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Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Get 📘"Training Your Brain for the AI Revolution" for just $1 👉 here In this episode Dr. Jon Finn explores how to thrive in the AI revolution by mastering brain states and developing strategic habits. The AI-Edge Success Cycle provides a framework for measuring and optimizing performance as AI transforms industries and eliminates jobs across sectors. • Recent announcements show massive AI investments in the UK and major companies cutting jobs while implementing AI • The four-step AI Success Cycle starts with measuring Brain States across recharge, mindless tasks, and complex thinking • Building a Future Ambitious Meaningful Story (FAM Story) creates context for short-term improvements • Distinguishing between "ice cube" tasks (routine) and "ice sculpture" tasks (complex) helps identify where AI can assist • AI functions as a "battery pack" for your brain, extending capabilities rather than replacing them • Daily Will Power stories and the Nine Action Factor model help turn knowledge into consistent action • Building better recharge habits (sleep, stress management) is often the first priority for improving brain states • Success requires both working excellently with AI and excelling at tasks AI cannot perform • Training as a Habit Mechanic Coach provides expertise in human-AI performance psychology Visit our website to get "Training Your Brain for the AI Revolution" for just $1 and start your journey to becoming a Certified Habit Mechanic Coach.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Join the August Challenge here August is a critical month for setting up September success by establishing foundational habits for optimal brain function. The continued growth of AI technologies like those from Microsoft and Meta means we need to focus on our unique human capabilities to remain valuable. • Focus on better sleep, better diet, and better exercise as core ingredients for positive brain function • Most people have great intentions for September but fail by mid-October because they lack foundational habits • The AI Era Leadership Accelerator offers a monthly mission focused on getting brains working well • New sector-specific AI tools are emerging that will transform industries • Becoming "AI-proof" requires developing brain state intelligence based on good recharge and recovery • Even during relaxation periods, checking in with foundational habits builds awareness for future success You're only ever one Brain State habit away.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... Dr. Jon Finn explores striking parallels between the Industrial Revolution and today's AI Revolution, highlighting the unprecedented competition to human brainpower that AI represents. Unlike the Industrial Revolution that unfolded over a century, the AI Revolution is happening in just 2-5 years, with predictions being realized faster than expected. • First-time ever competition to human brainpower through neural networks that can work 24/7 • Industrial Revolution created jobs while the AI Revolution is eliminating them even in financially strong companies • Henry Bessemer's steel-making technology that reduced production time from 4 days to 15 minutes serves as a historical parallel • Approximately 100,000 tech sector jobs lost to AI this year already • Companies are reallocating savings from human roles into building AI workforces • Understanding history, particularly the Industrial Revolution, helps us prepare for AI changes • Optimizing our brain states is key to becoming "AI winners" rather than being displaced You're only ever one Brain State habit away from transformation.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉Check out our new mini-course "Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution" where you'll learn how to build your own High-performing Human-AI Team in under 60 minutes. The AI era is accelerating at an unprecedented pace with exciting developments on the horizon. Dr. Jon Finn explores how we can apply brain state intelligence—a concept visible in cricket performance—to thrive alongside AI in our professional lives. • England's cricket batsmen demonstrated exceptional brain state intelligence by controlling their activation levels • Brain State Intelligence involves knowing when to recharge, focus intensely, and optimize medium-charge work • AI can supercharge our high-charge work by outsourcing brain power to systems with more stable energy supplies • Medium-charge work can be completely outsourced to agentic AI, freeing more time for recharge • High performers in sports and business share one common skill: brain state intelligence • Now is the time to develop these skills before the AI revolution accelerates further You only have a one Brain State habit away.