How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset

Name: How to Enhance Performance & Learning by Applying a Growth Mindset
Uploaded: 2023-07-17T12:00:02.000Z
Duration: 3 h 22 min 24 s

Growth Mindset: Understanding Its Power

Introduction to Growth Mindset

The podcast introduces the concept of growth mindset, emphasizing its significance in psychology and everyday life.

Growth mindset involves embracing challenges and optimizing performance through understanding bodily and brain responses.

It highlights the importance of distancing one's identity from current challenges, which may be surprising to many.

Identity and Performance

Praise linked to performance can undermine future performance, especially for high achievers.

Individuals who are often praised for their intelligence or talent risk feeling pressure when they do not perform well.

A growth mindset encourages individuals to attach their identity to effort and the joy of learning rather than just outcomes.

Synergy with Stress Enhancing Mindset

The discussion will explore how combining a growth mindset with a stress-enhancing mindset can improve overall performance.

Key figures like Carol Dweck, David Yeager, and Ali Crum are mentioned as contributors to this field of study.

Practical Applications

The episode aims to provide listeners with a rich understanding of the science behind these mindsets along with practical tools for application in various settings.

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Defining Growth Mindset

Core Concept of Growth Mindset

Understanding Growth Mindset and Neuroplasticity

The Concept of Neuroplasticity

At the core of growth mindset is the concept of neuroplasticity, which refers to the brain's ability to change in response to experiences throughout a person's lifespan.

Neuroplasticity is most robust from birth until around age 25, where everyday experiences significantly shape brain development. However, changes can still occur well into old age.

While injury or disease can negatively impact neuroplasticity, focused learning efforts can lead to positive changes, allowing individuals to improve skills such as language, art, and music.

Focus on Growth Mindset

This discussion will primarily focus on applying growth mindset principles rather than delving deeply into the neural mechanisms behind neuroplasticity.

Tools for enhancing growth mindset will be explored across various domains including musical, athletic, and intellectual pursuits.

Defining Mindset

Carol Dweck's research at Stanford University introduced the concept of growth mindset; understanding this requires defining what a "mindset" actually is.

Dr. Ali Crum defines a mindset as a "mental frame or lens that selectively organizes and encodes information," emphasizing its role in filtering vast amounts of sensory input we encounter daily.

The Role of Narratives in Mindsets

Mindsets help organize information but also include narratives that often go unnoticed; these narratives influence our perceptions and actions without conscious awareness.

Personal identity plays a significant role in how we perceive our abilities; for example, one may identify strongly with being proficient or not proficient in certain areas like music or science.

Reflection on Personal Narratives

Most people navigate life without critically examining their underlying narratives about their capabilities; recognizing these stories is crucial for fostering a growth mindset.

Understanding Self-Perception and Growth Mindset

Exploring Personal Strengths and Weaknesses

Reflect on what you have been told about your strengths and weaknesses, both from others and yourself. This self-inquiry can reveal insights into your abilities.

Consider whether your skills come naturally or if they are the result of sustained effort. Understanding this can help clarify your relationship with different activities.

Investigate the origins of feedback regarding your capabilities. Was it influenced by external sources like parents or teachers, or was it a personal conclusion despite positive reinforcement?

Acknowledge that some individuals persist in their efforts despite negative feedback, driven by a desire to prove their capabilities.

As you reflect on these questions, consider how much of your identity is tied to perceived strengths and weaknesses.

The Impact of Feedback on Performance

Introduce Dr. Carol Dweck's research on growth mindset, which emphasizes the importance of feedback types—identity-based versus effort-based.

Understand that early feedback shapes our core beliefs about our potential in various endeavors, affecting performance over time.

Recognize that we can modify our core beliefs by changing the nature of the feedback we provide ourselves.

Insights from Dweck's Research

Discuss findings from Dweck's paper titled "Praise for Intelligence Can Undermine Children's Motivation and Performance," highlighting its surprising conclusions about praise.

Contrary to common belief, praising intelligence may not enhance motivation; instead, it could lead to decreased performance due to fear of failure.

Explore how genuine positive feedback might be expected to encourage continued engagement but often has the opposite effect when linked to intelligence labels.

Types of Feedback: Intelligence vs. Effort

Distinguish between intelligence-based feedback (labels like "smart" or "talented") and effort-based feedback (praise for hard work).

