Are You a Lifelong Learner?
I’ve always enjoyed learning new things – a lifelong learner. And nowadays there is so much knowledge available to us at our fingertips – books, podcasts, webinars, YouTube videos, and courses!
The most frustrating aspect is the lack of time to read, listen, or watch everything I have already carefully sorted and put on my highest-priority list.
I do listen to podcasts and watch videos at an increased speed to save time. And I am satisfied with how I keep up with my favorite podcasts.
But my reading list seemed to be only growing – I added new books to my Amazon wish list, but there were hardly any books leaving it. I used to consider myself a slow reader.
And I believed my memory was not great, I could easily forget what I read about.
But this changed after I read Limitless by Jim Kwik!
Boy with a Broken Brain
Jim Kwik is one of the most well-known coaches on fast reading and learning. His mission is not to leave anyone behind. And he is passionate about it because, as a child, he had head traumas and could not read and therefore learn for a long time. He was even called “a boy with a broken brain” and almost dropped out of school.
But fortunately, he stumbled upon books on learning. He kept reading and training himself. How to learn is hardly taught in the contemporary school system. Jim was so successful that he is now a thriving, famous coach and author.
Lifelong Learners
Your ability to learn is one of the important factors determining how successful you are in your life and how influential you are as a leader. Be it Jim Kwik, Oprah Winfrey, Antony Robbins, Elon Musk, or Bill Gates, they all keep reading and learning their whole life.
Fast Reading
Why would you want to improve your reading speed? Reading faster not only saves time but also allows your brain to focus on and better comprehend what you read.
Here are some tips on fast reading from Jim Kwik’s book:
Efficient Learning
And of course, you want to internalize better what you read.
You probably already mark the important learning points in the books you read. Making notes, especially handwritten ones, helps you memorize them better.
I especially valued the tip from the book on making notes and writing down how you can apply the specific knowledge in your own life.
You will learn and remember even better if you repeat what you’ve learned, tell and teach someone else what you’ve read, just like I did in this post 🙂
Why you can learn
Learning happens due to changes in your brain, so-called neural plasticity. The human brain is most flexible and capable of learning in childhood and puberty. But it stays capable of adjusting and rewiring throughout your life. And the more you use plasticity, the easier your learning process becomes.
Hypnotherapy is a very efficient way to achieve fast and profound changes in your brain’s wiring, get rid of anxiety, lose weight, or recover from burnout. You can achieve permanent changes with ease. If you want to explore what hypnotherapy can do for you, you can book a free and non-binding discovery call with me here:
Conclusion & Resources
The human brain can learn throughout one’s whole life, but you can benefit immensely from improving your reading and learning skills. I even stopped considering myself a slow reader or having a poor memory after learning from Jim Kwik.
You can also learn from the famous coach Jim Kwik:
- You can read his book “Limitless: Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life”
- Watch his webinar on YouTube
- Listen to his podcast “Kwik Brain” (on any podcast platform)
Do you know other great resources on fast reading and efficient learning? Hit the reply button and share those with me!
About the Author
Olga Willemsen, Ph.D. > Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist & Transformational Coach
Olga is the founder of New Empowered You, specializing in helping professionals break through complex weight-loss plateaus. With a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences, she blends a pragmatic, evidence-based mindset with advanced hypnotherapy.
A certified member of the International Association of Counselors and Therapists (IACT), Olga is also trained in RTT, Neo-Ericksonian Hypnosis, and the Simpson Protocol. She helps clients worldwide update the mental “software” that governs their physical health.
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