Ability, in Fogg Behavior Model, 160
Accelerated learning
science of, 180
Alexis (Kwik Learning online partner), 73–75
Alzheimer’s disease, 143
Ambivalence, 159
Amen, Daniel, 137
Answers
asking right questions and, 59
generalization and, 60
neuroplasticity and, 63
Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), 187
ANTs (automatic negative thoughts), 137–138, 146, 282
Anxiety, 187
Attention
brain nutrients and, 136
calming mind and, 186
conscious, 196
focused, 145
positive emotions and, 86
shifting, 25
wandering, 48
Auditory learners, 260
Aureliu, Marcus, 192
Automatic negative thoughts (ANTs), 137–138, 146, 282
Avocados, 131, 133, 134, 245, 284
Barriers, moving through, 71–72
“Beginner’s mind,” 50
Behavior change, 159
Beliefs
accepted, 16
core, xviii
intelligence is fixed, 90
limiting, xvii, xviii, xxii, 19, 72–85
mindset and, 66
new, creating, 84
as not constraining, xxii
Belief systems, 66
Black, David S., 145
Black hat, 256
Blaze genius, 78
Blueberries, 131, 133, 245, 284
Blue hat, 257
Bohórquez, Diego, 40
“Boy with the broken brain,” 5–8, 9
Bradberry, Travis, 177
Brain
blueprint for upgrading, xviii
cerebral cortex, 35
connections, 40
as deletion device, 56
as energy hog, 94
environment influence on, 35–36
evolving understanding about, 34
exercising, 213
health and fitness of, xvi
limited knowledge about, 34
memory and, 27
neurological peak and, 35
regions and functions, 94
reticular activating system (RAS), 56–59
space description as, 9
upgrading through reading, 45
Brain coaching, 14
Brain cycles, 160
Brain diet
Brain energy
brain protection and, 140
clean environment and, 138–139
limitless, generating, 129–146
in motivation, 111
new learning and, 140
nutrients, 136
positive peer group and, 139
stress management and, 141
in 10-Day Kwik Start program, 284
Brain foods, 130, 131, 146, 147
Brain function
air quality and, 138
exercise and, 137
memory as fundamental in, 214, 239
positive peer group and, 139
sleep and, 142
Brain nutrients, 136
Brain protection, 140
Brain stem, 35
Breathing, 52, 114, 138, 145–146, 166, 172, 188–189, 201
Broccoli, 131, 134–135, 245, 284
Brown, Les, 82
Bryan, Christopher, 120
“Capture and create” method, 207
Central nervous system (CNS), 34, 39
Cerebral cortex, 35
Challenging yourself, flow and, 174–175
Chocolate, dark, 131, 135, 284
Cirillo, Francesco, 48
Clear, James, 155
Cocoa-Cinnamon-ginger “Hot Chocolate,” 135
Coelho, Paulo, 182
Cohen, Gillian, 217
Competence, four levels of, 195–196
Comprehension, reading, 245–246
Comstock, Beth, 96
Concentration
ability research, 48
de-cluttering environment and, 186
defined, 185
in learning how to learn, 12
in reading comprehension, 246
success and, 184
Conscious awareness, 31
Conscious incompetence, 195
Consolidation stage, flow, 172
“Conventional wisdom,” 106
Counting, reading and, 250–251
Coyle, Daniel, 105
Cramming, 197–198, 199. See also study
Creighton, Mandell (Bishop), 58
Criticism of others matters LIE, 100–102
Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly, 169–170
Da Vinci, Leonardo, 7
Decision-making
cerebellum and, 35
digital deduction and, 28
De-cluttering environment, 186
Deduction, 28. See also digital deduction
Dementia, xvi, 5, 138. See also digital
dementia
Depression
cortisol and, 177
fear of failure and, 176
refined sugar and, 130
Digital deduction. See also supervillains
Kwik Start, 31
Digital deluge. See also supervillains
defined, xvi
half-life of information and, 24
Kwik Start, 24
Digital dementia. See also supervillains
Kwik Start, 28
Digital depression, 30
Digital distraction. See also supervillains about, 24–26
defined, xv
information processing and, 25