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉Check out our new mini-course "Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution" where you'll learn how to build your own High-performing Human-AI Team in under 60 minutes. We're witnessing a significant acceleration in AI development with major implications for the workforce. This week has brought striking revelations about AI's rapid advancement, from government warnings to corporate restructuring announcements and insights from AI pioneers. • UK government minister warning that workers must incorporate AI into workflows or risk being left behind • Amazon announcing they will replace human roles with AI, affecting their 1.5 million US employees • Mark Zuckerberg offering $100 million sign-on fees to build a team of 50 elite developers for general-purpose AI • Geoffrey Hinton, "godfather of AI," explaining why AI differs from previous technologies in its job displacement potential • Real-world example of a developer completing in 3 days what would have previously taken 3 weeks or months using AI tools • Recognition that AI adoption is not a fad but a fundamental shift backed by enormous investment • The importance of developing "brain state intelligence" to work effectively with AI technologies

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' here 👉Check out our new mini-course "Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution" where you'll learn how to build your own High-performing Human-AI Team in under 60 minutes. Podcast Description: Dr. Jon Finn delves into step three of the Success Cycle from his bestselling book "Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution", focusing on daily optimization with the Day Designer and creating a powerful Willpower Story. • Understanding how to match tasks to your brain's natural energy patterns throughout the day • Categorizing work into "Ice Sculptures" (requiring premium thinking) and "Ice Cubes" (routine tasks) • Creating a Willpower Story to map your high-charge and medium-charge states • Using strengths and willpower boosters to maintain optimal brain states when needed • Implementing the SWAP technique (Self-Watch, Aim, Plan) to transform challenging parts of your day • Strategic integration of AI tools during different energy states • Starting small with simple changes before building a comprehensive system • Working with your brain's natural rhythms instead of fighting against them • Understanding that most people can only do 4-5 hours of premium thinking work daily • Learning how successful planning transforms energy into optimized states For additional resources and templates for your Willpower Story, visit tougherminds.co.uk/train-your-brain

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... The AI sector in the UK is projected to grow to £800 billion by 2035, representing one-third of the economy and growing 30 times faster than other sectors. This rapid growth signals fundamental changes in how we work and live, requiring new approaches to human performance through Brain State Intelligence. • UK government announcing major AI investments during London Tech Week • AI sector projected to exceed £800 billion by 2035, about one-third of UK economy • Growing evidence that businesses are replacing medium-charge human work with AI • Future value will come from consistently accessing high-charge brain states • Human+AI plateaus in performance while Brain State Intelligence+AI creates a J-curve effect • Success Cycle approach works for both work projects and personal improvement goals • Brain State Intelligence improves sleep, confidence, focus and leadership abilities • Organizations will soon seek human-AI performance psychology coaches • Free 60-minute training program "Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution" available now Remember you're only ever one Brain State habit away.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉Check out our new mini-course "Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution" where you'll learn how to build your own High-performing Human-AI Team in under 60 minutes. Brain State intelligence is the key to unlocking opportunities in the AI revolution which data shows we're now experiencing. Understanding this concept is crucial as businesses like IBM replace human workers with AI systems that can complete complex cognitive tasks faster and more cheaply. • Our brains operate like batteries with three charge states: recharge (sleeping/recovery), medium charge (routine cognitive tasks), and high charge (complex mental work) • AI is now replacing medium-charge work across industries, which explains the 67% decline in graduate recruitment since 2019 • To remain irreplaceable, we must consistently access our high-charge brain states where we do work AI cannot replicate • High-performing professionals who use AI effectively can increase their high-impact work from 4-5 hours to 7+ hours daily • The future belongs to those who can build their own human-AI team by understanding which tasks to delegate and which require human intelligence • Accessing high-charge brain states regularly leads to greater happiness, health and sense of progress

