David Eagleman - Brain Expert & Entrepreneur | The Science Behind Peak Mental Performance

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David Eagleman is a neuroscientist, author, and science communicator known for his work on brain plasticity, time perception, and consciousness. He is an adjunct professor at Stanford University and the CEO of Neosensory, a company developing wearable devices to expand human sensory experiences. Eagleman is also the author of several bestselling books, including Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain and Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain. Through his research, writing, and public speaking, he bridges the gap between complex neuroscience and everyday understanding.

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➡️ Talking Points

00:00 - Intro

03:24 - David’s Most Fascinating Brain Discovery

05:33 - The Biggest Brain Myth We Believed

09:53 - How Fast Can the Brain Adapt?

13:02 - Human vs Animal Brains: What’s the Difference?

16:12 - How the Brain Handles the Unknown

22:11 - Sponsor Break

24:59 - Is Beating Fear Like Learning a Skill?

30:25 - Can We Prevent Alzheimer’s?

36:57 - Habits That Harm Your Brain

42:26 - Why We Sabotage Our Future Selves

45:01 - Sponsor Break

48:41 - Tricks to Stay Loyal to Your Future Self

53:26 - Motivation Is a Scam

55:55 - Die Every Day to Reach Your Goals

58:55 - What Negative Thoughts Do to Your Brain

1:02:01 - David’s Life-Changing Lesson

1:03:15 - Gut Instinct vs. Bias

1:05:37 - Why Time Feels Different for Everyone

1:09:30 - Can We Trust Our Memories?

1:17:05 - What Keeps David Up at Night

1:28:54 - David’s Life Advice to His Kids

Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.