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BrainTools
by BrainTools
Learn how your brain works when it comes to sleep, stress, communication and more, based on practical neuroscience. Plus, each episode you get 6 practical BrainTools that you can start using as soon as you take your earbuds out.
Episodes
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What’s Your Anti-Vision? | BrainTools #96
Look what we made for you! A cheeky, easy and breezy template to create your own Anti-Vision. Simply make a copy of the Google Document, and make it your own: Create Your Own Anti-Vision Template Got questions about this episode or the template? Send Kirun a DM on LinkedIn. P.S - Are you loving…
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Take Advantage of Unintended Consequences | BrainTools #95
A bite-sized episode where we each share a practical tool you can use immediately to level up your thinking. Give it a listen and be smarter in a few minutes. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe to BrainTools on your favourite podcast platform. It means you…
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Become a Black Swan Thinker | BrainTools #94
A bite-sized episode where we each share a practical tool you can use immediately to level up your thinking. Give it a listen and be smarter in a few minutes. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe to BrainTools on your favourite podcast platform. It means you…
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Avoid Failure with Pre-Mortems | BrainTools #93
A bite-sized episode where we each share a practical tool you can use immediately to level up your thinking. Give it a listen and be smarter in a few minutes. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe to BrainTools on your favourite podcast platform. It means you…
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Tackle the Law of Entropy | BrainTools #92
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. Think biases, mental models, thinking tools and the latest science on how to live a better life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny...
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The Law of Triviality | BrainTools #91
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. Think biases, mental models, thinking tools and the latest science on how to live a better life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny...
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Univariate VS Multivariate Thinking | BrainTools #90
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. Think biases, mental models, thinking tools and the latest science on how to live a better life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny...
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Minimum Viable Action (Not Product) | BrainTools #89
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. Think biases, mental models, thinking tools and the latest science on how to live a better life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny...
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The Ikea Effect | BrainTools #88
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. Think biases, mental models, thinking tools and the latest science on how to live a better life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny...
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Velocity ＞ Speed | BrainTools #87
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. Think biases, mental models, thinking tools and the latest science on how to live a better life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny...
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Reversible and Irreversible Decisions | BrainTools #86
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. Think biases, mental models, thinking tools and the latest science on how to live a better life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny...
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Overconfidence Bias | BrainTools #85
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we…
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Activation Energy & Your Procrastination | BrainTools #84
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. Think biases, mental models, thinking tools and the latest science on how to live a better life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny...
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The Mental Model of Leverage | BrainTools #83
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we…
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Mental Models | BrainTools #82
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we…
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Clawback Incentives | BrainTools #81
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we…
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Survivorship Bias | BrainTools #80
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt that you can use so level up your life...in less than 5 (maybe 6) minutes. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we…
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Failure Visualisation & Physiological Sighs | BrainTools #79
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use so level up your life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we help you get the latest...
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Circadian Entrainment & Mental Filtering | BrainTools #78
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use so level up your life. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we help you get the latest...
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4 Strategies To Fight Your Self-Deception | BrainTools #77
If you're in a hurry, this shortcuts episode is for you. A 20-minute snack where you get 4 practical BrainTools to help you stop lying to yourself. This is taken from our longer main episode BrainTools #39. Do you like the show? Please support us by subscribing on your preferred podcast platform…
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The Neuroscience of Lying | BrainTools #76
How many times did you lie today? Chances are, at least twice. Double that if you met a stranger today. Lying is an essential part of the human condition. We project an image of how we'd like to be viewed as opposed to how we actually are. Why? Mostly to improve our social standing. In more...
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Post-Wake Up Brain Growth & Brain Horoscopes | BrainTools #75
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we help you get the latest BrainTools episode as soon...
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4 BrainTools To Overcome Your Motivation Slump | BrainTools #74
If you're in a hurry, this shortcuts episode is for you. A 25-minute snack where you get 4 practical BrainTools to help you overcome motivation slumps. This is taken from our longer main episode BrainTools #73. If you're liking the show, please support us by subscribing on your preferred podcast...
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Motivation slumps and your brain | BrainTools #73
Have you ever been in a motivation slump? Where you struggle to even get out of bed, let alone tackle everyday challenges in your work, relationships and personal lives? We have a tendency to believe that motivation just "happens" to us. That those who get more stuff done have a switch they can...
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Distinction Bias & Sweaty Mornings | BrainTools #72
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we help you get the latest BrainTools episode as soon...
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4 BrainTools for Post-Pandemic Anxiety | BrainTools #71
If you're in a hurry, this shortcuts episode is for you. A 20 minute snack where you get 4 practical BrainTools to help your brain adjust to post-pandemic life. This is taken from our longer main episode BrainTools #70.