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... ⚡️Learn more about the AI Era Leadership Accelerator here. The AI revolution is already disrupting jobs across multiple industries, with technology that seemed like science fiction just months ago now becoming reality. Professor Stuart Russell's BBC Reith Lectures from 2021 offer a measured, academic perspective on AI's impact that predicted many developments we're now witnessing without hyperbole. • IBM recently laid off 8,000 HR staff as AI takes over cognitive tasks • UK graduate recruitment down 67%* as companies can use AI for entry-level tasks (*scroll down for a clarification on this stat) • AI is affecting cognitive jobs now but will soon impact physical trades too • Agricultural technology from companies like John Deere demonstrates how AI is transforming traditional physical work • Three roles will likely survive: innovators solving complex problems, automators building AI systems, and human-AI performance psychology coaches • The last defendable human skills will be helping other humans optimize their brain states • High-charge brain states enable complex thinking that AI cannot yet replicate We now have our AI Era Leadership Accelerator, where we support people to become AI era leaders who are future-proofed and in-demand experts. Check out the link beneath this podcast for more information about our monthly challenge programme, or contact us through our website. *Graduate job listings in the UK have fallen by 67% since 2019, with AI playing a major role in that decline. While economic pressures and hiring slowdowns have contributed, experts estimate that 30–50% of the drop is directly linked to AI and automation reshaping entry-level roles — especially in sectors like finance, law, consulting, tech, and media. As routine graduate tasks are absorbed by AI, employers are hiring fewer juniors.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... ⚡️Learn more about the AI Era Leadership Accelerator here. In this episode Dr. Jon Finn introduces the new AI Era Leadership Accelerator program designed to help professionals become irreplaceable in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. The monthly program teaches participants how to create and lead high-performing human-AI teams through understanding brain science, developing brain state intelligence, and implementing practical leadership strategies. • Monthly structured training, bonus content, masterclasses, and forum support • Access to 25 years of premium content now available at an accessible price point • Program participants reporting significant career advancements including $70,000 pay rises • Understanding brain operating principles as the foundation for effective leadership • Brain's priority for energy conservation explains procrastination and resistance to change • Developing "Brain State Intelligence" as the Six Sigma of the AI era • Gamified learning approach makes implementation easier and more engaging Check out the link beneath this podcast to join the AI Era Leadership Accelerator and position yourself as an in-demand expert in the AI revolution.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉 Get your free copy of Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution here Dr Jon Finn introduces the concept of Human-AI Teams as a collaborative approach where AI supports cognitive labour rather than replacing humans, similar to how the Industrial Revolution supported manual labour. • People and businesses achieving success with AI are creating human-AI teams, not just buying tools • Dr Finn uses AI technologies daily as team members to increase efficiency and business growth • Experience working with a championship-winning football team that spent 54% less on wages inspired his team dynamics research • 74% of businesses spending significantly on AI aren't getting returns due to poor human-AI collaboration • We should focus on team transformation rather than digital transformation • Brain state management is key to unlocking the benefits of human-AI collaboration • Using the snowmobile metaphor: you're on the snowmobile, AI is helping you move faster toward goals • Exercise: identify AI team members you already have and tasks AI could help with to increase happiness Remember you're only ever one Brain State habit away.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉 Get your free copy of Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution here Episode Description Most leaders want to change. Few do. In this short walking episode, Dr. Jon Finn reveals why lasting change requires more than motivation — it demands the right Brain State. You’ll learn: think100% of your actions are automatichigh-charge brain stateAI tools🎧 Listen now and start thinking better, leading smarter — and finally making change stick.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' here Dr. Jon Finn introduces Step 2 of the Success Cycle—Planning with the Task Director—which helps connect daily Brain State optimization with meaningful long-term goals through a structured approach. • Creating a FAM story (Future, Ambitious, Meaningful story) acts as a personal lighthouse guiding brain energy • The power of connecting daily brain states to your 10-year vision through a structured approach • Building motivation through tracking progress, managing stress, and creating self-fulfilling prophecies • Identifying and strengthening six foundational areas: sleep, diet, exercise, stress management, confidence, and focus • Mastering "Super Habits" like the 3-to-1 reflection that enhance multiple areas simultaneously • Categorizing tasks as "ice cubes" (routine tasks for medium-charge states) or "ice sculptures" (complex tasks for high-charge states) • Prioritizing tasks for the next 30 days to strategically allocate optimal brain states • Maintaining the system through weekly reviews, a task inbox, and regular time estimate adjustments If you're interested in becoming one of the world's first Human AI Performance Psychology Coaches, we currently have a few places available. Get in touch via our website for more details.