Brain Coach Jim Kwik Reacts to Billionaires' Daily Routines Flashcards
Jump-start
verb
To start/improve something quickly by giving it some help
* The government is trying to jump-start the economy through tourism.
* I know how we can jump-start this campaign.
Find something odd
phrasal verb
To think that something is strange / unusual
* I find it odd that he never got back to me.
* I found what he said to be very odd.
Suggestible
adjective
Easily influenced by things
* We are all very suggestible in the morning.
* Advertising has proven that most people are very suggestible.
Rewire one’s brain
verbal phrase
To change one’s pattern of behavior / thinking
* You can rewire your brain through meditation.
* He tried to rewire his brain by breaking up his routine.
Determine
verb
To control / influence something directly
* Your salary will determine your lifestyle.
* Staff’s happiness will determine their performance.
“I’m not a big …”
phrase
Used to say that you are not interested in something
* I’m not a big fan of Chinese food.
* She’s not a big wine drinker unfortunately.
Geeky
adjective
Boring and not fashionable (often technical information)
* I don’t want to get too geeky, but let me explain how this works in detail.
* She has many geeky hobbies.
Have someone do something
verbal phrase
To ask / tell someone to do something
* I will have my secretary contact you first thing in the morning.
* She had her team complete the task in time.
Dusk
noun
The time just before sunset
* I worked from dusk till dawn on this task.
* She likes to have a cocktail at dusk.
“I am someone who …”
phrase
I am the kind of person who likes to do a certain thing
* I am someone who doesn’t like it when people are late.
* I am someone who usually gets up early in the morning.
Rigid
adjective
Not able to be changed
* He has a very rigid routine and schedule.
* I think your approach is too rigid.
Prosperity
noun
Being successful and having lots of money
* Hard work is the key to prosperity.
* Prosperity is his priority.
Monumental
adjective
Very big
* We just completed a monumental project.
* They have made some monumental changes to their company.
Something resonates with someone
phrasal verb
To appeal to someone in a personal / emotional way
* That movie really resonates with me.
* What she said has always resonated with me.