Vitaliy Katsenelson: How To Boost IQ and Transform Your Brain

Vitaliy Katsenelson: How To Boost IQ and Transform Your Brain

Author: Abel James November 3, 2023 Duration: 1:01:51

Can you increase your IQ in just 15 minutes a day?

How easy is it to transform your brain to become more creative, intelligent and productive?

With AI positioned to take over our jobs and our hobbies, we have to pause and consider the true purpose of writing, art and music.

And I'm honored that joining us here today is Vitaliy Katsenelson, an award-winning writer, the CEO of Investment Management Associates, and author of a number of books, including his latest, “Soul in the Game”.

Vitaliy is a brilliant writer, multifaceted intellectual and an incredible person, so I hope you enjoy this conversation. We're chatting about:

  • How to boost IQ in as little as 15 minutes a day while transforming your brain into a writer's brain
  • The dark side of over-abundance and the value of self-imposed constraints
  • Why fewer choices often lead to more happiness
  • Why an investment guy is telling us how unimportant money is
  • How art trains us to be mindful and look for beauty in the world around us
  • And tons more…

Read the show notes: https://fatburningman.com/vitaliy-katsenelson-how-to-boost-iq-and-transform-your-brain/ 

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For over a decade, the Abel James Show has served as a deep and often surprising conversation space where health, business, and human potential intersect. Rather than offering quick fixes, this podcast delves into the nuanced strategies and personal philosophies of top performers across diverse fields. You’ll hear candid, long-form interviews with hundreds of pioneers, from biochemists like Dr. Casey Means and longevity experts like Dr. Mark Hyman to entrepreneurial minds such as Tim Ferriss and James Clear. The discussions naturally explore the practical connections between metabolic health, cognitive performance, and building a meaningful career or business. Launched back in 2012, the show has evolved from its original, playful focus into a broader exploration of what it means to live well and work smart. Tuning in provides a unique blend of actionable science for your body and innovative thinking for your ventures, all framed through Abel’s engaging and curious perspective. Each episode feels like a chance to sit in on a private masterclass, stripping away the hype to examine what truly works for optimizing a modern life.
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