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' here Dr. Jon Finn discusses the significant impact of AI on jobs and the importance of developing Elite Human Cognitive Performance skills to thrive in the AI era. Based on emerging data and the World Economic Forum report, the reality is that AI will affect more jobs than initially projected, with millions already displaced as companies silently replace human workers with AI technology. • Brain state intelligence has become a critical skill in the AI era • Most people are struggling with poor cognitive performance, signaled by brain fog, fatigue, and feeling overwhelmed • Traditional coaching methods are failing to help people adapt to AI challenges • Human AI Performance Psychology is a new approach created specifically for the AI era • After a successful pilot, Dr. Finn announces training for certified Human AI Performance Psychology coaches • This certification offers multiple career opportunities: becoming an AI leader, creating an AI-era business, or securing AI-resistant positions • Understanding brain states can help people capitalize on AI technology rather than be threatened by it If you're interested in becoming a Certified Human AI Performance Psychology Coach, contact us for more details about the three available training positions.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' here Why do most performance psychology approaches fail to deliver lasting results? Dr. Jon Finn - creator of Human-AI Performance Psychology - tackles this challenging question head-on, revealing statistical evidence that even gold-standard talk therapies like CBT only help one in five people—with benefits typically fading within a year. Drawing from three performance psychology degrees and extensive field experience with elite performers, Dr. Finn shares the four fundamental flaws in traditional coaching approaches that led him to develop the Habit Mechanic AI Edge system. This revolutionary framework has helped clients secure tangible results like circa $90,000 salary increases, and equity positions by becoming leaders in human-AI performance. The breakthrough lies in understanding Brain States first, creating both long-term and daily strategic plans, and implementing a comprehensive behavioral automation system. Unlike conventional approaches that offer disconnected tips and tricks, this system treats personal performance with the same strategic seriousness businesses apply to their planning processes. The result is a four-step AI-Edge Success Cycle that addresses the growing complexity and overwhelm of our AI-enhanced world. Most remarkably, Dr. Finn's and his team's approach doesn't require abandoning everything you've tried before—it provides a better container that amplifies existing tools and adds "super boosters" to make them stick. As he eloquently puts it, "You're only ever one Brain State habit away" from transformation. Ready to experience what's possible when performance psychology is rebuilt from first principles for the AI-Era (i.e., Human-AI Performance Psychology)? Learn more about one-to-one coaching on our website, download "Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution," or join our upcoming webinar "The AI Lie" on May 14th to discover what successful individuals and teams are doing differently in the age of artificial intelligence.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 👉📘 Get your FREE copy of 'Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution' here 🤓 Read the article here In this groundbreaking episode, Dr. Jon Finn introduces Human-AI Performance Psychology, the revolutionary field he created and founded to address our most urgent challenge: optimizing human performance in the AI era. As the originator and founder of this new discipline, Dr. Finn shares the pioneering frameworks he's developed through 25 years of research and work with over 20,000 people. His proprietary Three Brain States model explains why traditional approaches to performance improvement fail, especially in our AI-augmented world. Discover how your brain's energy states—Recharge, Medium Charge, and High Charge—determine your success, and why 98% of human behavior comes from habits, not knowledge. Dr. Finn reveals his Success Cycle methodology that helps professionals transform their relationship with AI tools from overwhelming to empowering. Whether you're a senior leader navigating digital transformation, a middle manager building high-performing teams, or an individual seeking to thrive amidst technological change, this episode provides the science-backed insights that only the founder of Human-AI Performance Psychology can deliver: The gap between those who master their Brain States and those who don't is widening daily. Will you be one of the pioneers who leads in the AI era?

