TMHS 572: Brain Hacks To Improve Your Memory, Read Faster, Increase Your Focus, & More!

Have you ever been introduced to a person, and then immediately forgotten their name? Or have you ever read a passage from a book, but then realized you didn’t actually process or retain what the words said? Our brains are extremely powerful, yet we can easily find ourselves in these situations where our memory and recall fail us. And it’s not because there’s something wrong with us; it’s just that we haven’t grasped the necessary skills needed for this type of mental performance. 

If you’ve ever wanted to strengthen your mental muscles and harness the power of your mind, the best person on the planet to learn from is Jim Kwik. Jim is a world-renowned learning expert who specializes in accelerated learning and speed reading. He’s also a skilled speaker and podcaster, and a repeat guest on The Model Health Show. 

On today’s show, you’ll hear powerful segments from my previous interviews with Jim Kwik. This episode contains game-changing insights on how to actually remember people’s names, how to read faster, how to make better, more informed decisions, and so much more. Click play to hear Jim’s best tips for memory improvement and accelerated learning! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why now is an especially important time to be able to think critically.
• The impact that multitasking can have on your productivity. 
• Why multitasking is a misnomer.
• The digital supervillains that hold us back from focusing. 
• An important distinction between recognition and recollection. 
• Why names are harder to remember than faces. 
• What the Pomodoro technique is, and why it’s helpful for focusing. 
• Which of your senses is most connected to memory and recall. 
• Why handwritten notes are more effective for retaining information.
• Two powerful elements for taking better notes.
• An effective visual strategy for remembering names.
• How using a visual pacer can increase your reading speed by nearly 25%.
• The importance of setting boundaries with your devices.
• What the six thinking hats are, and how they can help you make better decisions.
• How to learn and recover from a bad decision.
• The role your environment plays in your decision-making skills. 
• An exercise for finding a balance between logical and emotional thinking. 
• Why changing your identity can in turn change your habits.
• The power of continuously asking questions. 

Items mentioned in this episode include:

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• Unlock Your Limitless Brain with Jim Kwik – Episode 408
• Thinking Faster & Better with Jim Kwik – Episode 318 
• Use These Tools to Unlock Your Potential with Jim Kwik – Episode 521
• Learn Faster & Increase Your Focus with Jim Kwik – Episode 197
• Improve Your Memory & Read Faster with Jim Kwik – Episode 56
• Kwik Brain Podcast with Jim Kwik 
• The Social Dilemma on Netflix
• Limitless by Jim Kwik  

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