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The Brain Science Advantage
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The Brain Science Advantage
8-week course
This transformational experience will challenge you, inspire you, and revolutionize how you approach your personal goals.
With 100% evidence-based tools and strategies, it's not self-help, it's science-help. And the results are mind-blowing!
"This course was an absolute GAME CHANGER!
I can 100% guarantee you won't be disappointed."
-Matt Heaton
Neuroplasticity—the limitless potential of the human brain to rewire itself—is one of the most hopeful discoveries of our generation.
Thanks to an absolute explosion of research in this field over the past decade, scientists now know more than ever before about how the brain changes and why, and how we can work with our nervous system to unlock our potential.
But how do we get the science out of the lab and into our lives? Who has time to comb through stacks of research, decipher what it means, and figure out how to actually use it?
The Brain Science Advantage does just that. It’s a comprehensive overview of all of the latest brain and behavioral science—a distillation of hundreds of books and thousands of scientific papers into practical, actionable, and easy-to-understand tools and strategies that will supercharge your personal development journey.
Never before has the most cutting-edge science been so accessible!
Learn through on-demand sessions, live group discussions, exercises, and curated readings.
Master cutting-edge, science-based personal development tools that even many professional coaches don't know.
Reclaim your habits, productivity, confidence, and happiness with The Brain Science Advantage!
"The value I gained was MASSIVE compared to the price.
It will give you insights, ideas, and inspiration to make real, positive changes in your own life that can LAST."
-J.J. Peller
What You'll Learn
The Brain Science Advantage
is a comprehensive overview
of the latest brain and behavioral science
presented in 4 modules
HABITS
We'll spend two weeks (six sessions) looking at what the latest brain science can teach us about making habits that really stick. You'll learn a foolproof method for breaking any bad habit.
You'll also learn how to use tools like Mini Habits, Elastic Habits, WOOP, The Elephant and the Rider, the Power of Momentum, and many more.
PRODUCTIVITY
We'll spend two weeks (six sessions) looking at how to enhance productivity, overcome procrastination and beat burnout by hacking the brain's motivation system.
You’ll learn how to master Self-Motivation, harness the Power of Pause, manage the Willpower Battery, and Dominate Distractions.
OVERCOMING FEAR
We'll spend two weeks (six sessions) learning what fear is from the perspective of neuroscience. You'll learn how to build fearless mental habits, and develop unshakeable confidence.
You’ll also learn how to conquer the Worry Loop, build Stress Resilience, and leverage the Power of Hope.
HAPPINESS
We'll spend two weeks (six sessions) looking at the science of positive emotions and how to harness their extraordinary power. You’ll discover why mindfulness is a superpower, and how to make it a habit.
You’ll also learn how to Find Your Flow, and Hardwire Happiness.
How it Works
The Brain Science Advantage
is a combination of on-demand sessions, live sessions,
exercises, and optional readings.
You'll join a cohort that meets at a scheduled time once per week.
All other coursework will be completed on your own time.
The course consists of four modules:
Habits, Productivity, Overcoming Fear, and Happiness
Each module takes two weeks to complete.
You should plan to devote a total of 5 hours per week to the course.
On-Demand Sessions
The Brain Science Advantage consists of 16 pre-recorded sessions, 75 minutes each, available on demand. In these sessions James Garrett takes you on a deep dive into what the latest scientific research shows about each of the four topics covered in the course (Habits, Productivity, Overcoming Fear, and Happiness).
The course content is 100% evidence-based, drawing on hundreds of books and thousands of scientific articles about the brain and behavior, but with a laser focus on practical application in your own life.
You will have access to all 16 sessions as soon as you purchase the course, and can watch them at your convenience. They're easy to digest and you can even watch or listen to them on-the-go. But these on-demand sessions are designed to work in tandem with the weekly live sessions, during which you'll discuss the science and its application in your life with a cohort of individuals who are learning together.