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 🎁 Get the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’ book for FREE 👉 here Unlocking peak mental performance in the AI era requires understanding exactly how your brain functions throughout the day. In this enlightening episode, Dr. Jon Finn reveals the first critical step of the Success Cycle—measuring your brain states—and explains why this skill will become humanity's most valuable asset. Your brain operates like a solar-powered lighthouse, cycling through three distinct states: Recharge (recovery mode), Medium Charge (routine task mode), and High Charge (premium performance mode). Most professionals achieve only 1-2 hours of high-impact work daily, with the rest consumed by routine tasks. But by understanding your brain's natural rhythms and optimizing them, you can consistently achieve 5-6+ hours of high-impact work while actually working less overall. Dr. Finn introduces the Human AI Readiness Brain State Assessment, a proven tool measuring fifteen key dimensions of your cognitive performance. Your score reveals your current profile: Cross-to-Bear (losing 4-5 hours of premium thinking daily), Jagged Jewel (losing 2-4 hours), or Arrowhead (losing 1-3 hours). This measurement forms the foundation upon which the entire Success Cycle builds. Traditional approaches to improving performance fall dramatically short in the AI era. A comprehensive study of over 52,000 people showed that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy—considered the gold standard—fails to produce meaningful improvement for 58% of participants. The fundamental problem? These approaches focus on providing knowledge rather than building habits, when research shows 98-100% of human behavior comes from habits, not from knowing what we should do. The Success Cycle offers something fundamentally different—a systematic approach based on a proprietary nine-factor habit mechanic system. Just as sports science revolutionized athletics by revealing the science behind peak physical performance, understanding brain states will transform how we work with AI. Ready to measure your brain states and begin optimizing your performance? This episode gives you everything you need to take that crucial first step.

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 🎧Listen to the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’ eBOOK for free 👉 here 💪More details on our Resilience and Cognitive Performance Coaching and training 👉 here Hello, Habit Mechanics — Dr. Jon Finn here. In this special 6-part series, I’m unpacking my brand-new book Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution: The Proven Four-Step System to Become Irreplaceable (No Tech Skills Required). In this first episode, I reveal the hidden problem that’s quietly sabotaging performance in the AI era — and why traditional methods like CBT, wellness programs, and productivity hacks aren’t enough. You’ll hear the first 7 chapters of the audiobook, plus exclusive commentary on how to master your brain states — the key to unlocking focus, energy, and long-term success in an AI-augmented world. Whether you’ve read the book or you’re just curious, this series will give you powerful, practical tools to stay ahead — at work, in life, and with AI. What you’ll learn in this episode: the

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 🎧Listen to the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’ BOOK for free 👉 here In this third and final episode of our mini-series on how to become a Human-AI Coach, Dr. Jon Finn dives into the critical role of creating Brain State Intelligent Cultures in organizations. Building on concepts from his book Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution, Dr. Finn explores why businesses are struggling to extract value from AI investments—not because of the technology itself, but because of cognitive overload in their people. He explains how organizations can succeed by focusing on Brain State optimization, and why a Brain State Intelligent Culture will be the key to thriving in the AI era. Drawing parallels to Lean Six Sigma, Dr. Finn presents a systematic approach for organizations to cultivate high-performing cultures where both humans and AI tools work together seamlessly. Listen as he outlines the nine essential factors for creating this transformation and how businesses can position themselves as pioneers in this new era of cognitive performance. Don’t miss this crucial episode to understand how you can lead the charge in creating organizations that are not just AI-driven, but human-centered—and how becoming a Human-AI Coach can help individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Tune in now!

Text us a question and we'll answer it on the podcast... 🎧Listen to the FULL ‘Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution’ BOOK for free 👉 here In this episode of the Habit Mechanic podcast, Dr. Jon Finn delves deeper into the role of the Human-AI Coach, continuing from part one of this mini-series. He explores the critical importance of brain state management, explaining how cognitive performance—the essence of what makes us human—is the most valuable asset we have in today's fast-paced, AI-driven world. Dr. Finn outlines how becoming a Human-AI Coach allows you to guide others in optimizing their brain states, ultimately enabling them to become high-performing thinkers and better humans. Through a step-by-step breakdown, you'll learn the core responsibilities of a Human-AI Coach: i) assessing brain states; ii) guiding individuals through effective Brain State management; iii) and helping them build sustainable; iv) performance-enhancing habits. He shares a case study from Train Your Brain for the AI Revolution that illustrates how Human-AI Coaches can help individuals, teams, and organizations thrive in the AI era. Whether it's focusing on individual optimization, team integration, or cultural transformation, Dr. Finn highlights how this emerging coaching role will be essential in supporting the next generation of high-performers. Plus, Dr. Finn introduces key coaching strategies, like the Success Cycle, and offers practical tips to implement these strategies with your clients. By mastering these techniques, you’ll be prepared to guide others in navigating the intersection of human intelligence and AI tools, ultimately transforming their performance and their lives.