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April 12, 2020 81 mins

How good would it be to be able to remember 10x more than you usually do, read at 10x the speed you can right now, and learn things in the most optimised way possible?

Jim Kwik is a world-renowned expert on memory improvement, speed reading, performance learning, and brain optimisation with over 25 years of experience in teaching. He's taught Will Smith, Tony Robbins, the X-Men cast, and even Elon Musk.

We dive deep into how he got onto the path he is on now in this episode of Unstoppable. And trust me, Jim's perspective and practices in life might just transform the way you think, learn and live. Buckle up, this is a big one!

Check out Jim's exclusive masterclass with our K2 Elite clients here: https://kwikbrain.com/kerwin (only available for a limited time)
And if you're interested in more from Jim, his book "Limitless" is coming out this month. Find out more here: https://www.limitlessbook.com/

Timestamps:
03:50 - The story of Jim Kwik's brain injury and how he taught himself to read through comic books
07:10 - The defining moments in his life and his superpower as a kid
08:40 - Public speaking as a shy and introvert guy
11:59 - No longer the "boy with the broken brain"
19:15 - This is what makes you truly unstoppable
26:17 - We all have superpowers
35:12 - Unlearning bad learning habits
40:45 - How he ended up teaching the X-men cast
46:53 - The 4 elements that all high achievers have in common
50:23 - Understanding our brains
56:46 - The power of gratitude
1:02:04 - What is digital dementia? And the 4 supervillains in our daily lives
1:15:27 - The Jim Kwik Challenge

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