35. Interview with Jim Kwik

"The thing that we all have in common is time. We all get 24 hours in a day. What we do with those hours is what sets us apart." -Jim Kwik Ever wonder why in the age of smartphones we can't remember one phone number? Or why it's so hard to focus on one thing at a time? Have you ever wanted to be faster, smarter? In this episode of the Knowledge and Mileage Podcast, Kris sits down with Jim Kwik, a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, and optimal brain performance. Think of him as a "brain coach". Jim believes we can all become better versions of ourselves and shows us techniques on how to improve our memory and how to learn faster. This episode is longer than usual, but you're not going to want to miss one minute of this in depth conversation. Time Stamps Introduction [1:10] Jim's background [2:54] Jim's mission in life [8:49] How Jim became a quick learner [11:46] Education hasn't changed as much as the world has [14:14] How Jim became a brain coach [15:24] Why retaining information is harder in today's world [20:27] Adverse effects of digital devices [33:00] How knowledge is profit [43:00] Brain hacks for becoming a better learner [50:30] Ten things to do to activate your brain [1:05:00] How to learn more from Jim [1:40:18] Featured Guest: Jim Kwik Website Instagram Twitter Episode Sponsor Mother Dirt Connect with Kris Instagram: @krisgethin