Dr. Emily Balcetis: Tools for Setting & Achieving Goals | Huberman Lab Podcast #83

My guest this episode is Dr. Emily Balcetis, PhD, Professor of Psychology at New York University (NYU). Dr. Balcetis’ research focuses on how our perception of the world, particularly our visual perceptions, influences our level and persistence of motivation, how we conceptualize goals, actual goal achievement, and our emotional state as we pursue goals. Dr. Balcetis explains how to best visualize and overcome challenges in pursuit of larger, complex goals. We also discuss the science of how to define goals and intermediate milestones, overcome obstacles, and effectively track progress. This episode highlights science-based, immediately actionable tools that anyone can use to set and achieve physical and/or cognitive goals more effectively.
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00:00:00 Dr. Emily Balcetis, Visualization of Goals & Motivation
00:03:24 Momentous Supplements
00:04:38 Thesis, Levels, ROKA
00:08:08 Vision & Motivation
00:11:37 Tool: Narrowing Visual Focus & Improving Exercise
00:21:39 Adjusting Visual Attention & Perceived Fatigue
00:25:14 Tool: Visual Focus “Spotlight”
00:27:57 Tool: Goal Gradient Hypothesis, Visual Spotlight to Increase Effort
00:33:38 AG1 (Athletic Greens)
00:35:00 Defining Goals vs. Accomplishing Goals, Dream Boards & Goal Lists
00:41:28 Tool: How to Setting Better Goals & Identify Obstacles
00:46:38 Vision is Unique, Challenging the Visual System, Realistic Goals & Micro-Goals
00:57:12 Do Fit People View the World Differently?, States of Body & Visual Experiences
01:05:54 Caffeine, Stimulants, Visual Windows & Motivation
01:10:13 Tools: Goal Setting & Cognitive (Non-Physical) Goals, Data Collection
01:21:54 Year in Review & Memory
01:26:32 Visual Tools & Mental Health, Depression & Visual Priming
01:31:33 Focusing Attention & Increasing Visual Detail/Resolution
01:36:12 Zero-Cost Support, KZbin Feedback, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, Neural Network Newsletter, Instagram, Twitter, Momentous Supplements
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[@emmanuelgonzalezcaseira9141]

So, in summary, the tools are (Corrections are appreciated): - Narrow your visual focus, putting a "spotlight" on the goal you want to achieve. This makes the goal appear closer and for the closer it appears, it is easier to achieve because it naturally pushes the person to spend more energy and focus to achieve said goal. This is for physical goals, goals that you can see, like a finish line. - Break down the major goal into every small milestone or small goals that should be done and every obstacle, thinking of different ways you may face the obstacles and how to deal with them. Milestones and small goals should be closer to each other, like every week, every two weeks, etc... - For non-physical goals, creating a visual that tracks your progress for every time you practice helps bring in that visual aspect and moves the goal "closer" mentally, activating the mechanisms that are involved when having a physical, visual goal. It is important to review this visual to keep the goal "visible". Track it, do not rely on memory. The tidbit that specially stood out for me besides the tools is: Healthy, fit people and unhealthy, unfit people see the world differently. A healthy person, and even more a fit person, will see the world and appreciate it as closer due to the natural higher levels of energy they have (Personally, this explains so much for my life :o I'm unhealthy due to being unfit and I think I even qualify as obese. So many times I have found simple small tasks, something as simple as watering the plants, so annoying. I had noticed this but this perfectly explains why).

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thanks for the summary. To get fit, I recommend focusing on what passes your lips. I eat only whole plant food, no coffee, no alcohol. I did this transition over 3 years. A few month for the food, 2 years for the coffee and the last few month for alcohol. I found Nutritionfacts, PCRM and Nutritionstudies are the best source of information to transition to a whole food plant based lifestyle. As well as Rich Roll obviously. Well good luck, for me it worked beyond anything I could have imagined. I never realised how many things you can not do while drinking, even moderate amounts. Mediation is one, focus is another. Everything changes really.