The course content is 100% evidence-based, drawing on hundreds of books and thousands of scientific articles about the brain and behavior, but with a laser focus on practical application in your own life.
You will have access to all 16 sessions as soon as you purchase the course, and can watch them at your convenience. They're easy to digest and you can even watch or listen to them on-the-go. But these on-demand sessions are designed to work in tandem with the weekly live sessions, during which you'll discuss the science and its application in your life with a cohort of individuals who are learning together.
Exercises and Reflection Questions
After you watch each on-demand session, you'll be invited to put your new knowledge to work with exercises that walk you through specific tools and strategies for application.
This critical piece of the course allows you to experiment with how the science can change your own life, and gives you step-by-step guides for how to implement it with the specific challenges you're facing.
You'll also consider what questions you have, what insights you can share, and what obstacles you might encounter as you try to bring what you've learned into your life.
This critical piece of the course allows you to experiment with how the science can change your own life, and gives you step-by-step guides for how to implement it with the specific challenges you're facing.
You'll also consider what questions you have, what insights you can share, and what obstacles you might encounter as you try to bring what you've learned into your life.
Live Sessions
After watching two on-demand sessions and completing your exercises and reflections, you’ll meet at a set time on Zoom each week with a cohort of individuals who are moving through the course together.
Each of the course's eight 90-minute live sessions is facilitated by James Garrett, during which course participants dive deeper into the week’s content, with a focus on how to apply specific tools and strategies in different situations.
Participants get the most out of these discussions when they’ve already watched that week's recorded sessions, tried the exercises, and are prepared with questions, personal scenarios, successes, and obstacles to share with the group.
Each of the course's eight 90-minute live sessions is facilitated by James Garrett, during which course participants dive deeper into the week’s content, with a focus on how to apply specific tools and strategies in different situations.
Participants get the most out of these discussions when they’ve already watched that week's recorded sessions, tried the exercises, and are prepared with questions, personal scenarios, successes, and obstacles to share with the group.
Optional Curated Readings
If you want to know more about the research James presents, you can dive into a curated reading list each week. Here you’ll be pointed to the very most readable and accessible scientific books and resources out there, which flesh out the concepts in greater detail. We’ll even let you know which are the most valuable chapters to focus on so you can get to the most out of your reading in the shortest amount of time!
This part of the course is optional but is often something participants value most. It gives you a go-to list of resources you can reference any time and share with family and friends.
This part of the course is optional but is often something participants value most. It gives you a go-to list of resources you can reference any time and share with family and friends.
Weekly Course Flow
On-Demand Session #1
Viewed at your convenience, any time before the live session.
Exercises & Reflection Sheet to be completed after viewing.
Time Required: 75 minutes for the session, 30-45 minutes for Exercises & Reflections
Exercises & Reflection Sheet to be completed after viewing.
Time Required: 75 minutes for the session, 30-45 minutes for Exercises & Reflections
On-Demand Session #2
Viewed at your convenience, any time before the live session.
Exercises & Reflection Sheet to be completed after viewing.
Time Required: 75 minutes for the session, 30-45 minutes for Exercises & Reflections
Exercises & Reflection Sheet to be completed after viewing.
Time Required: 75 minutes for the session, 30-45 minutes for Exercises & Reflections
Weekly Live Session
A regularly scheduled live Zoom meeting with your cohort.
Includes a deeper dive on the week's content, plus discussing obstacles, workshopping how to apply the science, and Q&A facilitated by James Garrett.
Time Required: 90 minutes
Includes a deeper dive on the week's content, plus discussing obstacles, workshopping how to apply the science, and Q&A facilitated by James Garrett.
Time Required: 90 minutes
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Get a sneak peek at the course's Live Sessions
Course Reviews
Our students consistently rate
The Brain Science Advantage
as one of the best personal development experiences of their lives.
Peter Kamphuis
“Brain by Design has helped me move out of contemplation, to action. As someone who has struggled to take forward steps, I knew that I wanted to go to college, but I had no direction. Now, eight months later, I have made concrete progress, and I am preparing to return to college!”
