
(07:10) Deep Work – How focusing deeply rebuilt my mental stamina
(09:23) Boredom – Why getting bored is actually a superpower for your brain
(12:00) Overconsumption – How even "good content" can make you less creative
(15:25) Long-Form Content – Slowing down to actually think better
(18:13) Rules for Phone & Computer Use – Guardrails for a clearer mind
(24:05) Healthy Dopamine – How to reconnect joy with real-world activities
(26:15) Summary – Invert: How NOT to fry your brain (and what to do instead)
Nicola Flückiger
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