[@KenjiSummers]

Thanks for your recapping. I trust you will use what you are learning from the Huberman Lab Podcast to get fit. Remember, one day at a time.

[@Koivisto147]

I'm in the same boat. Right on the line between overweight and obese since middle school (28 now) from overeating junk food and not exercising at all; my parents didn't really see this as a problem I guess. My room has always been a mess and chores always felt like a death sentence. Never had any motivation to do anything except play video games and eat garbage. Into adult hood this continues to plague me and I often have trouble scheduling auto repairs and doctors appointments, applying to jobs, paying taxes, doing any kind of chore really. But after getting lucky and having a really low-stress high-paying job fall into my lap, my girlfriend and I bought a house together and moved out of our parents' houses. We started cooking for ourselves and paying attention to nutrition (macro and micro), and my job required me to be much more active; we started hiking and gardening for exercise in our down time too. Now all of those things I mentioned before aren't daunting at all, and when doing them it feels as if I'm not expending energy or effort to do them, whereas years ago simple chores were tiring and my body would feel heavy and sluggish. Obviously the progress is not a straight line. Im still struggling with overeating and drinking a little too much, and really haven't lost much weight, yet I can tell I'm much more fit - exercise doesn't make me nearly as tired (it's actually energizing) and I don't feel nearly as winded plus recover my breath much faster. And now I have so many desires and plans for my future and everything feels within grasp and doable with some work and effort, where before it would feel like fantasy and dreams to want the things that I'm looking forward to now.

[@mattsmith3078]

Thank you Emmanuel for summarizing that. It makes sense for my life too. It is interesting how simple menial tasks can seem challenging.

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Thank you for summarizing

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[@brdagr]

He said on a previous podcast he wanted to get Dr. Balcetis on the podcast and he did it! Goal set and achieved, proof the system works haha. Cant wait to watch this one

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Yes, I just came from that episode just now

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[@forisma]

39:48 vision boards don't work 41:43 what to do instead - break the bigger goal down into smaller goals (2 weeks), and think about the things that could stand in the way of succes

[@Timbotunited]

Thanks I was just looking for this part.

[@BMXTraining]

In the context of "generating motivation," the study indicates that Vision Boards might actually decreaase the motivational state due to lower systlic blood pressure. That being said, everything is state dependant. Negative motivators do work, however, some people might find that it's great for short term stuff (one waited til the last day to work on a report, highly motivated to take aciton and get it done).

[@jamesbernards8409]

That's fantastic!

[@quickgirl80]

Neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart says visions boards do work & she states the science behind it as well. Interesting, I think it comes down to our own preconceived idea about a particular thing, as well as doing the thing that actually works for the individual. Simply put, not everything works for everyone one.

[@MrAustraliarules]

@@quickgirl80 at 41:31 she says that people shall not stop creating vision boards. However the process of goal setting should go beyond that i.e. plan how to achieve them in detail and keep in mind the blockers. In my experience creating a vision boards is great to focus and prime your mind concerning your goals.

[@condorreades2148]

Ditto, my comfort podcast. Having prosopagnosia (face-blindness), severe myopia, and severe astigmatism, I found a fair amount of the visual tools simply not useful. At the same time, amazingly, I am a visual artist.

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My son works for the coast guard with a one month on boat one month off boat shift..... he gets so much done on his one month home! I think he uses his finite time home as an "attentional spotlight" strategy. So sincerely grateful for you Dr. Huberman and the podcast. I'm a Registered Clinical counsellor and I've gleaned so much information and taken to my clients to help them. Thank you!

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Fascinating Interview on goal achievement strategies! This explains what I had believed to be true when I ran 12 hours on a treadmill to break the world record of the greatest distance run in 12 hours. The question people asked was how did you run 12 hours on a treadmill (did it 3 times). I remember my running schedule was chunked down into 15-minute increments. 15 minutes of running hard to get in the distance and 5 minutes at a slower pace to replenish nutrients and return to a baseline that I established. I also found a large dot on a post in front of me that I would focus my attention on when needed - or I would observe my posture on the screen to ensure balanced shoulders. At the end of the 12 hours, I walked off the treadmill not only happy but also with energy and no soreness. The power of chunking down goals and finding focal points helped me set my 3 records. Huberman Lab Podcast is the best!