Kwik Start, 26
multitasking and, 26
Distractions
de-cluttering environment and, 186
focus and, 186
learning how to learn and, 12
memory and, 235
Dopamine, 25
Doughtie, Lynne, 108
Drucker, Peter, 20
Dryden, John, 148
Duhigg, Charles, 155
Dwyer, Ryan, 25
Dyer, Wayne, 88
Dynamo genius, 78
Dyslexia, 99
Eagleman, David, 94
Easy Roasted Salmon & Broccoli with Swiss
Edison, Thomas, 210
Education
questions and, 58
taking into own hands, 92
Edwards, Tyron, 223
Einstein, Albert, 7, 11, 64, 95–96, 258, 259
Eliot, T. S., 276
Emmons, Nathaniel, 158
Emotional energy, 52
Emotions
limiting beliefs and, 83
motivation and, 124
negative, 85
positive, 86
End value, 121
Energy. See brain energy
Energy management, xvii
Enteric nervous system (ENS), 38–39, 40
Errors, studying your, 267–268
Exercise
Exponential thinking. See also thinking
defined, 270
extrapolate and, 274
posit a new approach and, 273
read about it and, 274
underlying problem and, 272–273
Facilitator (prompt), 161
Failure
fear of, flow and, 176
to learn, 97
to make connection, 37
Fields, Jonathan, 119
Flow
characterization of, 170
clear goals and, 174
consolidation stage in, 172
defined, 169
eliminating distractions and, 173, 177
fear of failure and, 176
flow stage in, 172
as fundamental to limitless, 177
Kwik Start, 172
lack of conviction and, 176–177
motivation and, 111
multitasking, 175
productivity and, 170
relaxation stage in, 172
something you love and, 173–174
as “source code” of motivation, 172
struggle stage in, 171
time and, 173
in the workplace, 170
Focus. See also accelerated learning
anxiety and, 187
concentration, 184
distractions and, 186
importance of, 183
in learning how to learn, 12
in reading comprehension, 246
unlimiting, 190
Fogg Behavior Model
ability, 160
changing behaviors with, 167
defined, 159
prompts, 160
FOMO (fear of missing out), 123
Foods, brain, 130, 131, 146, 147
Ford, Debbie, 154
Ford, Henry, 254
Foreman, Richard, 29
Frost, Robert, 225
Funt, Juliet, 187
Generalization, 60
Genius
blaze, 78
dynamo, 78
as grown, 105
Kwik Start, 79
tempo, 78
Gig economy, 44
Goals
breaking down into small steps, 129
fitting with emotions, 116–117
flow and, 174
mindset alignment to, xvii
note-taking, 206
SMART, 116
Goodall, Jane, 260
Gordon, Barry, 95
Greenberg, Melanie, 187
Greenfield, Patricia Marks, 29
Green hat, 257
Green leafy vegetables, 131, 284
Growth mindset, 90–91, 92, 118
Gupta, James, 200
Habits
Kwik Start, 161
negative, 156
new, in 10-Day Kwik Start program, 284
new, WIN acronym for, 162, 167
old, confronting, 154
one at a time, growing life and, 162–163
power of, 155
HEART acronym, 116
Hobbes, Thomas, 97
Hope/fear motivator, 160
Human potential, xxiii
Hydration, 165. See also water
Imagination and reading, 241
Incremental mindset, 272
Information
delivering great deal of, 229–231
half-life of, 24
intention of teaching, 53
processing and filtering, 25
recalling great deal of, 218–220
Inner critic, 76, 77, 83, 84–85
Insomnia, 143, 144. See also sleep
Intelligence
bodily-kinesthetic, 258
as fluid, 93
growth mindset and, 92
interpersonal, 259
intrapersonal, 259
linguistic, 259
logical-mathematical, 259
naturalistic, 260
spatial, 258
Intelligence is fixed LIE, 89–93
Internet, reliance on, 29, 30, 240
IQ
defined, 77
tests, 92
Jain, Naveen, 269–271, 272–273
James, William, 93
Jobs, changing nature of, 43–44
JOMO (joy of missing out), 123
Kaku, Michio, 32
Kim, Jean, 142
Kinesthetic learners, 260
Kline, Christopher E., 144
Knowledge
as potential to be power, 98
in promoting neuroplasticity, 50
trying to fit in a box, 104
“The Knowledge,” 36
Kwik Brain app, 51
Kwik Brain podcast, 14
Kwik Learning community, 22
Kwik Start exercises