In studies involving children, those receiving intelligence-focused praise were later less resilient when faced with challenges compared to those who received effort-oriented praise.

Effort feedback emphasizes behavioral choices made during learning processes rather than fixed traits associated with identity.

Study Outcomes and Implications

Highlight key outcomes from studies where children received either type of feedback; results indicated significant differences in subsequent problem-solving tasks based on initial praise type.

Understanding the Impact of Praise on Children's Performance

The Influence of Performance Goals

Children often select problems they believe they can excel at, known as performance goals. This choice is influenced by prior praise for being "smart" or "talented."

In contrast, children praised for their effort tend to choose more challenging problems that promote learning, indicating a difference in motivation based on feedback type.

Feedback and Behavioral Patterns

Praise reinforces behavior patterns; children seeking validation from intelligence feedback may avoid challenges to maintain their perceived identity.

Conversely, those receiving effort-based praise engage more deeply with tasks, focusing on the process rather than solely on outcomes.

Outcomes of Different Praise Types

Children praised for persistence and effort are more likely to tackle additional challenges and demonstrate resilience in problem-solving.

Research indicates that effort-praised children significantly outperform those who receive intelligence-based praise due to their willingness to embrace difficulty.

Implications for Educators and Parents

It’s crucial for parents and teachers to provide feedback that emphasizes effort rather than attaching identity labels related to performance.

While it’s important not to label underperforming children negatively, positive reinforcement should focus on behaviors rather than innate abilities.

Performance Analysis Across Groups

A study showed no initial performance differences among groups (intelligence praise, effort praise, control), but subsequent results revealed significant disparities based on the type of feedback received.

After receiving different types of praise post-task completion, children's performances varied dramatically in follow-up assessments.

The Bi-Directional Effect of Praise

Control group performance remained stable; however, intelligence-praised children's performance declined while effort-praised children's scores improved significantly.

This bi-directional effect highlights how praising intelligence can undermine future performance while emphasizing effort fosters improvement.

Persistence and Challenge Engagement

Intelligence-praised children tended to shy away from challenges overall compared to those praised for their efforts who actively sought out harder problems.

Understanding the Impact of Praise on Performance

The Importance of Effort Praise

Research indicates that praising effort rather than intelligence leads to better outcomes. Effort praise encourages resilience and a growth mindset.

Commonly, children receive intelligence or talent praise (e.g., "You're so smart" or "You're a great athlete") which can create fixed mindsets rather than promoting growth.

There is a psychological blind spot regarding how we give and receive praise; focusing on effort can lead to improved long-term performance.

Consequences of Intelligence Praise

A landmark study reveals that children who receive intelligence praise are more likely to misrepresent their performance in future tasks.

In experiments, children praised for their intelligence tended to exaggerate their scores when reporting results compared to those praised for effort.

This tendency to lie about performance is particularly concerning as it undermines genuine self-assessment and learning.

Misrepresentation and Its Implications

Intelligence praise not only affects self-perception but also increases the likelihood of misreporting actual performance levels, regardless of past success.

Children receiving effort praise accurately represent their performance, indicating that this type of feedback fosters honesty and accountability.

Shifting Perspectives on Intelligence

Prior beliefs held by 85% of parents in 1996 suggested that intelligence was fixed; however, research now supports the idea that abilities can improve through effort.

The understanding of neuroplasticity has transformed views on learning, emphasizing that intelligence is malleable rather than static.

Growth Mindset Development

Feedback focused on effort reinforces the belief that abilities can be developed over time, contributing significantly to the concept of a growth mindset.

Understanding Praise and Performance

The Impact of Praise on Learning

Discussion centers on how different forms of praise can either enhance or diminish performance, emphasizing the importance of understanding the underlying reasons for these effects.

Encouragement to reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses, including self-perceptions shaped by external feedback regarding abilities.

Suggestion to analyze internal narratives when engaging in activities perceived as strengths versus those seen as weaknesses.

Shifting Narratives from Ability to Effort

Advocates for changing the focus from labels of being "good" or "bad" at something to narratives centered around effort and process.

Personal example shared: good memory attributed not to innate ability but to consistent engagement with information through various methods (reading, writing, discussing).

