Jim Kwik on the Keys to Limitless Brain Health, Focus and Memory

Episode Highlights With Jim Kwik

• His purpose in life and how his inspiration was his desperation through brain injuries and learning struggles
• How he teaches the “software” of brain health: learning faster, adaptability
• Things he recommends for having a limitless brain
• 1/3 of our brain performance is determined by genetics but the other 2/3 are under our control to change
• Tools for brain health: a good brain diet, neuro-nutrition, killing ants (automatic negative thoughts), movement, brain nutrients, positive peer group and social relationships, clean environment, sleep, brain protection, new learnings, stress management
• Brain is only 2% of body mass but requires 20% of nutrients
• Top brain foods: avocado, blueberries, choline from eggs, salmon, sardines, dark chocolate
• To avoid for brain health: seed oils, sugar
• What mirror neurons are and why they are important to understand for brain health
• How chronic fear suppresses the immune system and how to reduce it and manage stress
• The importance of meditation for stress and health
• How morning sunlight and hydration directly help the brain
• The thought experiment he does every morning for brain health and focus
• Having a “to do list” and a “not to do list”
• What you see, you take care of
• The masters and experts never get bored of the basics
• Never get bored of your brain

Resources We Mention

• Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life by Jim Kwik
• Kwik Brain Podcast
• Jim Kwik - Courses
• Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins
• ChiliPad - Use code wellnessmama for 25% off
• Think and Grow Rich Deluxe Edition: The Complete Classic Text by Napoleon Hill
• The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
• Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
• The Rise of Superman: Decoding the Science of Ultimate Human Performan