ANTs (automatic negative thoughts), 138
books to read, 241
brain foods, 130
calendar use, 54
clean environment, 139
concentration, 184
digital deduction, 31
digital deluge, 24
digital dementia, 28
digital distraction, 26
distraction time, 189
doing, 63
flow, 172
focus, 189
genius, 79
habits, 161
“I am,” 120
learning as social, 53
“To Learn” list, 140
LIEs of learning, 105
memory, 213
morning routine, 167
movement, 137
passions, 118
positive peer group, 139
problem solving, 258
purpose, 119
reading and remembering, 50
reading as active experience, 52
reading time, 253
recall, 222
relaxation, 221
review, 54
sleep, 146
as small simple steps, 149
small simple steps (S3), 153
spending extra time, 242
state-dependency of learning, 52–53
state of mind, F
stress management, 141
study, 195
supervillains, 31
writing down extraneous thoughts, 51
Languages. See also vocabulary
baroque music and, 235
spaced repetition and, 235
Lashley, Karl, 93
“Laundry cycle” metaphor, 142–143
Learning. See also accelerated learning
benefits of, xvi
capacity, as limitless, 13
consistency in, 100
criticism matters LIE, 100–102
intelligence is fixed LIE, 89–93
as lifelong process, 20
as making new connections, 37
mistakes are failures LIE, 95–97
neuroplasticity and, 38
new, brain energy and, 140
problem-solving through, 99
small steps in, 100
as social, 53
taking charge of, 44
Learning curve, 53
Learning disabilities, 99
“Learning disabled,” 13
Learning environment, 52
Learning styles
auditory, 260
kinesthetic, 260
mix of, 265
other, incorporating, 275
visual, 260
Lee, Stan, 67
Lefkoe, Shelly, 73
Lewis, Jordan Gaines, 202
LIEs of learning
criticism of other people matter, 100–102
Kwik Start, 105
learning new things is difficult, 98–100
LIEs of motivation, 110
Life purpose, 117
Limited ideas entertained (LIEs), 66, 89
Limiting beliefs. See also LIEs of learning
commonly held, 106
effects of, 73
emotions and, 83
fixed mindset, 91
limitless mindset versus, 80
most common, 87
source of, 81
as starting in childhood, 73, 81
Limitless
as progressing beyond, 16
Limitless secrets, xvii–xviii. See also methods; mindset; motivation
Limits
belief in, xxii
as growth and learning obstruction, 30–31
as preconceived notions, 51
Lipszyc, Hadassah, 150
Listening
importance of, 203
note-taking and, 207
Mackie, Evie, 273
Maguire, Eleanor, 36
Mai, Jeannie, 59
Marano, Hara Estroff, 176
Marder, Eve, 215
Mark, Gloria, 188
Markman, Art, 151
Means value, 121
Memorization, 215, 216, 219–220, 222, 228
Memory. See also accelerated learning
Baker/baker Paradox and, 217–218
brain strengthening and, 27
delivering a great deal of information and, 229–231
digital dementia and, 27
distractions and, 235
as foundation for every action, 214–215
as fundamental brain function, 214
as greatest asset, 213
Kwik Start, 213
long-term, 41
methods, 217
not-to-do list, 267
observation and, 217
reading and, 240
recall of a great deal of information and, 218–220
short-term, 41
training videos, 235
visualization and, 224
working, 216
Memory lapses, 38
Mental models
defined, 265
second-order thinking, 269
for strategy, 269
as thinking constructs, 265
Meta-learning, 180
Methods. See also focus; memory; motivation; speed reading; study
key, xviii
limit in, 19
mastering, xxi
memory, 217
as process of learning how to learn, 180
right, using, xviii
Mind
broadening, 192
calming techniques, 188–189, 190
memorization and, 215
wandering and daydreaming, 246
Mindset
alignment to desires and goals, xvii
beliefs and, 66
characterization of, 66
incremental, 272
intersection with motivation, 18
limit in, 17
mastering, xxi
positive, building, 85
shifting, 12