Understanding Failure and Effort

Acknowledgment of a lack of musical ability linked to insufficient practice rather than inherent talent; emphasizes that effort is key in skill development.

Highlights the importance of recognizing that negative self-assessments can stem from a lack of sustained effort rather than an inability.

Identity and Performance Labels

Warns against attaching identity to performance labels; failure in a previously strong area can lead to diminished self-worth if tied too closely to those labels.

Emphasizes that focusing on effort allows for continuous improvement across different domains, regardless of past performance.

The Role of Persistence in Skill Development

Discusses how persistence, practice, and analysis are crucial for overcoming challenges and improving skills over time.

Understanding Performance Labels and Their Impact

The Role of Identity Labels in Performance

Discusses how viewing successes and failures through the lens of verbs relates to one's identity, emphasizing that these labels are central to personal wiring and brain function.

Highlights that receiving labels such as "smart" or "talented" can undermine performance, regardless of whether they are given before or after a task.

The Power of Effort-Based Praise

Contrasts identity praise with effort-based praise, noting that praising effort can enhance performance both before and after challenges.

Emphasizes the importance of recognizing genuine effort, stating that acknowledging hard work leads to improved future performance.

Timing and Nature of Praise

Clarifies that the timing of praise (before or after performance) does not affect its impact; what matters is the type—effort versus identity praise.

Warns against insincere praise for poor performance, stressing the need for authenticity in recognizing effort.

Control Over Attention and Effort

Discusses the concept of control, asserting that individuals can only truly control their attention and effort levels.

Concludes that intrinsic motivation drives attention and effort, which are essential for personal growth and achievement.

Key Takeaways from Research

Understanding Growth Mindset and Its Impact on Learning

The Discovery of Growth Mindset

The late 1990s research by Carol Dweck and colleagues significantly transformed educational perspectives, particularly regarding learning and neuroplasticity.

A key question remains: why does effort-based praise enhance performance while intelligence-based praise diminishes it? This is linked to how individuals respond to errors and feedback.

Mechanisms Behind Mindsets

Individuals with a growth mindset believe that effort can improve their abilities, whereas those with a fixed mindset feel their capabilities are static.

A study titled "Why do beliefs about intelligence influence learning success?" explored these mindsets using event-related potentials (ERPs), which measure brain activity non-invasively.

Advantages of ERP Studies

ERPs involve placing electrodes on the scalp to capture electrical potentials related to brain activity without invasive procedures.

Unlike MRI scans, ERPs allow participants to engage in various tasks while measuring global brain activity, providing insights into cognitive processes during learning.

Experimental Design Insights

Participants answered trivia questions while indicating their confidence levels in their responses. They received feedback on accuracy and the correct answer afterward.

This design enabled researchers to analyze correlations between confidence, accuracy, and brain activity patterns during the task.

Differentiating Mindset Effects

Two groups were studied: one with a fixed intelligence mindset and another with a growth mindset. Distinct patterns of brain activity emerged based on how they processed correct or incorrect answers.

Understanding Mindsets: Fixed vs. Growth

Neural Activity and Mindset Differences

The P3 wave is a neural activity pattern that indicates when individuals are informed they made an error, showing a correlation with the brain's error signal.

Individuals with a fixed mindset exhibit a larger P3 wave response compared to those with a growth mindset, indicating stronger emotional reactions to errors.

The anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) plays a crucial role in processing emotional responses and cognitive appraisal, highlighting its dual function in the brain.

Fixed mindset individuals show greater activation in the rostral ACC when faced with mistakes, suggesting heightened emotional responses compared to growth mindset individuals who focus more on cognitive appraisal.

Growth mindset individuals redirect their attention towards understanding errors rather than solely experiencing emotional distress, which is fundamental for learning.

Characteristics of Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

A fixed mindset prioritizes appearing smart and often leads to giving up after setbacks; performance tends to be lower as effort is undervalued.

In contrast, a growth mindset values effort and encourages persistence through challenges, resulting in higher performance outcomes.

Lists comparing mindsets help organize information but do not explain why effort correlates with improved performance; this requires deeper exploration of underlying mechanisms.

The relationship between identity and performance suggests that attachment to ongoing effort rather than rigid high-performance standards fosters better outcomes.

