Learn more about The Ascent here. ~ In the first podcast I did with Justin, we discussed the secret strategies of super-learners. In the follow up YouTube video we dissected the best ways to get the most from the books that you read. In today's episode, my main question was to find out Justin's origin story. I knew that he had suffered from depression as a teen, and also grew up in South Africa, and was curious how he transformed himself from this state to being a nuero-resilience coach and learning expert living out of LA. My hope is that anyone who is struggling with their current living situation or feels burdened with an overactive mind can find great inspiration in Justin's story, and of course... we will learn a lot along the way. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: Justin's origins and childhood The issues with the traditional school system Science proven learning strategies The value of learning to think for yourself Justin's experience with life-threatening depression The power of stillness practices How to get over an emotional slump Justin's method for interpreting "negative" feedback MUCH MORE… Please leave a review if you enjoy The HighExistence podcast.  Bonus: Justin's Top 3 Recommended Blog Posts The Human OS: Part 1 Introduction to the Principles Weakness is Strength Models of perception: the light switch, the dimmer switch, and the lighting board