488: How to improve your memory & focus | Memory coach Jim Kwik

“There’s no such thing as a good or bad memory. There's a trained memory and an untrained memory," says Jim Kwik.

Jim, a leading expert in brain optimization, memory improvement, and accelerated learning, joins us to discuss how to enhance your brain power, plus:

- Jim’s powerful brain heath journey (~02:03)

- Practices that help Jim become a leader in brain optimization (~08:25)

- Why we’ve been taught to learn all wrong (~16:24)

- The 10 keys for a more focused brain (~22:06)

- How to boost your reaction time by 30% (~28:40)

- The health benefits of cleaning your space (~34:33)

- Why you should be a lifelong learner (~37:45)

- Sneaky & common habits hurting your memory (~39:48)

- Is AI helping or hurting our brain health? (~47:22)

- How to know if you have digital dementia (~48:57)

- How to improve your selective memory (~52:54)

- A trick to remember people’s names (~57:25)

- The best learning & memorization tips by decade (~01:02:43)

- The health benefits of reading (~01:04:44)

- How to identify your unique brain type (~01:07:51)

Order a copy of my new book The Joy Of Well-Being at thejoyofwellbeing.com! 

Referenced in the episode:

- Jim's book, Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life.

- Listen to Colleen & I on Jim's podcast.

- Research on a clean environment & mental clarity.

- The Nun Study & its commentary.

- Sign up for Jim's speed reading masterclass.

- Learn more about Jim's memory courses.

- Visit jimkwik.com/mindbodygreen to take a free brain archetype quiz.

- mbg Podcast episode #378 and #150, with Daniel Amen, M.D.

- Sign up for The Long Game. 

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