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Jim Kwik shares insights on how a 5-minute morning routine can enhance brain function and overall performance.

I've spent 25 years telling patients the same thing: I can show you the path, but you have to walk it. Nobody proves that better than my guest today. Jim Kwik was labeled "the boy with the broken brain" as a kid — migraines, learning disabilities, couldn't keep up in school.  Today he's the guy Navy SEALs, Olympic athletes, and Fortune 500 CEOs call when they need to think sharper and perform better. His new book, Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind & Win Every Day , distills decades of that work into five minutes a day. We get into what actually happens in your brain in those first waking minutes, why willpower isn't the reason you're stuck, and whether leaning on AI is quietly costing you your own ability to think.  For full show notes and transcript: https://drgundry.com/jim-kwik-limitless-daily-rewire-your-brain On this episode, you’ll learn:   The real difference between knowledge and intelligence (05:12) The biggest mistake most make with the first 30 minutes of their day (08:14) The simple mantra Jim lives by to protect his mind before the world gets a chance to hijack it (11:08) The 10-minute morning routine that can…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Gundry

Guest: Jim Kwik

Topics covered

• morning routine
• brain training
• self-improvement
• motivation
• habits
• performance

Keywords

• morning routine
• brain training
• self-image
• motivation
• habits
• performance
• Jim Kwik

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Navy SEALs, Fortune 500, Olympic athletes

Products: Limitless Daily: 366 Keys to Train Your Brain, Master Your Mind & Win Every Day

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