16-05-2021-043351Limitless-Jim -Kwik
.pdfKwik Brain app, 51 Kwik Brain podcast, 14
Kwik Challenge, 162, 163 Kwik Learning community, 22 Kwik Start exercises
ANTs (automatic negative thoughts), 138 asking questions, 62, 63
books to read, 241 brain foods, 130 calendar use, 54
clean environment, 139 concentration, 184 digital deduction, 31 digital deluge, 24 digital dementia, 28 digital distraction, 26 distraction time, 189 doing, 63
flow, 172 focus, 189 genius, 79 habits, 161 “I am,” 120
learning as social, 53 “To Learn” list, 140 LIEs of learning, 105 memory, 213 morning routine, 167 movement, 137 passions, 118
positive peer group, 139 problem solving, 258 purpose, 119
reading and remembering, 50 reading as active experience, 52 reading time, 253
recall, 222
relaxation, 221 review, 54 sleep, 146
as small simple steps, 149
small simple steps (S3), 153 spending extra time, 242 state-dependency of learning, 52–53 state of mind, F
stress management, 141 study, 195
supervillains, 31
writing down extraneous thoughts, 51
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Languages. See also vocabulary baroque music and, 235 remembering, 232–235 spaced repetition and, 235 word substitutions, 233–234
Lashley, Karl, 93
“Laundry cycle” metaphor, 142–143 Learning. See also accelerated learning
active approach to, 224–227 benefits of, xvi
better, reasons for, 122–123 capacity, as limitless, 13 consistency in, 100
criticism matters LIE, 100–102 as difficult LIE, 98–100 elementary, 220–223
as empty vessel, 50–51 expanding, 146–147 genius is born LIE, 102–105 how to learn, 12–14
intelligence is fixed LIE, 89–93 knowledge is power LIE, 97–98
as lifelong process, 20 limited brain use LIE, 93–95 listening and, 203–205
as making new connections, 37 mistakes are failures LIE, 95–97 music and, 202–203, 208–209 neuroplasticity and, 38
new, brain energy and, 140 primacy and, 48, 49, 198, 227 problem-solving through, 99 recency and, 48, 49, 198, 227 small steps in, 100
as social, 53 state-dependency, 52–53 supervillains of, 21–22 taking charge of, 44
Learning curve, 53 Learning disabilities, 99 “Learning disabled,” 13 Learning environment, 52 Learning styles
auditory, 260
determination quiz, 262–264 kinesthetic, 260
mix of, 265
other, incorporating, 275 visual, 260
Lee, Bruce, 102–104, 105 Lee, Stan, 67
Lefkoe, Shelly, 73 Levitin, Daniel J., 25–26
Lewis, Jordan Gaines, 202 LIEs of learning
criticism of other people matter, 100–102 genius is born, 102–105
intelligence is fixed, 89–93 knowledge is power, 97–98
Kwik Start, 105
learning new things is difficult, 98–100 limited brain use, 93–95
mistakes are failures, 95–97 LIEs of motivation, 110
Life purpose, 117
Limited ideas entertained (LIEs), 66, 89 Limiting beliefs. See also LIEs of learning
commonly held, 106 effects of, 73 emotions and, 83 facts and, 81–83, 84 fixed mindset, 91
inner critic and, 83, 84–85 limitless mindset versus, 80 minimizing, 80–85
most common, 87 naming, 80–81 reframing, 80–85 as self-talk, 72–73 source of, 81
as starting in childhood, 73, 81 as wrong, 81–83
Limitless becoming, 3–19
as a choice, 54–56
as progressing beyond, 16 you as, 277–278
Limitless Model, 17–18 Limitless (movie), 3, 93, 110
Limitless secrets, xvii–xviii. See also methods; mindset; motivation Limits
belief in, xxii
as growth and learning obstruction, 30–31 as preconceived notions, 51
Lipszyc, Hadassah, 150 Listening
HEAR acronym, 204–205 importance of, 203 learning and, 203–205 note-taking and, 207
with whole brain, 203–205 Location, 226, 230, 231
Loci method, 229–231
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Mackie, Evie, 273 Maguire, Eleanor, 36 Mai, Jeannie, 59 Marano, Hara Estroff, 176 Marder, Eve, 215
Mark, Gloria, 188
Markman, Art, 151 Means value, 121 Meditation, 145–146
Memorization, 215, 216, 219–220, 222, 228 Memory. See also accelerated learning
active focus in, 224–227 association and, 224–226 attention and, 217, 223
Baker/baker Paradox and, 217–218 brain strengthening and, 27
delivering a great deal of information and, 229–231 digital dementia and, 27
distractions and, 235 emotion and, 226, 228 exercise of, 28, 216
as foundation for every action, 214–215 as fundamental brain function, 214 great, keys for, 224–227
