Podcast 160: How to Learn Faster, Memorize Anything, and Upgrade Your Brain to Become Limitless

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Learning can be challenging, but did you know it can also be fun and empowering, taking you places you have never been before and helping you achieve your goals and dreams? In this podcast, I spoke with master brain coach, top podcast host and NY Times bestselling author Jim Kwik about how learning how to learn is one of the best things we can do for our mental and brain health, why our ability to use knowledge is our superpower, and how the brain is truly limitless, allowing us to be as intelligent as we want to be!
As a child, Jim suffered from several traumatic brain injuries, when affected his ability to perform in school. Eventually, his desperation led to his inspiration: Jim set out to understand how the brain and memory work, and how to learn how to learn. As he notes, this is something that is not often taught in schools, where we are given lots of knowledge to learn, but are not taught how to make the most of this knowledge. Indeed, many of us incorrectly assume that intelligence is something that we are either born with or not, that it is a “fixed” thing, and that is why some people do well and others fail.
Yet, as Jim has shown in his own life, which he describes in his incredible book Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life, he went from being the “boy with the broken brain” to a world-renowned memory champion and brain coach who has developed a reliable and scientifically sound set of tools to enhance memory formation and learning. He now teaches his techniques to others with astonishing results, and is an in-demand speaker, a brain coach for celebrities and CEOs, the head of a large online learning program, and the host of a podcast with tens of millions of listeners!
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Podcast Time Stamps
2:48 How Jim’s inspiration was his desperation, and what he did to overcome his traumatic brain injuries
12:00 Why intelligence is not fixed
16:00 The 7 main lies we believe about the brain, and how to overcome them
24:32 The question is not how smart you are, but how are you smart?
28:10 Why our mistakes are not our failures
36:00 Genius is built, not born, and why intelligence takes hard work, determination and practice
39:00 The power of mindsets, motivation and methods, and how they can make you limitless
59:04 The fun ancient Greek memorization technique that can help you remember anything!
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[@Vskinmakeup]

Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine Geniuses in ACTION. 💫 In Love. Thank You.

[@laurarichwalker6216]

Love this! Jesus Christ is both my hero and my mentor and love that science is continuously proving Biblical truths. God the Creator understands the power and abilities He interwove in our brains. In the story of Babel, God recognized that with the abilities of the brain and the willingness to work as one,anything was possible. In the New Testament, we are encouraged to renew our minds. Wonderful work both of you. Thank you 😊

[@adriannegarcia5948]

I was in the passenger side of a friend’s car when I clicked on KZbin and immediately saw this video!!! I just about jumped out of the seat! You two are 2 of my Heros!!! Dr. Leaf, I was first introduced to you 8 1/2 years ago at King of Kings Worship Center in NJ. It was from your lips that I first heard the word NEUROPLASTICITY!!! You gave me hope in that I was not stuck with the brain that I have! I was introduced to Jim a few months ago through KZbin commercials. I viewed a few of his videos and was immediately hooked! Jim’s book LIMITLESS arrived in the mail 3 days ago and I dove right in! I can not wait to start Learning How to Learn!

[@vedawattieram15]

Hello Adrianne, I am encouraged by your enthusiasm! Blessings!

[@susangoins3412]

Jumping up and down on the inside for you, me and everyone else who needs to get out of mud thinking.

[@susantagupta6394]

Study Learn something with the intention of teaching someone else....Whata great message....Thanks to both of you...Jim and Dr Leaf.

[@chichibarleta4660]

I have been waiting for this moment when Dr Leaf and Jim Kwik would meet and finally they did !! I am so grateful it happened....in this podcast. Thank you Dr Leaf.

[@adriannegarcia5948]

Me too!!!

[@lindaventer2344]

@@adriannegarcia5948 listening to Dr. Leaf and Jim has realy motivated me at almost 69yrs of living a lie to step out and become the best me God has intended me to be by proving how my mindset can change my brain as I always believed I have a very low IQ and are not worth much to my my fellow beings. Thank you so much

[@adriannegarcia5948]

@@lindaventer2344 THAT'S AWESOME!!!! PRAISE GOD!!

[@gigics1612]

@@lindaventer2344 I don’t know if any of what you have thought or been told about your intelligence had ANY basis, but I DO know you have the ultimate worth and value to God! I also know the answers you have been searching for are available to you, or you would never be listening to this program! God bless you as you move forward into your answers and applying them to yourself!

[@thedavidabraham]

"your brain has to obey you." So good!

[@sweetgrl4JC]

If you google this passage: 1 Corinthians 9:27 Paul says he makes his flesh his slave.. the brain is a part of the body. Making it your “slave”

[@thessalleyfalk5597]

Two of my favorite people. Thank you so much for this. Thank you for helping so many people. God bless!