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The farthest distance run in 12 hours by a male is 177.410 kilometres (110.237 miles), achieved by Aleksandr Sorokin (Lithuania) on 7 January 2022 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Sorokin was competing in the Spartanion 12-Hour Race.

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[@_negentropy_]

As an extension of this episode, I’d love to know the mechanisms involved in goal pursuit and achievement for those who aren’t sighted. I get that on the surface that wouldn’t be applicable to most of this audience, but I think there is tremendous benefit to understanding how people with different abilities from our own experience the world.

[@HomeTeamm]

I think they kind of touched on this with the Michael Phelps story, I could be wrong though. It would be interesting to hear it elaborated

[@_negentropy_]

@@HomeTeamm they kind of did, but it was a temporary impediment. His visualization mechanisms/circuitry would remain the same as one who is sighted. Non-sighted map the world differently than sighted and large parts of their visual cortex can be overtaken by other structures they rely on more heavily. How would “narrowing attentional focus” play out without visualization in the way sighted people understand it? And what circuitry is recruited?

[@nrolinger]

I think it's touched on in the testosterone and adjacent videos as the "chemical of pursuit" if I remember correctly

[@_negentropy_]

@@nrolinger thank you, yes I can understand that the underlying drive for pursuit is dictated by hormones but that doesn’t explain how that then manifests in actual pursuit for non-sighted people. A key takeaway beautifully articulated in this ep is that visualization and visual perception can get you across the finish line. How does that translate for non-visual people?

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It's called Action. Over complicating something simple using long sentences and large words. Doesn't make your point clear, just the opposite.

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[@stephenmccorry4247]

the idea that came while watching is, how important it is to keep a goal in line in sight at all times. for someone who is easily distracted and overthinking everything, lists do help to see what needs to be done, but focusing on one thing gets me in motion. Thanks for this context to put this is doctors!

[@MisterWilliamss]

Good advice, and this helped me think about how I self-sabotage: I add distance to my goals.

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Thank you yourself, Emily and all involved in making these happen. Peace

[@_negentropy_]

Verklempt with gratitude for Dr. Balcetis’ erudition, eloquence and candour throughout this entire discussion. Feeling an achey but kindred connection to her experiences with goal pursuit, including a life-long desire to learn how to play the drums. I’d get so discouraged bc I couldn’t play like Neil Peart by day two. I know now I need to narrow my attentional focus on a pair of shorts much closer to me than Neil’s. I’m inspired to dust-off my sticks. I think one of them is holding up a plant. A key question she wasn’t asked: what is her interpretation of amygdala activation during goal pursuit? In the last HLP ep on achieving goals, ADH thought one must incite fear during goal pursuit in order to accomplish goals (circuitry recap: amygdala -> PFC -> OFC -> basal ganglia). He said there was no other way around it. I’m not convinced this is accurate. And Dr. Balcetis alluded to fear being detrimental to goal achievement during goal pursuit (the Phelps analogy) which is why we plan for potential pitfalls during the goal setting stage…so we can prepare to respond and not get thrown off course. A question for their next conversation, please.

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When I went through divorce and was depressed, I read a quote(I don't remember which book) "what you focus on expands". This helped me tremendously and I could catch myself downward spiraling in anxiety and re-Focus on what I really wanted to expand in my life: Peace, calm🌼, gratitude, loveliness, beauty..🍃That quote helped me so much🙌and seems to be the same concept talked about near the last part of this podcast!

[@keep]

Sounds similar to "Whatever you impress upon your subconscious mind, the latter will move heaven and earth to bring it to pass"

[@jasond7699]

I like that quote. I came to a similar outlook when focusing on people in your life, when you look for the bad, you will find it, same as if you look for the good, you will find it. Admittedly it is easier in some people to find one or the other.

