Summary: <div class="smart-track-player-container stp-color-ffffff-EEEEEE"></div> <p>In addition to coaching some of the most respected CEOs in the business, technology, and education industries as well as Hollywood’s most sought-after A-listers, Jim is the founder and CEO of Kwik Learning, an online portal that offers courses in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning.</p> <p>In this week’s episode, Jim tells the inspirational story of how he overcame his limitations to achieve extraordinary success. He also shares actionable advice that you can use to make a lasting impression when meeting anyone for the first time and to start reading faster and smarter.</p> <p>Listen in to learn:</p> <ul> <li>How to walk away from networking events with lasting connections every time</li> <li>The importance of getting perspective before making life-changing decisions</li> <li>Why almost anything is possible when you understand your <em>why</em> </li> <li>The power of asking good questions</li> <li>The link between focus, reading speed, and comprehension</li> </ul> <p><strong>Listen to this episode on </strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jay-kim-show-entrepreneurship/id1195300022?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">iTunes</a><strong>.</strong></p> <p>What was your biggest insight from this week’s episode? Let Jay know in the comments or on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/jaykimmer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@jaykimmer</a>.</p> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Links from Today’s Episode</span></h2> <ul> <li>Read the <a href="https://www.jaykimshow.com/2017/05/jim-kwik-transcript/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">full transcript</a> from Jim’s interview</li> <li>Follow Jim on <a href="https://twitter.com/jimkwik" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimkwik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">LinkedIn</a> </li> <li>Find out more about Jim on his <a href="http://jimkwik.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">personal website</a> </li> <li>Hack your mind with Jim’s <a href="https://kwiklearning.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">memory and speed reading training</a> </li> <li>Level up your life at <a href="http://superheroyou.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">SuperheroYou.com</a> </li> <li>Improve your brain 15 minutes at a time with Jim’s <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kwik-brain-memory-improvement-accelerated-learning/id1208024744?mt=2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kwik Brain</a> podcast</li> </ul> <h2><span style="font-weight: 400;">Detailed Show Notes</span></h2> <ul> <li>(2:02) Who is Jim Kwik (and is that really his last name)?</li> <li>(4:33) The incredible story of how Jim became a brain expert despite facing colossal adversity</li> <li>(15:20) On the importance of understanding the <em>why</em> behind your goals</li> <li>(15:57) How to get more out of the books you read</li> <li>(19:13) On reading for speed vs. reading for comprehension</li> <li>(23:13) How to use speed to improve your focus</li> <li>(25:10) On sub-vocalization and how it limits your reading speed</li> <li>(26:26) Want to remember everyone’s name at your next networking event? Use the MOM technique</li> <li>(36:03) A sampling of Jim’s A-list clientele</li> <li>(37:31) Why Jim devotes his life to helping others unlock their true potential</li> <li>(41:11) Jim’s brand-new podcast: Kwik Brain</li> <li>(43:1</li> </ul>