[@kaym.2854]

You mentioned something that really hit me (well you mentioned a lot of things) but one, in particular, is that people have a fear of failure because they don't want to look bad. And this was really interesting because I couldn't help but think about the origins of the concept of failure. A lot of the time our environment; during the formative years, covertly teaches us that failures are shameful, as opposed to it being an opportunity to learn. This discussion was so enlightening. Thanks a lot!

[@marielundbom3658]

YES! I have never been afraid (maybe a little unsure at times) of change, trying new! Doesn't mean I didn't fail numerous times. A friend said that she thought I'd given myself permission to fail. I thought a minute and replied, "I have given myself permission to get back up." I am just 77 and still get back up!!

[@BRAZEN_Muse]

I’m listening to this As my first keyboard piano got here. I always wanted to play the piano as a kid but I grew up really poor so we had no money for instruments. Honestly feels very powerful just to be able to fulfill a simple childhood want. I don’t know if I’ll be any good but I finally have one and I want to learn! Yay 😁

[@MaryK4music]

Wow! Another amazing podcast! The energy was electrifying. I feel like I got clarity on what's holding me back. I look forward to implementing the strategies Jim shared!

[@HEIDIJVR6791]

LOVE THIS! Dr Leaf please continue with your visual podcast interview. It's nice to see and follow visual expressions during interviews and explanations. Thank you

[@iamairsoft]

Wow. He is powerfully articulate. Thank you for this.

[@lynnllchia]

I love this session! Two of the BEST! I have been learning from Kwik Learning for a while, listening to both of them talking and their 'truth-bumps' are so contagious! LOVE THIS!

[@dianaspy6733]

ThankQ so much all my life I have been empathetic and sensitive. I usually end up overwhelmed and shut down . This also became a pattern in learning as well. Am 61 and it’s not too late! Ty

[@windsofchange31]

Hi Diana~ Paula at Narc Con Channel is very good. She speaks as if you are there, calmly and wisely in terms of normalcy and practical life application. She has a wonderful spirit and a beautiful soft Irish accent to boot! Very helpful and great comments too.

[@blondethai]

I just purchased Limitless.. Can't wait to read it. My aha moments were many... Including.. "Learn with the intention of teaching somebody else." Thank you, @jimkwik and @drcarolineleaf.

[@usmanyousaf8549]

Can you please email me soft copy at [e-mail]

[@LouMee5399]

Dr Leaf and Jim Kwik, thank you very much for sharing your discoveries and experiences with the world!!

[@julzmadrid]

This is just awesome! I have been so frustrated lately that I was not able to get the role that I aspire thinking that I had reached the ceiling of my capacity. I was reminded that my growth is up to me how i will train and stretched my brain to increase capacity. Just require an effort and focus and hopefully my frustrations will turn into inspiration.

[@lupe2]

Oh my goodness, I'm blown away by this interview. Both sound alignment, I love it.

[@liselavigne7631]

I love you Dr. Leaf. Thank you for your work.

[@mstwelvedeadlycyns]

That was me. Buying books instead of reading them. 📚 Books becoming shelf help instead of self help. Lol 🧠🧠🧠

[@mel-wu6qq]

Thank God for wisdom and growth🙌🏾

[@irenestotelmyre2524]

listening to both of you challenged my emotional mindset, to radically redifine my life with joy! TY

[@sharongore3630]

Thank you soooo much for this podcast Godly treasure regarding the use and maintenance of our brains!!! 👏

[@sharongore3630]

Dr. Leaf I love your work and Jim Kwik you are so strong and determined to succeed and assist others in the same vein, also. Thank you both!!!

[@mirika-excellenceasstandar7504]

Bring it all together with a University yes... You guys need to do this entry level 1... introduction to... bla bla bla then stage 2... intermediate, finally advanced 3. Guys i truly believe this bring it all together all of you, under one roof i recognise good stuff when i see it. Blessings 👍👍👍

[@solizroger90]

I'm so happy that I have heard of all of you who are talking about this trauma life. I enjoy the help. I hope to find the time to listen more. This part of me, needs so much help to understand.

[@cushlalula3545]

Yes I enjoy these 2 people that bring challenges to my brain/mind.

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[@christinefarrall9391]

All my life I have been slow to learn things and remember things. But I am extremely interested in your teaching Dr Leaf. I’ve been listening to other videos of yours too.

[@susanbulger5007]

999

[@deepanjan.sengupta]

Both of them are lovely human beings. The conversation is also a testimony how we are one if we think logically.

