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Dr. David Eagleman: The Brain's Hidden Powers!

Guest: David Eagleman • 2022-10-17 • 2.8M views

Stanford neuroscientist, author

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📝 Episode Summary

Neuroscientist explores the brain's mysteries.

🎯 Top Takeaways

  1. The cookie jar: store memories of past victories to draw on when times get hard
  2. Uncommon amongst uncommon: don't just be different from average—be different from the different
  3. Stay hard: motivation fades; discipline is what carries you through
  4. The 40% rule: when your mind says you're done, you're only at 40% of your capacity
  5. Callous your mind like you callus your hands—through repeated exposure to discomfort

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