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[@philippahodge9553]

Finally, found a relatively quiet and chilled space and time to listen to one of your podcasts! I'm so happy I did, it was really in sync with my thoughts today!! Thank you for the informative content :-) One thought I had was with regards to consuming this type of self help information. As you both touched on there's just so much of it out there, coupled with the constant bombardment of self comparison with not just your local community but the global community too...With all this kind of comparison noise it's really quite difficult to mentally focus on what works for your own self!! If that makes sense... Setting goals for yourself perhaps is now one of the hardest things to do given the inescapable comparison culture we live in. It makes sense then that Olympic level athletes train in rural areas or spend no time doing the normal things the rest of us do to get to that level of intense goal achieving focus. Since, I ditched almost all social media it certainly has helped me focus more but I work in tech so little snippets of it somehow find their way back into my attention stream...sigh! Anyways, will definitely give some of your tips a go, thanks again for sharing this discussion. Look forward to listening to more :-)

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Thanks Andrew. The work you do and the people you bring into light from behind the intellectual veil change lives. Can't believe how impactful this episode has been on my daily mindset --- along with so many other upgrades I've picked up from you over the last year.

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[@MrMusic238]

The point about getting the dopamine hit from people complementing someone from a book not yet written, makes me think of always being a kid with "potential." I was always told I have so much potential as a kid and thinking back, that actually felt like enough. However, now as an adult it's held me back in terms of achieving anything. Great discussion! Looking forward to the next one from you guys 🙏

[@WolfyPlays]

Same and i was thinking about that some time ago and i think complimenting someone for being smart or a prodigy or talented isn't always good and it would be better to compliment someone for their effort and hard work so then they will put more effort when faced with a bigger challenge whereas the ones complimented for being smart feel like giving up at the beginning or not even start the tasks too hard coz they feel like this shouldn't take effort for them and they don't want to be seen putting effort coz it takes away from their smart image.

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[@juliagrover8433]

Great podcast Andrew. Thanks to you and Dr. Balcetis for highlighting the importance of the visual system in motivated behavior, mood and arousal. I use a lot of visual system interventions with the adolescents and teenagers I work with who have attention and other difficulties with executive function. While many have difficulties narrowing visual focus I have also found the opposite...those with difficulties shifting their visual attention functionally in a dynamic environment. It's like they have self-imposed blinders on as a way to self-regulate, yet they can't meet the demands of the more dynamic environment. Interesting stuff and thank you so much for committing yourself to keeping the public informed.

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[@user-cy3kb2vn8s]

I've been training by feel for the past year. It takes extraordinary focus to maintain a perfect stride for long periods. I get better every time. She is absolutely correct. It can make a senior, complete amazing goals. Ironic I'm watching this on a break from another very challenging goal. Back to the gym. Actually, I had developed this process from a combination of previous episodes. The gratitude, galpin, hypnosis, and endurance episodes were invaluable.

[@lisinbondi1240]

Having worked with thousands of women of all ages and fitness levels who professed an interest in losing weight/getting fit/staying fit, it is illuminating to discover that the unfit/overweight people see the world differently. There are things that now make sense to me. What I did discover is that people who had been fit once in their lives had a far better chance of getting 'back there' because they understood the effort/timeline. That impacted their base ability to achieve the goals they set because they understood not just the end point but also the process. It also goes to the truism that each time you give up smoking it gets easier; the more often you learn something new, the better you become at learning something else new in that category. Loving these tools

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Firstly thank you to you and all your guests who put in years of study that we are lucky enough to be able to access! I'm someone who has trouble seeing things through like training, hobbies etc then the penny dropped whilst listening.... If I'm running or roller blading in my mind I'm narrating a reporter saying "and this 54 year old woman unknown has won the London Marathon 😂 or if I start to learn guitar, I'm on stage in my head playing to 1000s as a mega star so I give up as I have experienced the success and I feel that emotion already possibly?

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[@highyetangel8268]

I already use monthly list to keep track of sports progress, this works as a good motivation. Because of this podcast I have come to the conclusion to also use the list for more difficult goals, so that I get clear view of what has been achieved.