Shifting from Fixed to Growth Mindset

When receiving feedback about errors, fixed mindset individuals tend to dwell on their emotional response while growth-minded people seek solutions by analyzing what went wrong.

It’s possible for anyone to transition from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset by consciously focusing on learning from mistakes instead of succumbing to disappointment.

Recognizing moments of embarrassment or shame can trigger fixed mindsets; however, stepping back allows for constructive analysis of errors leading toward personal development.

Understanding the Mechanisms of Growth Mindset

The Challenge of Ego and Identity

The mechanistic underpinnings of growth mindset focus on cognitive processes rather than psychological terms like ego protection or identity.

When faced with undesirable results in various life contexts (school, work, athletics), individuals struggle to detach their ego from these outcomes.

Aspirations to set aside ego are challenging; there is no straightforward process for immediate ego disentanglement during real-time challenges.

Emotional Responses and Cognitive Focus

It's natural to feel upset about poor results; however, understanding mechanisms can help shift focus from emotional responses to cognitive analysis of errors.

Enhancing cognitive responses while managing emotional reactions can mitigate negative feelings associated with failure.

Building a Growth Mindset Practice

Engaging in the hard work of analyzing errors cognitively is foundational for developing a growth mindset.

Simply telling oneself to focus on effort and error analysis isn't enough; an additional component is necessary for effective implementation.

Motivation and Cognition Connection

A clear understanding of growth mindset involves connecting motivation with cognition, moving beyond viewing motivation as merely an emotional state.

Effective strategies include good sleep, hydration, exercise, and possibly caffeine to enhance alertness and motivation.

Overcoming Errors for Growth

Understanding the Stress is Enhancing Mindset

The Concept of Stress is Enhancing Mindset

The "stress is enhancing mindset" allows individuals to access a growth mindset more easily, impacting their response to stress and frustration positively.

Introduction to Dr. Alia Crum

Dr. Alia Crum, a tenured psychology professor at Stanford and former Division One athlete, has made significant contributions to understanding mindsets related to stress.

She combines her academic prowess with personal experience as an athlete and clinical psychologist, showcasing immense effort and kindness in her work.

Tools for Accessing Growth Mindset

Dr. Crum's tools can help individuals access a growth mindset; combining this with the stress is enhancing mindset can synergistically improve performance both short-term and long-term.

Key Research Findings on Stress Perception

A pivotal paper by Dr. Crum titled "Rethinking Stress: The Role of Mindsets in Determining the Stress Response" illustrates how perceptions of stress influence reactions.

The study shows that negative beliefs about stress lead to adverse effects on learning and performance, while positive beliefs enhance performance under stress.

Impact of Information on Performance

Participants exposed to information about the negative consequences of stress experienced detrimental effects when faced with stressful situations.

Conversely, those informed about the benefits of stress showed improved performance in challenging environments.

Understanding Dual Nature of Stress

The dual nature of stress—both diminishing and enhancing—depends significantly on individual beliefs regarding its impact.

Two groups were tested: one received negative information about stress while another learned about its potential benefits.

Cognitive Understanding Influences Physiology

How individuals cognitively process information about stress affects whether they experience debilitating or enhancing physiological responses.

Experiment Insights on Task Performance

In experiments comparing soft tasks (easier tasks), those taught that "stress diminishes performance" showed no significant change post-learning compared to those who learned that "stress enhances performance."

Divergent Responses in Hard Tasks

Understanding the Impact of Stress on Performance

The Role of Cognitive Appraisal in Stress Response

Research indicates that individuals who learn that stress can enhance performance show significant improvement, merely by understanding this concept without additional training or practice.

The cognitive appraisal of stress—how we perceive and interpret our physiological responses—plays a crucial role in determining whether stress enhances or diminishes performance.

Evolutionary Perspective on Stress

The stress response is not solely a reaction to immediate threats (like predators); it serves various adaptive functions, including social challenges and problem-solving throughout human history.

Understanding the multifaceted nature of the stress response helps us appreciate its evolutionary significance beyond survival instincts.

Dual Nature of Stress Responses

Recent findings suggest that the stress response is neither inherently good nor bad; its effects depend on individual beliefs about how these sensations impact performance.

Learning that stress can be beneficial may lead to improved performance, but it's essential to recognize that stress does not always feel pleasant or result in positive outcomes.

