The Jordan Harbinger Show 561: Charles Duhigg | The Secrets of Being Smarter Faster Better
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Sep 16, 2021 
Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of "Smarter Faster Better," dives into the intricacies of human motivation and productivity. He discusses how understanding the way we think can unlock creativity and improve task management. Duhigg explains cognitive tunneling and the significance of mental models in avoiding distractions. He highlights effective strategies for enhancing motivation through choice, while also exploring the importance of collaboration and visualization techniques in both personal and professional growth.
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Explain to Solidify
- After learning new ideas, explain them to someone else to solidify understanding.
- Don't just reread notes; actively process the information.
Handwritten Notes
- Take notes by hand to improve information retention.
- This forces you to summarize and process information, leading to better encoding.
Find Choices
- Highly productive people see choices where others see chores.
- Cultivate an internal locus of control by actively seeking choices.