[@rose-mh1ry]

💖oh my god Dr. Leaf. You ll be remembered for generations.😗

[@makaylahollywood3677]

In grammar school, i used this imagery to memorize and learn. Nobody taught me- it was innate. I was an excelled student in all subjects.

[@gingerheller6405]

Dr Caroline leaf.

[@NaveDelAmor]

Ditto

[@joanbrown5823]

I am enjoying you both and also relate to Jim in every way. But now I am so ready to learn and understand everything with ease.

[@khautantitsane9933]

I'm abt to finish Dr Joe Dispenza book "Becoming Supernatural", Cleaning your mental mess and limitless are my next. Thank you guys, your books are life-changing.

[@kiwanusyoung9114]

Thank you both this was great I will relisten to this podcast with my teenagers and but the book.

[@jeannecathey3479]

Thank you so very much for this interview! Such a wonderful conversation that was just in the flow of of a fascinating topic that I am now just beginning to discover! 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@qmydee1481]

I love it!! Feeling brain satisfaction after this video. Thank you! Wonderful minds. Grateful for all the sharing Dr. Wow. God bless you and your work.

[@rstarr9037]

I loved this video! I have learned so much . Knowledge is power. I changed my mindset regarding my goals, thought process related to motivation, energy, more reading and studying with a purpose/understanding, procrastination isn't an option, Lastly, I'm working on the ridding myself of the "energy vampires" (acknowledging them but couldn't think of this great term)!! Keep up the wonderful work and I'm going to tell all of the "goal-seeking" people that I can.

[@sotonyeokujagu3230]

Amazing. I am no longer the same. Learning the truth about me. THANK YOU SO SO MUCH

[@dialearningacademy36]

Your podcasts feel like university (minus the boring lectures 😆) in a more engaging way ♥️ 🧠

[@fazlinamohd7571]

Immense love for the both of you! Thank you for your contributions to the world! ❤

[@sharonkaranja5800]

Love this! Glad to hear that you've brought your work to Kenya

[@sanikasuryawanshi4463]

Thank you Dr Leaf and Jim❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@araratqarachatani3806]

Thank you

[@ftweedy5580]

I loved this interview. Never heard about this author or his work. Buying his book. Thank you.

[@susiwakeman4271]

Wow! X how marvellous to see two great minds dancing together, I absolutely loved it x procrastination has always been my enemy but I would absolutely love to learn to recall the whole of the kjv Bible x much love and God Bless from the UK xx

[@nancieryan7449]

Wonderful news! Many ahah moments. One In particular was the food list!

[@Arallask]

Awesome! So truth! I am learning so much listening to you!

[@terrilynnponcedeleon244]

Thank you

[@camelia9485]

Wow what a phenomenal podcast!!!! I have great hope that my life is about to change for the better

[@shellibabick]

I just ordered this book! Woohoo! I’m so excited! Thank you so much!

[@chrisg2163]

What book?..x

[@SuperChristianMiiworld]

P*E*S(3) Purpose * Energy * Small Simple Steps

[@dorinbivolaru3330]

Thanks for sharing. Great achievements and examples.

[@doingwhatiwant4189]

Your intelligent as you want to be!

[@mirika-excellenceasstandar7504]

Blessings guys i love you all... But i believe you guys need to set up a University with all of you an some you mentioned

[@jendillard59]

PHENOMENAL!!!! I just ordered Jim’s book! Dr Leaf, can you drop a hint in when we could possibly anticipate your next book? 🙌🏼😊

[@shellbrisc]

Thank you BOTH! This is valuable information. I'm putting into practice the S3 method 😊

[@jainemiller2375]

Her web page says it's coming out in March. You can pre order now on her website.

[@jendillard59]

Jaime, 🙌🏼 yes!!! I ordered it a few months so. So excited for March!! Thank you!!

[@jendillard59]

Jaine... auto text messed with me typing your name! Sorry about that! 😊

[@lukhanyogojo1359]

Wow!🙌🏻I need to upgrade to this level

[@Estiexo]

I'm so excited to listen to this!

[@sylviaanderson704]

Dr Carolyn , you beat us saying all the parts!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@ielmore7226]

I've met a couple of baby geniuses in my life. Amazing 5 yr old that can work on computers. And two yr old that can read. But I get his point that you do not have to stay the way you are born.

[@lawrenceespinoza113]

L❤VE this! Thank You both! 😇❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🌷🌷

[@angelr9096]

48 minutes in I paused and ordered his book on Amazon 😁

[@oksanaford4664]

THANK YOU!!!! WOW!!! two amazing people!!!! :) Thank you for this Podcast! and thank you both for all that you do!!!!!!