Managing Stress for Optimal Performance

Acknowledging that while stress often hinders performance, reframing it as a resource mobilization tool can help mitigate negative feelings associated with it.

Embracing a mindset where one views stress as enhancing allows for better focus and attention during challenging tasks, shifting away from negative physical sensations.

Physiological Changes Associated with Stress Mindset

Adopting a "stress is enhancing" mindset leads to more effective cognitive processing during stressful situations, allowing individuals to analyze errors constructively.

This mindset also influences physiological responses such as cortisol release duration and heart function, which are critical metrics for managing stress effectively.

Conclusion: Rethinking Our Approach to Stress

Cortisol should not be viewed solely as a "stress hormone"; it has vital roles in bodily functions. Elevated cortisol levels are beneficial when managed properly but detrimental if chronic.

Understanding the Stress Response and Its Impact on Performance

The Paradox of Blood Flow During Stress

Under stress, total stroke volume can decrease as blood is redirected to core body areas and major limbs, reducing peripheral blood flow.

Relaxation during stress leads to increased peripheral blood flow; anxiety and panic result in lower peripheral circulation.

The Enhancing Nature of Stress

Research by Ali Crum shows that believing stress can enhance performance increases heart output, peripheral blood flow, and cognitive clarity under stress.

While chronic stress negatively affects hormones like testosterone and estrogen, a belief in the enhancing nature of stress can lead to anabolic effects on these hormones.

Cognitive Appraisal of Stress

Understanding how stress can be beneficial allows for better hormone regulation and cognitive focus during stressful situations.

Engaging in safe yet challenging environments while recognizing physiological responses (like elevated heart rate) as advantageous helps shift perception from negative to positive.

Developing a Growth Mindset

Linking physiological sensations of stress with cognitive appraisal fosters a growth mindset, allowing individuals to analyze successes or failures effectively.

A positive interpretation of stress transforms it from a negative experience into an opportunity for personal development.

Research Insights on Mindsets

Cultivating both a growth mindset and an enhancing mindset synergizes to improve performance over time.

Synergistic Mindsets Intervention and Stress Management

Overview of the Research Paper

The paper titled "A Synergistic Mindsets Intervention Protects Adolescents from Stress" was published in Nature in July 2022, highlighting significant findings related to stress management through mindset education.

The study involved high school students who were educated about growth mindsets, stress-enhancing mindsets, or placed in control conditions without this information.

Key Findings from Experiments

Anticipatory stress is reduced when students are informed about growth mindsets and how stress can enhance performance. This education serves as a buffer against stress.

The most effective results occurred when participants learned about both growth mindset and stress-enhancing mindset, leading to improved performance under stress.

Experiment Details

The research included six experiments; however, detailed descriptions will be provided by Dr. David Yeager in an upcoming podcast episode.

One notable experiment utilized the "trier social stress test," which simulates real-life stressful situations to measure physiological and psychological responses.

Physiological Responses to Education

Participants' physiological responses (heart rate, blood pressure, cortisol levels) were measured during stressful tasks like public speaking and arithmetic tests.

Learning about growth mindset and stress-enhancing mindsets led to shifts in physiology that allowed students to perceive challenges positively rather than negatively.

Impact of Brief Interventions

Understanding Stress and Growth Mindset

Introduction to Personal Experience with Stress

The tutorial begins by prompting participants to recall a stressful experience, specifically asking about the context of that stress.

The speaker shares their personal experience as a postdoc, highlighting competitive pressure, low income relative to living costs, and social isolation as significant stressors.

Despite the stress, the speaker enjoyed the scientific work and collaboration during their postdoc years.

Cognitive Mechanisms of Stress

The tutorial aims to activate cognitive mechanisms related to understanding stress before delving into neuroscience concepts.

It explains that through effort, the brain can change and form new synaptic connections; struggle is not a sign of failure but an indication of growth.

Insights from Educational Experts

Urie Triceman's quote emphasizes that all students will face challenges in learning calculus, which may induce stress but signifies deepening understanding rather than inadequacy.

The tutorial reinterprets negative feelings associated with learning (e.g., frustration or self-doubt) as indicators of progress rather than setbacks.

Impact of Understanding Stress on Performance

The tutorial conveys that experiences perceived negatively are actually opportunities for improvement and development in skills and knowledge.

