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Episode Highlight: Why Discipline Beats Hacks for Mental Focus - Dr. Don Wood

Episode Highlight: Why Discipline Beats Hacks for Mental Focus - Dr. Don Wood

Update: 2025-10-04
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Originally aired: April 2024

Episode Number: 159

High achievers don't just need more hours in the day—they need better control of their mind.

In this episode highlight of North Star Conversations with Will Polston, leading expert in neuroscience and high performance Dr. Don Wood breaks down practical "mind hacks" to help you focus, reset, and finally get the sleep your brain craves. From understanding brainwave states and why most people can't simply "switch off," to simple techniques for winding down and sharpening concentration, he explains how to train your brain like a muscle.

Whether you're an entrepreneur running at 100 miles an hour or someone who struggles to fall asleep at night, these tools can help you quiet the noise, reclaim your focus, and feel more energized every day.

Listen to the full episode here:

https://kite.link/drdonwood

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Episode Highlight: Why Discipline Beats Hacks for Mental Focus - Dr. Don Wood

Episode Highlight: Why Discipline Beats Hacks for Mental Focus - Dr. Don Wood