The Art of Manliness

By The Art of Manliness

#530: How to Get More "Aha" Insights

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Published July 31, 2019 11:38am

You've probably experienced a few aha moments in your life. Moments where an idea for a new business or piece of art, or a solution to a sticky technical, relational, or philosophical problem, suddenly popped into your mind.

What causes these proverbial light bulbs to go off over our heads? What's going on in your brain when you experience an insight? And can you do anything to encourage more "aha" moments?

My guest has spent his career researching the answers to these questions. His name is John Kounios, and he's a professor of psychology and...

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