Today’s episode is about motivational methods for changing one’s behavior. Three experts on behavioral psychology share their perspectives and advice for how you can increase your productivity and accomplish your dreams.In this episode, Nir Eyal, author & lecturer, shares his key metrics for success and the difference between good and bad visioning.Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman elaborates on the brain/body contract and the common misconceptions of how dopamine affects our behavior.Jim Kwik, a master of memory, teaches the model of learning anything faster and the lies you’ve been told that are holding you back from learning.For more, go to lewishowes.com/1317 Full episodes:Nir Eyal - https://link.chtbl.com/1047-podAndrew Huberman - https://link.chtbl.com/1071-podJim Kiwk - https://link.chtbl.com/947-pod
The key to achieving your long-term goals is to focus on consistency over intensity, and to plan out what you're going to do and when you're going to do it - also known as making an implementation intention.
Building confidence is crucial when we set out to accomplish our goals. Breaking up the goal into smaller tasks can help build that confidence and lead to greater success in the long term.
The foundation of a good life is having good visioning and making time for traction by deciding how to spend your time to support yourself in achieving your goals.
In a world where traditional social activities have declined, it's important to prioritize time for exercise, proper nutrition, rest, and engagement with others. By asking ourselves how the person we want to become spends their time, we can manage our time more effectively.
The speaker stresses the importance of scheduling and prioritizing time with loved ones and personal reflection, encouraging listeners to set aside sacred time on their calendars for these important activities.
The speaker explains the neurochemical basis for controlling stress and extending one's ability to handle it, including deliberately introducing thoughts and time-bombing your schedule.
Consistently successful people attach dopamine to the process of putting in effort, rather than just the end result, allowing them to stay motivated and on an upwards trajectory. This mindset can help those struggling with starting a new business or climbing out of a difficult financial situation.
Discussing the concept of a genie granting one wish and what people may wish for, as well as illustrating the brain's response to disappointment and how it affects future decisions.
Former WNBA star, Lindsey Harding emphasizes the importance of using different learning styles for athletes and explains the reasoning behind her brain-focused clothing line.
Jim Kwik discusses how our thoughts control our lives and the importance of asking ourselves the right questions. He also encourages listeners to identify their dominant questions and offers examples to get started.
Our mind and social networks have algorithms. The more we engage with something, the more it is filtered into our view, which creates reflex reactions and behaviors.
The speaker shares his experience of taking notes creatively while learning by using two sides of a page - on the left side, writing down the quotes, strategies, and processes, and on the right side, writing down impressions and using creativity to apply what is being learned.
The podcast discusses the importance of starting with the question 'Why?' and then checking in with your emotions to understand why it's important to use the information you have gathered.