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I really enjoyed listening to this podcast! In fact, I was listening while running and tried to use the focus to help me run a bit more and a bit more... I completed a 10km run, which for some people may seem easy, but for me it was a challenge considering the fact that I am not a runner at all and started running short runs almost a month ago :D Thank you for every podcast and for the knowledge that you are sharing with us in this way !

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The perceptual differences in exercise motivation aspect is particularly interesting and enlightening. Great episode, thx!

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I watched the entire video today , and I directly applied some of these tools to my regular running route , surprisingly I shortened the time by 13 minutes than usual , thank you so much , I appreciate the effort 🙏

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This is the interview I needed to hear RN! Thanks Dr. Balcetis and Dr Huberman!

[@alexHDMA]

Not only that the information helps me optimize my focus on work but listening to this while working also helps me focus. Great sound engineering

[@evyandonch553]

Loved this! Dr Emily Balcetis one of my favorite guests! So much wonderful and helpful info! Loved that she replied, I don’t know, to one of your questions. Made me like her even more!

[@thehonest14]

Can't wait to go home and watch this episode ❤. Hope next week you make a episode about BPD and C-PTSD ❤❤

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[@thefootballpunnedit]

The counting thing is very interesting. I've always done it when running, cycling or even lifting weights. If I do 20 mins on the assault bike I tell myself I'll maintain above 52 speed for 5 minutes, and then 55 for 5 minutes, and I am counting down in 30 second increments when I'm tired to offset feeling like I've got a long time left. However when I train Brazilian Jui Jitsu which is my passion and my favourite form of exercise, I am not counting anything, I am just focused completely on my body experience of touch and pressure and tension and friction etc. I am in my body as opposed to steering it from upstairs I imagine it's just that bjj puts me into flow and other exercises I do as a chore so I am forced into an endless counting game in order to get through it. Thankyou so much for your continued work Andrew, it's incredibly helpful.

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A shining star on You Tube. Thank you 🙏🙏

[@nelsonang]

Prof Huberman, can you do an episode on laughter and the brain?

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Thank you so much for the podcast. Excellent as usual

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thank you once again Dr Huberman. lots of love from India. 🙏

[@j908w2]

Around 39:05 Dr. Balcetis stated that systolic pressure was the bottom number of a blood pressure reading. Systolic pressure is the TOP number of the blood pressure reading.

[@leoncastillosm]

Great episode! Man's most powerful weapon is the determination to fulfill his dreams.

[@jeaniemacdonald3935]

I used to row, and people always remarked on how nice it must be to be on the water, to admire nature and wildlife - but if you're doing that you're probably going to fall in. You have to concentrate on what you're doing the whole time, and unfortunately, in terms of focusing your vision on a target, you row facing where you've been, not where you're going. In a race you have to rely on passing other boats and, like Michael Phelps counting swimming strokes, knowing how many strokes to the finish line. Fascinating episode!

[@samp.a.3445]

Here we go!

[@binawade9759]

Great podcast. I am often motivated by seeing peers doing challenging activities.

[@ladycewest3121]

Great interview! Thank you... I will be shifting a couple of steps when visualizing the completion of goals...

[@johnbaldwin5737]

I love your podcasts, your recordings are like the body’s user Manuel that we should have when we come into the the world. In much the same way as when we buy a car or something that we need to be able to use properly to get the best from it. Thanks a million and keep up the great work

[@Mikaeel84]

Thank you so very much for some of the best, most useful information I've ever heard, time and time again.👍

[@skinrat81374]

Hey, do you think you could talk more about sunscreens? Maybe as a mini / bonus episode? I’d appreciate it and I’m sure it’d help a lot of people

[@victoriacordeiro5714]

Doctor hubberman, your podcast gives free life changing knowledge to a lot of people, I really appreciate It. I have a suggestion I would love an episode about autoimune diseases. Loads of thanks from Brazil!!

[@loredanaterry1962]

Love it ! I listen to most of your podcasts and they are fantastic!!!!!

