WHAT WE COVERED00:48 – Introducing today’s guest, Jim Kwik04:08 – Jim’s origin story09:58 – Growing up as an introvert13:54 – Not letting school get in the way of education15:08 – The importance of knowing your ‘why’17:54 – Getting clarity on what challenges you are facing21:04 – Jim opens up about solving the puzzle of his own brain23:10 – Jim recalls the first student he tutored25:57 – Meta-thinking29:30 – The crashed truck story32:58 – How critical thinking can lead to better decisions33:38 – Why people are so scared to make decisions37:15 – Beginning with the end in mind40:11 – The power of passion42:04 – The importance of curiosity42:41 – Jim tells a quick story of one of his heroes, Stan Lee45:19 – The difference between a thermometer and a thermostat47:41 – The impact of our outside and inside environments48:35 – Modern day kryptonite56:36 – The Zeigarnik Effect1:00:35 – Jim’s thoughts on technology1:04:15 – Digital depression1:06:56 – Jim and Dr. Stephanie share their best morning practices1:12:12 – How our environments train our brains1:18:05 – The Four ‘G’s1:20:44 – Where listeners can follow Jim1:21:39 – Jim’s actionable challenges to the audience1:25:00 – Where listeners can follow Dr. Stephanie and subscribe to her newsletterTWEETABLE QUOTES“I think the ultimate quest we’re all on is just to be better, right? To be able to grow and progress and fully express ourselves and little by little a little becomes a lot.” (02:47)“Don’t let school get in the way of your education.” (13:54)“The same level of thinking that’s created your problem won’t solve your problem.” (17:39)“I don’t believe that there’s necessarily a good memory or a bad memory. But, there’s a trained memory and there’s an untrained memory. Genius can be learned.” (22:28)“Discipline weighs ounces, but regret weighs tons.” (39:56)“I think that the treasure that most people seek is hidden in the work that they’re avoiding.” (57:38)“What’s good for your heart is gonna be good for your head.” (1:16:06)LINKS MENTIONEDBetter! WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s WebsiteDr. Stephanie’s Twitter – @dr_stephanieDr. Stephanie’s Instagram – @dr.stephanie.estimaLink to Dr. Steph’s ArticleJim’s Instagram – @jimkwikJim’s Twitter – @KwikLearningJim’s FacebookJim’s PodcastDr Stephanie on Kwik Brain Ep. 73Dr Stephanie on Kwik Brain Ep. 93Jim’s WebsiteBOOKS MENTIONEDThe 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal ChangeENJOYING THE SHOW, READY FOR MORE?Please Subscribe to Better! With Dr. StephanieJoin our Private Facebook Community for Better!Rate and Review: Show your support and help spread the word by writing a review, along with a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts: https://bettershow.co/apple?️?️?️Podcast production and marketing provided by FullCast