Learn-To-Learn

Breaking the failure freeze and how to rewire your brain's response to setbacks. This can be simple once you know these secrets. The answers are right here for you.

The greatest lie that you've been told.  Why failure doesn't exist. We explore here how to expose this myth of failure in our own lives. And then how to dispense with it. 

Can focusing on something as simple as your hand improve your attention span? Research shows that training kids to focus on a fixed object for just one minute a week over 12 weeks significantly enhanced their ability to concentrate across multiple dimensions. This practice strengthens the brain’s ability to override distractions by developing key areas like the prefrontal cortex. In this episode, we explore how this straightforward yet powerful technique can improve focus for both kids and adults, and how you can try it yourself to boost your attention span!

Creating your success ritual - The complete system for starting every day right. Everything you need is right here.   

What you eat directly impacts your ability to focus, think clearly, and feel energized. In this episode, we discuss how cutting back on sugar—one of the biggest offenders in modern diets—can reduce inflammation, boost energy, and improve mental clarity. We also explore the hidden junk in processed foods and why quality nutrition is essential for optimal brain function. Tune in to learn how small changes in your diet can lead to big improvements in your focus and overall well-being!

How do we make our goals feel inevitable? When we do this everything else falls in place. This makes our days so much easier. And it takes so little effort to set everything up correctly.

Cold showers might sound like torture at first, but they’re a powerful tool to kickstart your body and mind. In this episode, we explore how ending your shower with a blast of cold water can increase adrenaline, norepinephrine, and dopamine, leaving you more alert and focused for the day ahead. While it may feel uncomfortable at first, many find themselves craving this practice over time for its long-lasting benefits. Tune in to learn how this simple habit can transform your energy and mental clarity!

How did you start your day today? The answer to this can change your whole day. Together let's find the best ways to get the outcomes that you want. Knowing how will make all the difference.  

Exercise isn’t just good for your body—it’s a game-changer for your brain. In this episode, we explore how physical activity boosts blood flow, enhances neurochemistry, and increases dopamine and acetylcholine levels to improve focus and cognitive performance. Discover why even a short workout before a mentally demanding task can sharpen your attention for hours and how regular exercise supports long-term brain health. Tune in for actionable tips to harness the power of movement for better focus and productivity!

We look into the latest research an innovation regarding how to use movement to get our brains to work better and learn more effectively.

What’s happening in your brain when you pay attention? In this episode, we break down the fascinating neurochemistry behind focus and engagement, exploring key players like acetylcholine and dopamine. Learn how these chemicals influence your ability to concentrate, why they’re crucial for long-term attention, and how simple strategies can boost their effectiveness. Whether you’re looking to improve focus or just curious about how your brain works, this episode keeps it straightforward and actionable.

This is a powerful and very interesting topic. Much of our learning during the day is consolidated and organized as we sleep. How do we make use of this process? 

Imagine a moment when everything feels overwhelming, and the world seems too heavy to face. What if you had a hidden message—crafted by your own hand—that could quietly reach out to you in those darkest times? A letter waiting patiently for the stormiest days, ready to remind you of your strength, hope, and the light that still exists within. This isn’t just any letter; it’s a personal lifeline, a secret source of comfort and clarity designed to guide you back to yourself when you need it most. Intrigued? This is the power of a rainy-day letter—a...

We come back again from a different angle to this very important interaction between curiosity and our learning. The more we can turn up our curiosity the more it enhances our drive to learn. 

Discover how writing down your purpose and long-term vision can transform your motivation and goal-setting. Learn to vividly imagine your future success, use that clarity to guide daily actions, and create a powerful roadmap for both short- and long-term achievements. This episode offers practical steps to keep your focus aligned with the life you want to build and maintain momentum through consistent reflection.

Differing cultures have very different approaches to learning. Understanding and incorporating those differences can go a long way towards enhancing our own learning. 

When we look for and engage the interplay between different areas of learning, our capacity to recognize patterns and to engage creatively increases dramatically. 

What’s the real cost of constant scrolling? In this episode, we unpack how social media trains your brain to crave short bursts of dopamine, leaving your attention span fragmented and your long-term goals out of reach. Using a powerful personal story and relatable metaphors, we explore the difference between chasing fleeting highs and building lasting focus. This is not an anti-social media rant, it’s an invitation to choose wisely. What are you really feeding your mind? And is it helping you become who you want to be?

Emotions provide the energy to drive our learning and to move us forward in our success. Learn how to engage your emotions in a way that leads to this success. 

In this powerful episode, we share why developing your attention may be the single most important thing you can do to improve every part of your life. The ability to place your focus, when and where you want it, with the attitude you choose, is at the root of everything human beings strive to do well. Whether it’s achieving goals, deepening relationships, or handling challenges, attention is the foundation. Think of it like a muscle: it gets stronger with intentional use. We’ll introduce core ideas and practices to help you build this essential skill and explain why mast...