[@DanielKimita]

Thank you Andrew Huberman for always teaching us. Greetings from 🇰🇪 🇰🇪 🇰🇪

[@Q_QQ_Q]

I was waiting for this long time. Thanks Dr Huberman

[@HH-pj5bl]

Im chuckling i understand why in your previous podcast, you said there were people talking about your prolonged eye contact with the camera....i caught that today! Im usually just listening today i watched! Good job! Love the presence! Loving your content!

[@granteagar3675]

Huge fan of your podcast Andrew! Your podcast makes Monday one of my favorite days of the week!! I would love to see a future episode with you and Dr. Mike Israetel! Other than that keep up the good work!

[@AbhishekSingh-------090]

Today i start watching your podcast i watch 4 video today and then i realised now my knowledge increased and now I find best podcast KZbin channel Thanks for your video Huber men 💖

[@fitnngon]

So comfortable when hearing your pov. My honor

[@elena95464]

I've been doing that hyperficus technique for a while. It's super freeing to see things this way. You don't worry about those trying to stop you.

[@bedwarsvictory67]

this have been the best episodes i have learned yet! great one, please do more of course!

[@catemc3724]

I run in the winter on the hills with a head torch and the visual effect of the spotlight definitely makes it easier. Great podcast!

[@FlawlesSanshiro]

thank you for everything you do Prof!

[@gunthervanbost3726]

I work as a psychologist with people who had sustained an acquired brain injury. Their life goals are not feasible anymore. For them the challenge is to flexibly adjust to a new life when cognitive flexibility is reduced due to the injury. I do some research myself into this topic, but I would like to learn more about the injured brain in this podcast. But I really appreciate your work and recommend it to my students!

[@raphaeldaoust-reid8765]

I believe that feedback from friends and family is far more valuable than that of KZbin comments. Maybe discussions in a huberman lab discord channel for patroon supporters would be another good feedback avenue, but i’ve never been a part of somethings like that. Personally, I am here for the Andrew Huberman experience. The algorithm gods will bring you the people that appreciate and are willing to receive the help that you give that is in alignment with your personal purpose. I’ve been watching since episode 5 and I will keep watching if I feel that I am seeing the content that aligns with Huberman values. I’ve seen many KZbinrs appeal too hard to the comments. Im pretty sure that most viewers disagree with most negative comments, so do your thing man, and apply the feedback you truly agree with, including this. You have something real special here and even if you stopped making videos, you would still have had an enormously positive impact on my life.

[@debbiesykes2096]

Love this. A lot of these behavior podcasts align with training animals- it'd be phenomenal to dive into the neuroscience of training animals.

[@bentleymayes1579]

Haven't watched this yet, but 'how you visualise things in your mind' is the subject I have always wanted to know more about. I see clearly how I think about things affects me, and I am super curious about this subject and how to take advantage of that.

[@therodystyle5788]

This really is the best podcast on KZbin. Thanks a lot! Also for the way information is passed on: The way you "translate" scientific research results for the viewers without pre-interpreting it for us is - I think - admirable because of its humbleness. Topic suggestion: Protocols for Morbus Raynaud's? (Got it. Hurts. Gets worse over time bc of cold climate. Can hear my knuckles crack when in cold baths. Local Wim Hofer's don't want me to join bc of it 😀) Anyway, thanks again for the podcast and lots of success with it!

[@mariamorris954]

I've been following since day one,and there is always something useful to take home. Between you and your amazing guests my family and I have put into practice many of your techniques. My highschool student grandson learned to stay focused and alert during Math, my daughter finished Law school and taking the bar using breathing techniques, caffeine, exercises etc. I love early and late Sun exposure and Sauna practices. Out of this episode I take away to break goals into chunks and complete some part of it not just plan it in my head or my brain will trick me into believing it's been done 😂 Eres genial Andrew gracias mil

[@humbertosolorzano9842]

u bilingual! n.n

[@omar1982777]

Wow! This channel is just life-changing. I wonder why I had not seen it before.