Learn-to-Learn

Is there an actual formula for overcoming adversity? Can we create a roadmap for breaking through the ceilings that limit us? In this episode, we break down the essential steps that separate those who push through from those who give up. It starts with defining your life's purpose, the fuel that motivates you when everything goes wrong. Then comes creating a vision so compelling it pulls you forward even in dark moments. But here's where most people get stuck: they have the vision but their beliefs are secretly sabotaging them. Learn how to identify those sneaky "yeah, but" thoughts that claim your future can't really happen, and discover the systematic approach to aligning your beliefs with your biggest dreams.

The Art of Conscious Meaning-Making - How to Recreate Your Interpretations

Before she became one of the most influential women in the world, Oprah Winfrey was a lonely child beaten so severely she had bleeding welts on her back, then punished again for staining her dress with blood. Raised in extreme poverty and neglect, she could have easily become another statistic. Instead, she discovered something powerful at age three that changed everything: the validation that came from reciting Bible verses. In this episode, we trace how Oprah transformed her deepest wounds into her greatest strengths, using years of feeling unwanted to build the empathy that would connect her to millions. Learn why she credits living in poverty as the foundation of her success and how the very adversity that could have destroyed her became the bedrock of her empire.

The Sources of Meaning - Understanding Where Our Interpretations Come From 

Are learning can be enhanced or restricted by how fully we're able to develop rapport with the people around us. Through engaging more completely with others and with ourselves are learning can be dramatically enhanced.

The man voted Britain's greatest of all time started as a struggling, distracted student who felt "completely outclassed and left behind." Winston Churchill battled what he called "the Black Dog" his entire life, severe depression that brought crushing mood swings and dark periods. Yet this same man led England to victory in World War II and became an international hero. In this episode, we explore how Churchill's personal battles with his own "dark forces" gave him the deep understanding of human struggle that allowed him to inspire an entire nation. Discover why his famous words "never give in, never, never, never" weren't just political rhetoric, but hard-won wisdom from someone who learned to overcome his own overwhelming internal enemies first.

The Invisible Architects - How We Unconsciously Create the Meanings That Shape Our Lives

Ever since you were a kid, there's been a quiet voice inside telling you there's more out there for you. No matter what your circumstances look like, that sense persists. In this episode, we face the critical question that determines your entire life trajectory: will you keep going for that "more" or will you eventually give in? Learn how to use the outcomes you see around you as a spectrum to consciously choose where you want to land. Discover the practical steps to ensure your life and sense of yourself actually match the dreams you've been carrying since childhood, and why honoring that inner voice is the difference between a life of regret and a life of fulfillment.

The communities that we engage in are one of our greatest sources sparking creativity. We often have people and ideas around us that when we recognize them and make use of them can dramatically enhance our own creativity and our own learning. How to make better use of that you ask? This is the podcast for you.

What if the difference between thriving communities and struggling ones isn't just circumstances, but collective mindset? In this episode, we explore the hidden epidemic of settling that affects entire neighborhoods and towns when people decide "that's just how things are." While real barriers exist, there's often untapped potential waiting to be unleashed with the right encouragement, support, and know-how. Discover how to recognize the early signs of settling in your own life and learn why refusing to acquiesce to your ceiling isn't just personal growth, it's community transformation. Your breakthrough could be the spark that changes everything around you.

 This is very fun podcast exploring how to enhance creativity bringing together many different perspectives on a topic. Throughout history some of the greatest breakthroughs have been in creative interplay between different perspectives and disciplines. Join us as we explore how to do this yourself.

Just like lounging around at the gym won't make you stronger, avoiding life's challenges won't build your capacity to succeed. In this episode, we explore why deliberately taking on things you're not quite sure you can do is the secret to proving to yourself what you're really capable of. Learn how to reframe obstacles as strength training sessions and discover the mindset shift that makes you say "I'm ready" when difficulties arise. When you start seeing challenges as inevitable stepping stones to your vision rather than roadblocks, your future success becomes not just possible, but inevitable.

Yes. Success becomes so much easier when we learn to get in the best learning state whenever we want. We finish laying out all the steps to make this so easy for you. 

What happens when you don't just envision your dream, but actually step into the moment it comes true? In this episode, we dive deeper into the power of experiential visualization by imagining not just achieving your goals, but experiencing the recognition and applause from others when you do. Since we naturally get our sense of self from how others see us, why not use that tendency to fuel our motivation? Learn how to create a mental "refueling station" by vividly experiencing your future success and bringing that feeling back to energize your present moments, creating a renewable source of motivation you can tap into whenever you need it.

Let's go much further with how to set up yourself for success in engaging in learning or any preparation . Can we make procrastination a thing of the past?

What's the real difference between people who break through adversity and those who get stuck? It's not willpower or luck, it's having the courage to envision a future that feels impossible. In this episode, we explore why creating a clear vision of what you want is the most critical factor in overcoming hard times, even when your entire experience tells you it can't happen. Learn the simple mental trick of imagining your best friend in your situation and discover how the seed of your biggest dreams is already planted inside you, waiting to grow.

How often do you struggle with getting in the mood to learn? Do you distract yourself with anything else? We share with you here how to get in the mood and get the learning done.

What if the biggest barriers to your success aren't external circumstances, but the mental limits you've accepted for yourself? In this powerful mini-series, we explore how to move past the 'I'm just a C student' or 'this is as far as I can go' mindset. Each bite-sized episode delivers practical insights on rejecting the 'if only' story and discovering that where you begin doesn't determine where you finish - no matter your background, circumstances, or perceived disadvantages.

Find out how to rewrite your story and learn the whole process for achieving freedom from failure.

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.

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!

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. 

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!

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

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 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.

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!

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.  

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.

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

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—an intimate, heartfelt tool that transforms your toughest moments into opportunities for resilience and renewal.

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? 

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.

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. 

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

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?

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

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 mastering your attention is the key to mastering your life.

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. 

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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 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. 

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 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.

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 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.