silencing the inner critic and, 87
Mistakes
feelings about, 106
as signs of trying something new, 96
you as a person and, 97
Monet, Claude, 258
Money, simplicity and, 160
Morning Brain Tonic, 132
Morning Magic Smoothie, 133
Morning routine. See also habits
“brain smoothie,” 166
“brain tea,” 166
breathing exercises, 166
brushing teeth with opposite hand, 165
celery juice, 165
hydration, 165
keys to, 166
Kwik Start, 167
making bed, 165
three-minute workout, 165
Morpheus, 55
Morris, Eddie, 110
Mosconi, Lisa, 130
Motivation. See also energy; purpose
culture as nourished by, 108
empowering sense of, 12
enjoyment and, 110
finding flow and, 111
flow as “source code” of, 172
in Fogg Behavior Model, 159–160
forcing, 126
formula, 110
hope/fear, 160
intersection with mindset, 18
LIEs of, 110
limit in, 18
as limitless secret, xvii-xviii
mastering, xxi
as not fixed, 110
reasons and, 122
as set of emotions, 124
as set of habits and routines, 126
social acceptance/rejection, 160
as something you do, 110
sustainable, 110
tapping into, 10
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus, 259
Mueller, Pam A., 207
Multitasking, 26, 175, 185, 187
Music and learning, 202–203, 208–209, 235
Negative habits, 156
Neurological peak, 35
Neurons, 23, 32, 35, 37, 40, 140
Neuroplasticity
answers and, 63
dependency, 37
knowledge promotion of, 50
learning and, 38
Neurotransmitters, 35
Nonroutine, simplicity and, 160
Note-taking. See also study
“capture and create” method, 207
goals, 206
impaired learning and, 206–207
ineffective, 205
intention, clarity of, 206
listening and, 207
own words in, 206
practicing, 209
reviewing notes after, 207–208
TIP mnemonic, 208
tips, 208
Nutrients, brain, 136
Obama, Michelle, 128
Opinions, 81
Oppenheimer, Daniel M., 207
Organization, this book, 19
Pain, 124
Passion(s)
Kwik Start, 118
learning and, 125
reasons and, 122
simultaneous cultivation of, 118
underlying meaning in, 119
Peer group, positive, 139
Peripheral vision, vision and, 249–250
Phospholipid DHA, 136
Physical effort, simplicity and, 160
Plato, 260
Pleasure/pain motivator, 159–160
Positive mindset, 85
Positive peer group, 139
Powell, Colin, 265
Power, knowledge is LIE, 97–98
Presentations, delivering without notes, 229–231
Priming, 120
Problem-solving
in adding value, 45
Kwik Start, 258
study your errors and, 267–268
Procrastination, 151, 197, 199
Productivity
environment, changing, 190
Pomodoro technique for, 48
Promise, 56
Protection, brain, 140
Pugh, Ken, 239
Purpose
becoming clear on, 115
as driver to act, 111
in guiding decisions, 117
Kwik Start, 119
life, 117
in 10-Day Kwik Start program, 283
Questions
education and, 58
in guiding RAS, 59
for priming focus, 63
questioning, 283
this book, 63
wrong, asking, 11
Reading. See also speed reading
average speed, 242
barriers and obstacles, 243–245
books, 10
efficiency, 243
in exponential thinking, 274
as foundation for learning, 239
fun of, 75
imagination and, 241
Kwik Start, 253
in memory improvement, 240
methods for increasing speed of, 248–251
outdated skills, 244
power of, embracing, 285
slow, reasons for, 243
speed, limited, 250
subvocalization and, 244–245, 250
tips, 252
understanding and, 241
in upgrading your brain, 45
visual pacer, 253
in vocabulary improvement, 240
wander, 243
words as symbols and, 245
writing down extraneous thoughts while, 51
Reading circles, 4
Reality, facing, 8
Reasoning, 215
Reasons
commitments and, 123
for learning skills and techniques, this book, 124–125
motivation and, 122
passion and, 122
results and, 112
values and, 122
Recipes, brain
Cocoa-Cinnamon-ginger “Hot Chocolate,” 135
Easy Roasted Salmon & Broccoli with Swiss Chard, 134–135