It presents evidence from research indicating that recognizing stress as beneficial can lead to significant improvements in self-regard (40%) and course passing rates (14%).

Practical Applications for Growth Mindset

A study by Jaeger et al. shows that interventions combining growth mindset education with stress management led to measurable academic improvements.

Participants who engaged with the tutorial were more likely to take on challenging tasks after completing it, demonstrating lasting effects on motivation.

Tools for Building a Growth Mindset

Emphasizes the importance of both teachers and students adopting a growth mindset alongside viewing stress as performance-enhancing for optimal outcomes.

Discusses how cognitive tools differ from physical exercise guidelines; they can feel abstract yet are crucial for fostering resilience against challenges.

Conclusion: Synergistic Effects of Mindsets

Understanding Growth Mindset and Performance Enhancement

The Concept of Growth Mindset

Learning about growth mindset versus fixed mindset is crucial in educational settings. It involves understanding how stress can enhance performance, as discussed in Dr. Alia Crum's research.

Stress Response and Performance

The stress response mobilizes resources and narrows focus, which can enhance performance by allowing for careful analysis of specific tasks.

Teacher and Student Perspectives

When both teachers and students adopt a growth mindset, they perceive abilities as less fixed, fostering an environment conducive to improvement.

Feedback: Focus on Verbs Not Labels

Providing feedback should emphasize actions (verbs) rather than labels. For example, praising effort over innate talent encourages persistence.

It's essential to give feedback based on effort during successful performances to avoid undermining future resilience when challenges arise.

Analyzing Errors Constructively

When addressing errors, focus on the actions that led to them instead of emotional responses. This analytical approach aids in understanding mistakes better.

Allow time for emotional processing after poor performances before engaging in error analysis; this helps maintain a constructive perspective.

Seeking Help for Improvement

High performers often seek help from others to understand their shortcomings. This collaborative approach differentiates them from lower performers over time.

Growth Mindset and Self-Teaching

The Importance of Mindsets in Learning

Effective learning occurs when both teachers and students embrace growth mindsets, but many learners may not have access to mentors or supportive educators.

Research indicates that individuals can serve as their own teachers by adopting strategies that promote a growth mindset, even in the absence of external guidance.

Writing Letters as a Tool for Growth

A practical exercise involves writing a letter to oneself (or another person) explaining the concepts of growth mindset and stress-enhanced performance mindset.

This simple act has been shown to significantly improve personal performance over time, benefiting both immediate outcomes and long-term learning.

Understanding the Mind-Muscle Analogy

The analogy that "the mind is like a muscle" is often used but can be misleading; while exercising muscles shows immediate results, mental strain does not provide instant feedback on improvement.

Resistance training increases blood flow to muscles, providing visible signs of growth post-exercise, unlike cognitive challenges which may initially feel frustrating without clear indicators of progress.

The Nature of Learning Through Strain

Unlike physical training where one sees tangible results during workouts, mental learning often involves discomfort and setbacks before achieving understanding.

Stressful experiences during learning are essential triggers for invoking deeper cognitive processes necessary for effective learning.

Combining Mindsets for Enhanced Performance

Adopting both a growth mindset and a stress-enhanced performance mindset synergistically improves overall performance; however, this process requires patience and resilience.

Growth Mindset and Performance Mindset

Understanding Growth Mindset

The discussion centers around the concept of a growth mindset, emphasizing its power and impact on personal development.

It is highlighted that mindsets can be cultivated over time, suggesting that individuals have the ability to change their perspectives and approaches to challenges.

Cultivating a Performance Mindset

The podcast also touches upon the performance mindset, which can similarly be developed through intentional practice and learning.

Encouragement is given for listeners to engage with the content by subscribing to various platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.

Engagement with Audience

Listeners are invited to leave comments or questions regarding the podcast or potential guests they would like featured in future episodes.

Emphasis is placed on community interaction as a way to enhance the podcast experience.

Supplements Discussion

While not essential for everyone, supplements are mentioned as beneficial for enhancing sleep, hormone support, and focus.

A partnership with Momentous Supplements is introduced for those interested in exploring products discussed in previous episodes.

Social Media and Newsletter Promotion

The host encourages following him on social media platforms where he shares additional science-based tools related to neuroplasticity, sleep, exercise, etc.