Learn: Speed Learning, Remote Life, Awareness for Behavior Change

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Hola from Playa Del Carmen, 

Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE a good plan. 

But there’s a big problem with planning…

When we’re planning we feel like Jeff Bezos. 

But when we’re executing, we turn into Jeff Bridges. 

However, reading this newsletter prepares you for any Jeff that shows up. (the body or the dude)

Here are your 3 brain nuggets for the week.

🧠 Brain Coach

Last weekend I did a 3-day immersion speed-learning Spanish course here in Playa. The instructor Phil is a brain coach and hacks language learning. 

It was 6 hours a day, but here’s the thing. It wasn’t hard, it was fun. 

Before we poured our coffees the first day, Phil opened up saying, “oh btw, this morning I memorized all your names, birthdays, and phone numbers.” And went around the circle reciting each for the 12 of us. It was amazing. 

He combines storytelling, NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), and associations to cement Spanish into our brains. (ex: poner sounds like boner… which is now tattooed in my brain)

Our monkey brains like to think learning is hard and boring…

But what if it was effortless and fun? 

I’m going through his online course now as well. 

Check out this quick video on his website for more info. 

💻 Remote Life

My friend Jordan Carroll just released his (best-selling) book Remote for Life: How to Find a Flexible Job and Fast Forward to Freedom. 

He talks about remote work, networking tips, how to leverage LinkedIn, etc. 

But what stood out to me the most… was how EASY it was for him to get reviews and testimonials. 

"There's a very small number of people at the center of the remote work movement like Jordan is. Asking why he's qualified to write this book is like debating whether or not Michael Jordan should take the last shot of the game." - Chase Warrington, Head of Remote at Doist

Consider for yourself: 

1. What BIG movements are happening? 
2. How can you insert yourself in the center? 
3. Who is one person you can help today? (can you text them right now?)

Check it out here (it’s $1.99 on Kindle until Nov 21st).

🔍 Awareness

All behavior change starts with awareness. 

Confidence → awareness of your previous self (how far you’ve come)

Gratitude → awareness of the less fortunate (how great you have it)

Inspiration → awareness of your role models (what is possible)

Motivation → awareness of others who did it (how they did it)

Action → awareness of your current self (your current habits)

Mucho Amor, 

Mitchell aka “Nacho”

Ps. Day 2 of english class