Morning Brain Tonic, 132
Morning Magic Smoothie, 133
Regret, 102
Relaxation stage, flow, 172
Resistance, persistence and, 51
Reticular activating system (RAS), 56–59
Review, 54
Richtel, Matt, 23
Ries, Eric, 42
Robbins, Tony, 163
Robinson, Ken, 41
Roche, Bryan, 92
Rowling, J. K., 2
Sartre, Jean-Paul, 54
Schellenberg, E. Glenn, 262–263
“Science of momentum,” 163
Second-order thinking, 269
Self-talk, 38, 51, 72–73, 81, 83, 138
Shame, 151
Sharma, Mona, 132
Shenk, David, 92
Signal (prompt), 161
Simon, Theodore, 91
Simplicity, categories of, 160
Sleep
“catch-up” mentality, 143
improving, 147
Kwik Start, 146
quality, 142
Small simple steps (S3)
be kind to yourself and, 150–151
defined, 149
overwhelm and, 150
Zeigarnik effect and, 150, 151, 153
SMART goals, 116
Smith, Will, 62
Social acceptance/rejection motivator, 160
Social deviance, simplicity and, 160
Social media, xv, 25–26, 30, 56, 59, 98, 186, 251
Spaced repetition, 199–200, 235
Spark (prompt), 161
Speed reading. See also accelerated learning; reading
comprehension misconception, 245–246
effort misconception, 246
masterclass, 253
peripheral vision and, 249–250
progress as aim in, 251
reading appreciation misconception, 246–247
tips, 252
Spitzer, Manfred, 26
Start with Why (Sinek), 115
State of mind
Kwik Start, 201
managing, 201
posture and, 201
Stress
cluttered environment and, 186
doing something that causes, 188–189
ill-health and, 23
prolonged, 141
Struggle stage, flow, 171
Study. See also accelerated learning
Kwik Start, 195
listening with whole brain and, 203–205
note-taking tips, 208
optimizing, in 10-Day Kwik Start program, 284
spaced repetition and, 199–200
state of mind and, 201
time, 199
Superheroes, xix, 3, 5, 14–15, 21, 69–70, 175, 278–279
Superpowers, xxi, 5, 15, 21, 70, 167, 239, 278
Supervillains
cumulative effects of, xvi
digital deduction, xvii, 28–31
digital distraction, xvii, 24–26
keeping at bay, 31
Kwik Start, 31
limits of, xv
Synaptic pruning, 95
Taylor, Jim, 29
Teaching, learning with intention and, 53
Technology, 22, 27, 28–29, 31, 33
Tempo genius, 78
10-Day Kwik Start program
brain energy, 284
kill your ANTs, 282
MOM mnemonic, 285
new healthy habit, 284
power of reading, 285
purpose, 283
question your questions, 283
study optimization, 284
what you want most, 283
Thinking. See also accelerated learning
incorporating other learning styles into, 275
intelligence types and, 258–260
as process of reasoning, 60
second-order, 269
supercharging, 30
Time
distractions and, 187–188, 189
flow and, 173
as important asset, 47
simplicity and, 160
study, 199
with uncluttered mind, 187
TIP mnemonic, 208
Toffler, Alvin, 178
Trained readers, 246–247. See also reading; speed reading
Transcending, this book as, xxii
Unconscious competence, 196
Unconscious incompetence, 195
Underlying problem, getting to, 272–273
Values
core, 117
creating list of, 127
in iceberg model, 76
prioritization of, 121
reasons and, 122
unawareness of, 121
Vilhauer, Jennice, 76
Visualization, 224, 229–231, 232, 283
Visual learners, 260
Vocabulary
as cornerstone of learning, 232
masculine or feminine, 235
reading and, 240
spaced repetition and, 235
“Wander reading,” 243
Water, 131, 132, 142, 157, 165, 270, 272–273, 284
Weil, Andrew, 188
What-if-statements, 273
White hat, 256
Whitespace, 187
William, Anthony, 165
Williams, Venus, 260
Wilson, Woodrow, 46
Wimber, Maria, 27
Win acronym (habits), 162, 167
Winfrey, Oprah, 78, 79, 237, 259
Words as symbols, 245
Work, changing nature of, 43–44
Working memory, 216
“Worthy rivals,” 31
X-Men cast, 15
Yanek, Lisa, 79
Yellow hat, 256
Zarom, Rony, 28
Zeigarnik effect, 150, 151, 153
Ziva Meditation, 166