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How do you help your brain bounce back from COVID-19 restrictions? | BrainTools #70
COVID-19 feels like it's been around for an eternity. The social isolation, financial hardship, lack of novelty and reactance have all been present. This - and many more factors within our immediate environment - have changed our brains. The world is transitioning to a "new normal", so the…
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The Spotlight Effect & Cognitive Friction | Brainbites #69
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. If you're loving the show, please do us a teeny tiny favour and subscribe/follow on your favourite podcast platform. It helps us massively and we help you get the latest BrainTools episode as soon...
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Guest Episode: The Sh*t They Never Taught You with Adam Ashton & Adam Jones | BrainTools #68
BrainTools for motivation, productivity and living a good life in this guest episode with Adam Ashton & Adam Jones from the What You Will Learn Podcast. Adam Jones and Adam Ashton are the brains behind the What You Will Learn Podcast, where they dissect and reveal insights from the most useful...
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Blue stories & the Cashless effect | BrainTools #67
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use.
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Guest Episode: NeuroAthletics with Louisa Nicola | BrainTools #66
Episode 66 of BrainTools is a guest interview with Louisa Nicola. Louisa was a world class athlete competing in Triathlon World Championships before becoming a clinical Neuroscientist and Neurophysiologist. She founded NeuroAthletics, and now consults athletes on how to optimise their performance...
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Get better at empathy with brain science | BrainTools #65
We're always told to be more empathetic, but never told how. This episode dives into empathy in the brain, how it works and what makes us empathetic plus you'll learn 4 BrainTools to get better at empathy. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow...
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Parkinson‘s Law & Mental warm-ups | BrainTools #64
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
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Social bandwagon & stories not stats | BrainTools #63
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
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Become funnier with BrainTools | BrainTools #62
Have you ever wondered what makes funny people...funny? Look no further. In this episode you will learn about humour & laughter, how it manifests through your brain and as always, receive 4 BrainTools to build your sense of humour. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a...
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Guest Episode: Overcoming social anxiety with Mark Metry | BrainTools #61
Episode 61 of BrainTools is a guest interview with Mark Metry. He is the author of "Screw Being Shy", top 100 podcast host of Humans 2.0 and TEDx speaker who's work on shyness and social anxiety is broadcasted to millions across the globe. This episode was packed with practical ways of thinking...
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Super Mario Effect & Rest-learning | BrainTools #60
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain-related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
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Guest Episode: Mindful Productivity with Anne-Laure Le Cunff from NessLabs | BrainTools #59
Episode 59 of BrainTools is a guest interview with someone we really admire, Anne-Laure Le Cunff of Ness Labs, the mindful productivity school. She’s an ex-Googler who went on to an MSc of Applied Neuroscience at King's College. And now, she’s the founder of Ness Labs - an online mindful...
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4 BrainTools for more confidence | BrainTools #58
This is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 25 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Confidence, cut from our longer full episode.
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Build confidence with brain science | BrainTools #57
Learn about confidence in your brain and get BrainTools to build your confidence and calm your nerves. If you're liking the show, feel free to support us by leaving a review on iTunes, or follow our journey on linkedin or instagram. Kirun & Sam from BrainTools
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Rose Retrospection & Getting Attention | BrainTools #56
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
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Feynman Technique & Context-dependent learning | BrainTools #55
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
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Guest Episode: Build Your Memory Toolkit with Tansel Ali | BrainTools #54
Tansel is a 4-time Australian Memory Sports Champion most famously known for memorising two Yellow Pages phone books in only 24 days, which still blows my mind. He represented Australia at the World Memory Championships in Malaysia and London, and national competitions in Singapore and Japan...
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Second-order thinking & Brain-based Vulnerability | BrainTools #53
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
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Infinite motivation & Inverted thinking | BrainTools #52
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
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4 BrainTools for leadership at work | BrainTools #51
This is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 25 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Leadership, cut from our longer full episode.
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Brains at Work: Leadership | BrainTools #50
Learn to lead better by understanding leadership on the brain. We cover why teams need brain safety, limbic friction, the Teacher/Coach model, the best way to give feedback, Google's 10 attributes of great leaders, plus you get 4 practical BrainTools to improve your leadership.
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4 BrainTools for Teamwork at work | BrainTools #49
This is the 'Tools' cut of the BrainTools podcast. A 20 min snackable episode where you get 4 practical BrainTools for Teamwork, cut from our longer full episode.
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Brains at Work: Improving Teamwork | BrainTools #48
Learn the brain fundamentals of great teams. We cover neural synchronisation and team performance, Sociometrics, user manuals, how Google’s Aristotle Study applies to team brains and give you 4 practical BrainTools to improve your teams effectiveness at work (or how you work with your team).
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Regret minimisation & Brain behaviour-gaps | BrainTools #47
A bite-sized episode where we each share 1 brain related thing we learnt this week that you can use. We're doing the reading for you.
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Learn how your brain works when it comes to sleep, stress, communication and more, based on practical neuroscience. Plus, each episode you get 6 practical BrainTools that you can start using as soon as you take your earbuds out.
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