Jim Kwik
👤 SpeakerAppearances Over Time
Podcast Appearances
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I like that. But talking about putting the thought on the posture, sometimes we're tired because our posture, we're bent over and the lower one third of our lungs can absorb upwards of two thirds of the oxygen. And your brain is only 2% of your body mass, but it requires 20% of nutrients, 20% of the oxygen. And sometimes we're fatigued just because we're not getting the oxygen flow.
I like that. But talking about putting the thought on the posture, sometimes we're tired because our posture, we're bent over and the lower one third of our lungs can absorb upwards of two thirds of the oxygen. And your brain is only 2% of your body mass, but it requires 20% of nutrients, 20% of the oxygen. And sometimes we're fatigued just because we're not getting the oxygen flow.
I like that. But talking about putting the thought on the posture, sometimes we're tired because our posture, we're bent over and the lower one third of our lungs can absorb upwards of two thirds of the oxygen. And your brain is only 2% of your body mass, but it requires 20% of nutrients, 20% of the oxygen. And sometimes we're fatigued just because we're not getting the oxygen flow.
And so your setup could be important. You also want to just, I was even when I'm talking about air quality, everything from fragrances, candles, new, new carpeting or furniture, the off-gassing, these neurotoxins, mold could also affect your, your brain, obviously. And so that's part of your environment. You can manage digital clutter, which is everywhere.
And so your setup could be important. You also want to just, I was even when I'm talking about air quality, everything from fragrances, candles, new, new carpeting or furniture, the off-gassing, these neurotoxins, mold could also affect your, your brain, obviously. And so that's part of your environment. You can manage digital clutter, which is everywhere.
And so your setup could be important. You also want to just, I was even when I'm talking about air quality, everything from fragrances, candles, new, new carpeting or furniture, the off-gassing, these neurotoxins, mold could also affect your, your brain, obviously. And so that's part of your environment. You can manage digital clutter, which is everywhere.
You can add some nature into your environment if that has kind of a calming effect on your brain to help you improve your concentration, your creativity. Some people like the snake plants. I got them all here and the podcast set up.
You can add some nature into your environment if that has kind of a calming effect on your brain to help you improve your concentration, your creativity. Some people like the snake plants. I got them all here and the podcast set up.
You can add some nature into your environment if that has kind of a calming effect on your brain to help you improve your concentration, your creativity. Some people like the snake plants. I got them all here and the podcast set up.
Very much so. And you can use essential oils. Rosemary has been shown to improve memory. Eucalyptus, peppermint for some kind of refreshing boost. And olfactory is the fastest way to memory, right? Something when I'll do like a kind of a brain hack with people need to study a subject. They'll say an actor wants to memorize a script.
Very much so. And you can use essential oils. Rosemary has been shown to improve memory. Eucalyptus, peppermint for some kind of refreshing boost. And olfactory is the fastest way to memory, right? Something when I'll do like a kind of a brain hack with people need to study a subject. They'll say an actor wants to memorize a script.
Very much so. And you can use essential oils. Rosemary has been shown to improve memory. Eucalyptus, peppermint for some kind of refreshing boost. And olfactory is the fastest way to memory, right? Something when I'll do like a kind of a brain hack with people need to study a subject. They'll say an actor wants to memorize a script.
They could put on a certain essential oil while they're studying it, and then when they need to perform it, wear that same essential oil lip balm or cologne or whatever to help boost that, as long as it's unique, right? Because the environment will get linked to the information.
They could put on a certain essential oil while they're studying it, and then when they need to perform it, wear that same essential oil lip balm or cologne or whatever to help boost that, as long as it's unique, right? Because the environment will get linked to the information.
They could put on a certain essential oil while they're studying it, and then when they need to perform it, wear that same essential oil lip balm or cologne or whatever to help boost that, as long as it's unique, right? Because the environment will get linked to the information.
I'm very optimistic. I feel like it's one of the best ways to anchor a lot of, because all learning is state dependent, you know, and nothing gets to an emotion faster than sense of smell, probably for survival, right? You need to know when something is bad to eat it or not eat it or So everything in your environment, temperature, if it's too hot or too cold, obviously it's difficult to focus.
I'm very optimistic. I feel like it's one of the best ways to anchor a lot of, because all learning is state dependent, you know, and nothing gets to an emotion faster than sense of smell, probably for survival, right? You need to know when something is bad to eat it or not eat it or So everything in your environment, temperature, if it's too hot or too cold, obviously it's difficult to focus.