Dr. Andrew Huberman and Josh Waitzkin discuss the science of structuring your day for peak mental performance, revealing how small changes in your daily and morning routine can unlock deeper focus, creativity, and long-term success.
Josh Waitzkin is a former child chess prodigy and the subject of the movie and true story Searching for Bobby Fisher. He is also a world champion martial arts competitor and the author of the book The Art of Learning. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/wAnDWfEIwoE?si=xMNfmOJV8_nW-i47
Show notes: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/josh-waitzkin-the-art-of-learning-living-life
*Timestamps*
00:00 Morning Routine & Transition Times
00:29 Day Architecture & Individualized Routines
00:48 Daily Rituals & Creative Processes
01:57 Hemingway's Creative Process
03:22 MIQ Process & Shared Consciousness
04:26 Gap Analysis & Cognitive Endeavors
05:52 Distractions & Focus in Modern Life
07:01 Harnessing Creativity & Energy Peaks
14:47 Quality Over Quantity in Performance
16:36 Living Life as a Work of Art
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