The Wise Effort Show Getting Curious and Choosing Meaningful Passions With Dr. Judson Brewer
Jul 31, 2023
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A Rejection That Fueled Curiosity
- Judson Brewer described being told he wouldn't get into Princeton and then applying out of curiosity and defiance.
- That moment sparked a pattern of pursuing challenges and learning by doing throughout his life.
Meditation Began In Medical School
- Brewer recounted starting meditation on his first day of medical school to manage stress.
- That practice opened a new avenue of curiosity about how the mind works and shifted his career focus.
Follow Questions, Not Methods
- Brewer followed curiosity from addiction to mindfulness to neuroscience, learning new methods as needed.
- He emphasizes learning techniques on the fly and collaborating with experts to answer compelling questions.