When we get others to engage in curiosity and question answering with us, our success in so many ways is enhanced. Being connected to others in this way can become one of our superpowers.

This is an episode that uncovers simple, powerful tools to rebuild your attention span from the ground up. Today, we’ll dive into one unforgettable story: a journey from total spaciness to laser-sharp focus, all starting with a daily practice as simple as staring at a wall. Discover how to train your attention like a muscle, using techniques as straightforward as focused visual meditation or intentional reading. Whether you're feeling scatterbrained or just want to level up your mental discipline, this bite-sized episode offers the blueprint to reclaim your attention, 10 minutes at a time.

Being curious about the parallels between diverse areas of engagement in learning brings about great insight. Solving that curiosity leads to much greater creativity. 

Solving the big questions is engaging. It is often the micro questions, the questions about the small things that lead us to the big breakthroughs. Here's how to engage that more. 

In this episode, we unpack the power of attention in shaping which of your beliefs take root, especially when they conflict. Most of us carry both empowering and limiting beliefs: “I can do anything” vs. “I’ll probably fail.” The question is, which one do you feed? Using the classic story of the two wolves, we explore how attention acts as fuel—strengthening the beliefs we focus on and filtering how we interpret our experiences. When you learn to consciously direct your attention toward the beliefs that empower you, you create the internal conditions to grow, succeed, and thrive.

Far too often we get overly comfortable with what we think we know. Curiosity breaks this out of this and expands our world.

In this episode, we explore how the quality of our attention can determine the quality of our experiences—especially in high-pressure situations like tests, work, or social interactions. When our attention fixates on what could go wrong, it pulls us into anxiety and past failures. But when we train our attention to anticipate positive outcomes, we create the mental conditions for success. Learn how to shift your focus from fear to possibility, and discover why disciplined attention is the key to unlocking the results you truly want.

The process of learning and curiosity begins with asking questions. The better quality of our questions, the better the quality of our answers and the more that we learn. This is essential. 

In this episode, we dig deeper into how attention shapes not only what we focus on, but also how we experience stress, performance, and even self-worth. Whether you're anxious about an upcoming class, a work task, a social interaction, or a date, your attention often pulls you toward worry, self-doubt, and imagined failure. And when that happens, your brain spirals –panicking, shutting down, or distracting itself. The key? Learning how to steer your attention toward what you want to experience instead of what you fear. 

We begin a series on curiosity and the importance of curiosity in enhancing learning. It begins with the quality of wonder and how we expand that.

In this micro episode, we explore how developing your attention can unlock greater learning, success, and focus. Learn why attention is the fuel that powers everything, from your mindset to your outcomes, and how where you place it shapes the life you create.

Let's make success easy. Let's recognize and remove the barriers. Isn't this what we all want?

In this episode, we explore the transformative force of imagination—how it can shape our reality, fuel innovation, and expand our sense of possibility. You'll learn how imagination can both limit and liberate us, and gain practical tools to develop this essential skill. Drawing from the rich world of children's imaginative play, we reveal how engaging your imagination can rewire your brain and boost cognitive flexibility. Together, we'll confront the distractions of the digital age and rediscover the lost art of imaginative thinking, equipping you to reignite creativity in your daily life.

More of this essential understanding to get to the fulfillment and the success that we are in for.

In this episode, we dive into the all-too-common habit of reacting to life’s challenges by withdrawing or doubting ourselves. Discover how practicing gratitude as a discipline can help rewire your brain, build resilience, and uplift your life. By shifting your focus to what benefits and inspires you, you can create new neural pathways that lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. Join us as we explore how gratitude can be a powerful tool for overcoming setbacks and embracing the life you deserve.

There are always little failures along the way. These are the very basis for our learning and our success. How do we use them that way and not get stuck in them? Essential knowledge.

In this episode, we explore the habit of shrinking back after setbacks and how it impacts our sense of self. By cultivating gratitude as a disciplined practice, we can rewire our brains to focus on what uplifts and empowers us. Discover how to reconnect with your inner strength, shift your perspective, and build resilience to create a more fulfilling and confident life. Learn how gratitude can be a transformative force for self-worth and happiness.

This is the key to real success. If we're only motivated for the short-term we only get short-term fulfillment. How do we get to those deeply held goals that require a longer commitment?

In this episode, we explore the crucial role of sleep in resetting the brain and body, especially after a challenging day. Learn practical techniques for setting yourself up for a deep, restorative night’s sleep, including reviewing your day with a fresh perspective, the science-backed method of reverse replay, and progressive relaxation to release tension. Discover how these simple yet powerful strategies can help you de-stress, process emotions, and wake up refreshed and ready to take on the day.

It's just like the title says. It's also easy to fall into procrastination. We certainly need brakes and down time but procrastination is a whole different beast.