as greatest asset, 213 importance of, 213, 214–215 Kwik exercise, 227–229
Kwik Start, 213
of languages, 232–235 location and, 226–227 loci method and, 229–231 long-term, 41
methods, 217
MOM mnemonic, 216–217, 285 motivation and, 216–217
of names, 231–232 not-to-do list, 267 observation and, 217 reading and, 240
recall of a great deal of information and, 218–220 reference points, 217–218
short-term, 41 trained, 222, 229, 235 training videos, 235 visualization and, 224
vocabulary and, 232–235 working, 216
Memory lapses, 38 Mental models
for decision-making, 265–266 defined, 265
40/70 rule, 265–266 not-to-do list, 266–267
for problem-solving, 267–268 for productivity, 266–267 second-order thinking, 269 for strategy, 269
study your errors, 267–268 as thinking constructs, 265
Meta-learning, 180
Methods. See also focus; memory; motivation; speed reading; study defined, 18, 179
key, xviii limit in, 19
in Limitless Model, 17–18 mastering, xxi
memory, 217
as process of learning how to learn, 180 right, using, xviii
Mind
broadening, 192 calming, 186–189
calming techniques, 188–189, 190 memorization and, 215
preparing, 62–63
wandering and daydreaming, 246 Mindset
alignment to desires and goals, xvii beliefs and, 66
characterization of, 66 defined, 18, 65 exponential, 271–272 fixed, 90–91, 92, 118 growth, 90–91, 92, 118 incremental, 272
intersection with motivation, 18 limit in, 17
limitless, 17–18, 67, 80, 277 in Limitless Model, 17–18 mastering, xxi
positive, building, 85 shifting, 12
silencing the inner critic and, 87 Mistakes
as failures LIE, 95–97 feelings about, 106
as signs of trying something new, 96 studying, 267–268
you as a person and, 97 MOM mnemonic, 216–217, 285 Monet, Claude, 258
Money, simplicity and, 160 Morning Brain Tonic, 132 Morning Magic Smoothie, 133 Morning routine. See also habits
“brain smoothie,” 166 “brain tea,” 166 breathing exercises, 166
brushing teeth with opposite hand, 165 celery juice, 165
cold shower, 165–166 DREAMS assessment, 164–165 establishing, 163–167 hydration, 165
importance of, 163, 167 keys to, 166
Kwik Start, 167 making bed, 165
three-minute workout, 165 Morpheus, 55
Morris, Eddie, 110
Mosconi, Lisa, 130
Motivation. See also energy; purpose culture as nourished by, 108 defined, 18, 109
empowering sense of, 12 enjoyment and, 110 finding flow and, 111
flow as “source code” of, 172
in Fogg Behavior Model, 159–160 forcing, 126
formula, 110 hope/fear, 160 identity and, 119–120
intersection with mindset, 18 LIEs of, 110
limit in, 18 limitless, 277–278
in Limitless Model, 17–18 as limitless secret, xvii-xviii mastering, xxi
memory and, 216–217 as not fixed, 110 passions and, 117–119 pleasure/pain, 159–160 reasons and, 122
as set of emotions, 124
as set of habits and routines, 126 social acceptance/rejection, 160 as something you do, 110 sustainable, 110
tapping into, 10
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 259 Mueller, Pam A., 207 Multitasking, 26, 175, 185, 187
Music and learning, 202–203, 208–209, 235
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Names, remembering, 231–232 Negative habits, 156 Neurological peak, 35
Neurons, 23, 32, 35, 37, 40, 140 Neuroplasticity
answers and, 63 defined, 35, 37 dependency, 37
knowledge promotion of, 50 learning and, 38 understanding, 36–38
Neurotransmitters, 35 Nonroutine, simplicity and, 160 Note-taking. See also study
ability, upgrading, 205–208 “capture and create” method, 207
goals, 206
impaired learning and, 206–207 ineffective, 205
intention, clarity of, 206 listening and, 207
own words in, 206 practicing, 209 purpose of, 205–206
reviewing notes after, 207–208 TIP mnemonic, 208
tips, 208
writing and, 206–207 Not-to-do list, 266–267 Nutrients, brain, 136
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Obama, Michelle, 128 Observation, 217, 255, 285 Opinions, 81
Oppenheimer, Daniel M., 207 Organization, this book, 19
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Pain, 124
Passion(s)
finding, 117–118, 126 Kwik Start, 118 learning and, 125 purpose and, 117–118 reasons and, 122
simultaneous cultivation of, 118 underlying meaning in, 119
Peer group, positive, 139
Peripheral vision, vision and, 249–250 Perlman, Adam, 75–76