[@AlwaysLiz7]

Love it!

[@gaildehart5070]

I have used this though not know it to recover from a major stroke working on emotional part now and thid is great

[@theresabryant8559]

"So, helpful thank you!"👌💯

[@cleaningsmart]

Love love love ❤️ this video!

[@andrebarnard285]

Really motivated me to dig deeper and find out more about my limtless brain capacity

[@elenafigota2988]

Love this 😍

[@mariamkinen8036]

We connect things to what we already know

[@henktaljaard4550]

Hi. Have you ever done brain scans of people while praying? I'd like to see some info regarding that please? (I know they've done experiments in the US Army where they target a certain part of the brain with specific frequencies that turn down people's inherent sense of God or want to rebel and protest for instance... And would think it's closely related...)

[@arielapastel8658]

Thank you for this

[@vanhoudtshoorn]

You are both amazing💖

[@dialearningacademy36]

This is amazing information ℹ️

[@Xindi86]

Incredible ♡

[@danielarasgattino320]

I love this! Thank you so much for sharing !

[@adriehbexole7072]

Jas any stroke survivor a used end excelled after aplyingjoms re now yes? I am 4 months post syrokend I am not ready to quit living but have noticed I am much more easily distractrd

[@ryanhamilton7470]

What an awesome conversation ❤️🙃 so good

[@Kathy-ne7es]

My name is Kathy my age is 53 .I have tried to learn to read and spell to learn .Nothing has worked for me. I have been through open heart surgery triple bypass at the age of 46. I know that me not being able to read and spelling because of the stress that it comes with. Please please can you help me I know that this is going to eventually kill me because I want it so bad I try so hard . 😓

[@solizroger90]

My process of eliminating has been different for a long time and I have to stop alot.

[@sarahglover2994]

Thank you this is beautiful! Xx

[@vdang2491]

Awesome conversation

[@prettyzen2]

Wonderful. One thing though, creativity wise eg. Musical some appear to be born with natural talent.

[@Ambientes]

Wow This is amazing

[@jdavisfreshoil3658]

Amazing!

[@marfanite]

Question for the blind reading? Audio book please

[@RaulEdu33]

Didn't know Celine Dion was also a health and nutrition expert 😜

[@arjunmrao4039]

Celine Dion HA HA .... Caroline Leaf has Knowledge as humongous as THE TITANIC!...

[@KNMcKinney]

Smh. Lol. 🤣

[@kathleenmiedema6894]

Beautiful 💕

[@jennifertung5381]

We know the sky is not the limit, because man has gone beyond the sky into the universe and into the Divine.

[@shirleyannelindberg1692]

The same level of thinking that has created your problem won’t solve your problem - Albert Einstein

[@marianamotta4797]

Nikola Tesla said “The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence.”

[@NaveDelAmor]

Wow

[@karaokay5444]

Where can we find the research?

[@tofusalad654]

Like both of them but think he should let her talk more ❤️

[@stephanielovedandadoredbyg8976]

How can this information help my 9 year old? & How is it possible to apply the information to a boy who has a difficult time concentrating?

[@andrewconde6115]

Tell the boy what you learned I guess. Tell him that he can change his brain and that simply believing that he can grow and do something has a powerful effect on the brain as well. Give him praise if he does well and reward him sometimes. Never stop teaching him to love. We are to copy Jesus Christ and all of his ways.

[@mariamkinen8036]

What if I want back the " perfection"?

[@lesliemyles1228]

How does this relate to someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s?

[@lailajamilasmith]

Please can someone summarise the video for me

[@nikannotghi682]

Are you informing public about brain function or lecturing about man maid religious

[@terissamurphy1198]

Do we acknowledge God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit in this precious new knowledge of our brain ?

[@하장호-q9p]

49:00

[@janinesteenkamp4598]

You guys should start helping kids from young age how to learn and study the right way. Schools do not teach kids how to learn or study at all. I doubt even the teachers know how to. When I was in school I battled to study, keep info in my head. School didnt help of show me how. I was just thrown aside as part of the helpless kids. My dream was to be a psychologist. I didnt make it to university. Grades too bad. After school i learned how to study. I just kept digging into psychology books, subjects, blogs in my own time for myself. Especially in south african schools...the kids need help on how to study and keep the info fresh. Its a huge problem here for all races. Most teachers are so young (early 20's). They would rather yell at struggling kids than help the kids. Also I noticed that teachers would rather ignore struggling kids so they can keep up with the hectic syllabus. Sending kids for expensive private extra classes to learn what has been taught in school has become the new normal

[@firvilla8269]

knowledge without practice means you don't know.

[@mamamode1312]

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