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My guest today is Jeff Karp, a Canadian biomedical engineer working as a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and the principal faculty at the Harvard Stem Cell Institute and Affiliate Faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology through the Harvard–MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology. In 2008, he was listed as one of the top innovators. In 2011, he received Young Investigator award from the Society for Biomaterials, and the Champion in Health Care Innovation.
The topic is his book LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature’s Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action.
In this episode of Trend Following Radio we discuss:
- Personal growth and overcoming obstacles
- Brain’s ability to adapt and learn, particularly in individuals with learning differences
- Connection between physical activity, brain function, and emotional well-being
- Activation energy in achieving goals
- Incremental progress
- Importance of patterns and habits
- Neurodiversity and curiosity
- Dealing with failure and maximizing momentum
Mentions & Resources:
- Jeff Karp
- Jeff Karp’s Website
- LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature’s Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action
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