Episode
Focus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
1:21:27
Published: Fri Dec 30 2022
Description
Today’s Masterclass episode is all about how you can destroy laziness and improve your ability to focus. Four experts share their tips and strategies for how you can increase your level of productivity and find more fulfillment in your life.In this episode,Andrew Huberman, professor of neurobiology at Stanford, teaches about the double-edged sword of dopamine and how it plays a role in our ability to focus.Greg McKeown, best-selling author, and host of the podcast, What’s Essential, explains why the secret hack to productivity starts with forgiveness.Rich Diviney, former Navy Seal Commander and author, elaborates on the difference between discipline and self-discipline and how to achieve both.Joe Dispenza, an international speaker, researcher, and author, shares how rewriting the story of your past can heal your body and transform your mind.For more, go to lewishowes.com/1370Full Episodes:Andrew Huberman: https://link.chtbl.com/1204-podGreg McKeown: https://link.chtbl.com/1102-podRich Diviney: https://link.chtbl.com/1058-podJoe Dispenza: https://link.chtbl.com/826-pod
Chapters
The role of dopamine in the brain is mainly about craving, motivation, and drive, contrary to the popular belief that it's about pleasure.
00:00 - 02:35 (02:35)
Summary
The role of dopamine in the brain is mainly about craving, motivation, and drive, contrary to the popular belief that it's about pleasure. In today's world, we are bombarded with dopamine hits from various sources, including social media, email pings, food, and more, making it essential to understand how to manage dopamine hits effectively.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Dopamine increases focus, motivation, and drive, which encourages individuals to willingly pursue their goals.
02:35 - 09:38 (07:02)
Summary
Dopamine increases focus, motivation, and drive, which encourages individuals to willingly pursue their goals. However, overindulging in activities that heavily impact dopamine levels can cause dopamine baseline levels to decrease, leading to boredom and lack of motivation.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The 30-day no contact challenge could help people see other things they enjoy as well as change their mindset in order to improve their focus and discipline.
09:38 - 14:46 (05:08)
Summary
The 30-day no contact challenge could help people see other things they enjoy as well as change their mindset in order to improve their focus and discipline. We must not always indulge in the dopamine soup, it is important to encourage other beneficial behaviors.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Regular cold water exposure for three to six minutes, three to six times a week, can increase dopamine levels by 2.5 times for many hours, leading to better focus and concentration for those who struggle with ADHD or addiction.
14:46 - 23:25 (08:38)
Summary
Regular cold water exposure for three to six minutes, three to six times a week, can increase dopamine levels by 2.5 times for many hours, leading to better focus and concentration for those who struggle with ADHD or addiction. This effortless state can also help those with schizophrenia or psychosis increase mental wellness.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Forgiveness can be an unlikely productivity hack, as holding grudges can negatively impact one's emotional state and thus their productivity.
23:25 - 27:54 (04:28)
Summary
Forgiveness can be an unlikely productivity hack, as holding grudges can negatively impact one's emotional state and thus their productivity. By asking unusual questions about grudges, an individual can begin to let go and forgive, leading to increased productivity and positivity.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The story of a man's final words being a reminder of finding joy in the little things, like a piece of string.
27:54 - 31:08 (03:14)
Summary
The story of a man's final words being a reminder of finding joy in the little things, like a piece of string. The phrase "a piece of string" becomes a mantra for finding beauty in the everyday.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A father shares how he turns daily household chores into fun and meaningful rituals for his family, and discusses the challenge of staying connected with his kids as they grow older.
31:08 - 34:10 (03:01)
Summary
A father shares how he turns daily household chores into fun and meaningful rituals for his family, and discusses the challenge of staying connected with his kids as they grow older.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about how singing along to music can be an incredibly fun experience, even if it starts out as practice and sports.
34:10 - 36:54 (02:43)
Summary
The speaker talks about how singing along to music can be an incredibly fun experience, even if it starts out as practice and sports.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A mother shares her perspective on the negative effects of complaining and how it can make challenging situations even harder to navigate.
36:54 - 40:41 (03:46)
Summary
A mother shares her perspective on the negative effects of complaining and how it can make challenging situations even harder to navigate. She believes that avoiding complaints can help individuals move back into a state of ease more quickly.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Highly self-disciplined people often struggle with achieving long-term goals that require venturing into the unknown, while those who can separate discipline from self-discipline may find success through different types of rewards.
40:44 - 45:14 (04:30)
Summary
Highly self-disciplined people often struggle with achieving long-term goals that require venturing into the unknown, while those who can separate discipline from self-discipline may find success through different types of rewards.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The daily contact between family members during military deployment is not always helpful as it can establish a stressful routine.
45:14 - 47:40 (02:25)
Summary
The daily contact between family members during military deployment is not always helpful as it can establish a stressful routine. Coping with long absences from family due to military deployment is challenging for both the service members and their families.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Compartmentalization is an attribute inherent to the way our brain functions and processes information that is crucial for special operators to have.
47:40 - 52:38 (04:57)
Summary
Compartmentalization is an attribute inherent to the way our brain functions and processes information that is crucial for special operators to have. This skill allows them to think through stress, challenge and uncertainty, and enables them to accomplish the mission despite the pain involved.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The key to dealing with stress is to understand your own neurology and learn how to think through situations when your forebrain is coming offline.
52:38 - 55:53 (03:15)
Summary
The key to dealing with stress is to understand your own neurology and learn how to think through situations when your forebrain is coming offline. Knowing your own stress response can help keep you calm and in control under pressure.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Learn how to manage fear and uncertainty in this episode, by identifying what you can control and taking charge of that.
55:53 - 58:32 (02:38)
Summary
Learn how to manage fear and uncertainty in this episode, by identifying what you can control and taking charge of that.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker talks about the leadership attributes that are valued in the military, such as the ability to figure things out and empathize with others.
58:32 - 1:03:03 (04:31)
Summary
The speaker talks about the leadership attributes that are valued in the military, such as the ability to figure things out and empathize with others.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast discusses how informed individuals are causing old paradigms in various fields to break down, and that deep, active listening is a necessary form of healing.
1:03:03 - 1:07:56 (04:52)
Summary
This podcast discusses how informed individuals are causing old paradigms in various fields to break down, and that deep, active listening is a necessary form of healing.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast discusses how one can teach themselves to select a new possibility in their future and begin to emotionally embrace that future in the present moment, and how this can signal new genes and new ways ahead of your environment.
1:07:56 - 1:16:28 (08:31)
Summary
This podcast discusses how one can teach themselves to select a new possibility in their future and begin to emotionally embrace that future in the present moment, and how this can signal new genes and new ways ahead of your environment.
EpisodeFocus Your Mind So You Will Never Be Lazy [MASTERCLASS] EP 1370
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The ability to self-regulate and change the frustration from some experience in your life back to the energy of your future is essential in living a better life.
1:16:28 - 1:21:22 (04:54)
Summary
The ability to self-regulate and change the frustration from some experience in your life back to the energy of your future is essential in living a better life. Positive self-talk is one way to achieve this.