Limitless Summary

"The Kid with the Broken Brain" to remembering hundreds of names in his talks, remembering 100 digits, and recalling it from the back... The renowned brain coach Jim Kwik.

The child who took extra three years to learn how to read now reads one book per week.

To becoming limitless you need right 3Ms - Mindset, Motivation and Method.

• Becoming limitless is about learning how to learn ...embodying the behaviors, tools, & strategies that bring maximum results and rewards for our efforts.
• When our mindset is right, we are motivated from within to act, and we know an effective way of acting - we become limitless in how much we can grow. 
• Our brain can make new connections and grow (neuroplasticity & neurogenesis) till the last day of our life. So our capacity to learn & grow literally has no limits.
• All of us use 100% of our functional brain, some just do it better than others. Just like we all use 100% of our functional body but some get more out of it with comparative ease because of the effort they put into it.

The 3Ms :

• Mindset - the WHAT (believing in the possibility).
• Motivation - the WHY (being convinced of the why behind anything and having the energy to follow through)
• Method - the HOW (an orderly, logical, and specific process)

• Digital deluge - Access to so much information leads to overload where we don't get the time to manage this information effectively. It adds stress to our life.
• Digital distraction - Always-on ever-connected devices are making it difficult to stay focused. It leads to multitasking. Multitasking uses up the same fuel that we need to stay on task reducing productivity.
• Digital dementia - Outsourcing some of brain's actions to smart devices - the habit of accessing instant information - makes part of the brain deteriorate from underuse. 
• Digital deuction - Letting technology do the deduction for us (influence over which restaurant would be best, how to react to certain information, etc.) makes our problem-solving ability weaker.

The solution - It's up to you to choose how & how much you engage.

The underlying concept of Limitless is that human potential is the only truly infinite resource in the world, and any limits we have are self-imposed. To achieve more, remove the limits in your mindset, motivation, and the methods you use. Remove those limits, or install expanded and better systems or operating software, and you can tap into the superpowers that you already have. This is very motivational and empowering.

There are no limitations to how much your brain can do when you apply the right motivation, mindset, and methods.

Being limitless is a choice that you make every day. It is entirely up to you, regardless of the circumstance.

• Forget: The key to laser focus is to remove or forget that which distracts you.
• Act: The human brain does not learn as much by consumption as creation.
• State: Change you posture or the depth of your breathing. Consciously choose states of joy, fascinating, and curiosity.
• Teach: Cut your learning curve dramatically, learn with the intention of teaching someone else.
• Enter: Enter blocks of time to invest in yourself, even if that's only 10 or 15 minutes a day!
• Review: You are better able to retain info by reviewing multiple spread out sessions. Create a habit daily review of what you've learned.

Identify the voices in your head that are focusing on what you can't do--those Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs). Start talking back to them.

Don't shrink what's possible to fit you mind, expand your mind to fit what's possible.

Knowledge itself is not power, it only has that potential when you apply it.

Stay asking questions that will help you get the empowering answers you need throughout the day.

1. Takeaway: You have more potential within you than you realize, and by tapping into your brain's superpowers, you can enhance your learning, memory, and overall cognitive abilities.

2. Interesting Idea: Kwik introduces the metaphor of the "Superhero Brain" to illustrate how we can harness the power of our minds to achieve extraordinary things.

3. Important Lesson: We need to believe in our own potential and adopt a growth mindset to unleash our brain's true capabilities.

1. Takeaway: Being fully present in the moment is crucial for optimal learning and memory retention.

2. Interesting Idea: Kwik discusses the concept of "mindfulness" and its benefits in enhancing focus and attention.

3. Important Lesson: By practicing mindfulness and training our minds to stay present, we can absorb information more effectively and improve our cognitive performance.

1. Takeaway: Our emotional state significantly impacts our cognitive abilities, and managing our emotions is essential for learning and memory.

2. Interesting Idea: Kwik talks about the importance of emotional anchors, which are positive experiences or memories that we can use to boost our mood and enhance our brain's performance.

3. Important Lesson: Developing emotional intelligence and creating a positive emotional environment can optimize our ability to acquire, process, and retain information.

 To reach your full potential, you need to focus on your mindset, motivation, and the methods you use. A positive mindset helps you push past limits, motivation keeps you moving forward, and good methods make learning and productivity more effective.

You can unlock your brain's potential by eating right, exercising, doing brain exercises, and getting enough sleep. Jim Kwik stresses that taking care of your brain and always learning new things is key to staying sharp.

Trở thành không giới hạn chính là học cách học ... thể hiện những hành vi, công cụ & chiến lược mang lại kết quả và phần thưởng tối đa cho những nỗ lực của chúng ta.

Khi tư duy của chúng ta đúng, chúng ta có động lực từ bên trong để hành động, và chúng ta biết cách hành động hiệu quả - chúng ta trở nên vô hạn trong việc chúng ta có thể phát triển đến mức nào. 

Bộ não của chúng ta có thể tạo ra các kết nối mới và phát triển (sự dẻo dai và hình thành thần kinh) cho đến ngày cuối cùng của cuộc đời chúng ta. Vì vậy, khả năng học hỏi và phát triển của chúng ta không có giới hạn.

Tất cả chúng ta đều sử dụng 100% chức năng bộ não của mình, một số chỉ làm việc đó tốt hơn những người khác. Giống như tất cả chúng ta đều sử dụng 100% cơ quan chức năng của mình nhưng một số lại khai thác được nhiều hơn nó một cách dễ dàng so với những nỗ lực mà họ đã bỏ ra.

Mindset - CÁI GÌ (tin vào khả năng).

Động lực - lý do TẠI SAO (bị thuyết phục về lý do đằng sau bất cứ điều gì và có năng lượng để làm theo)

Phương pháp - CÁCH (một quy trình có trật tự, hợp lý và cụ thể)

Many of us limit ourselves with false beliefs about our intelligence or other abilities. But the truth is, you don’t have to be born a genius in order to succeed. You just need to cultivate your individual abilities and motivation. You do so by identifying your purpose and using that to push you forward. And then, it’s a matter of choosing the most suitable among the many great methods of studying, focusing, memorising, reading and thinking. That will make your learning truly limitless.

To-do lists are a classic productivity staple, but the trouble is, they don’t help you prioritize your tasks. That’s where a not-to-do list comes in. To make one, first identify all the tasks that you can’t do because of outside circumstances. Then, write down tasks you might consider “busywork.” Next, add all the things you might delegate to other people, or tasks for which you already have a system in place. And now have a list of everything you shouldn’t try to get done today!