Brock Painter
“Before working with Brain by Design I was struggling to keep my business running, I was fearful of the future and felt like nothing I was doing was working. After working with Brain by Design I was able to 2x my income, be confident in the support I was providing to clients, and grow my network like never before. James gave me very practical tools that I could implement immediately, which saved me years of trial and error trying to do it myself. James was incredible to work with. He is full of wisdom and love, which was exactly what I needed. If you're considering working with James I would not hesitate. He will get you where you want to go.”
Kwame Ocran
“In the aftermath of the pandemic, I came to Brain by Design with cautious interest. I didn’t know I could be capable of forming much-needed good habits. Now, as I complete my PhD in Music at the University of Pennsylvania, the lessons have astounded me: even years later I’ve become proficient at an exercise routine my brain was too afraid to attempt, and I’m even starting to enjoy it. With the scientific evidence James provided, I streamlined my process and lost 45 pounds so far. My work with Brain by Design is a huge factor in my success. And I am full of gratitude!”
Why Brain Science?
CONFIDENCE
Overcome fear of failure by mastering generalized self-efficacy
Calm
Crush your anxiety by increasing your vagal tone
career
Be the smartest guy in the room by activating your default mode network
focus
Dominate distraction with the science of self-motivation
traction
Get unstuck by smallifying your habits to create big wins
relationships
Get out of your head and into the dating scene by conquering the worry loop
When Can I Join?
The live sessions of this course meet THURSDAYS at 4PM PST
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"James gives smart, insightful guidance which has helped me move towards my best self. It feels like a collaborative process to learn what works for me, not for some hypothetical person that doesn't exist. His guidance is concrete and goal oriented, rather than ponderous or philosophical."
Noah Feldman 
“Working with James has been very helpful during my time in college. He has provided the personability of a counselor, but also gave me the tools to overcome personal obstacles with science-backed brain strategies. I have learned so much about besting my anxiety.”
William Gilchrist 
“What I gained from Brain by Design was invaluable. James taught me how the human brain is wired to accomplish tasks. I was able to apply this to my own work which allowed me to optimize my brain power and use my time more efficiently. I would highly recommend Brain by Design to anyone who is looking to improve their time management skills and optimize their life.”
Silas Jackson 
"Brain by Design helped me see why I wasn’t able to produce the results I wanted and provided simple and effective methods for building stronger habits. Fast forward just a few months and I’m doing things consistently that I’ve never been able to do like waking up at 5:00 AM, exercising 5 days a week and taking important time each day for meditation and improving my mindset. It’s been life-changing for me.”
Jace Shepherd 
Frequently Asked Questions
When does this course meet?
This course is comprised of 16 on-demand lessons and 8 live sessions. You may start the on-demand portion of the course as soon as you purchase. Live sessions will begin on your chosen cohort start date.
Live sessions meet THURSDAYS at 4 PM PACIFIC TIME on Zoom.
Live sessions are 90 minutes each.
How many hours per week should I plan to spend on the course?
You should plan to spend about 5 hours per week on the course. It’s about 4 hours of sessions (2 on-demand sessions, 75 minutes each, and one live session, 90 minutes) plus about 1 hour of exercises and reflections. But the amount of time you spend on the exercises and reflections is really up to you.
What if I have to miss a live session?
That’s no problem at all—we record each live session for this very purpose. If you have a conflict that week, you can easily make it up by watching the recording.
Do you offer one-on-one coaching?
Yes! The Brain Science Advantage is the first step on your journey of applying brain science to your personal development goals. This course is the fastest way to master a wide array of science-based tools, which is why we strongly encourage you to take the course before working with a coach. But whenever you’re ready, our Brain Science Certified Coaches can help you take it to the next level!
For more information, click here.
Will I have lifetime access to the course?
Yes. You can access both the on-demand sessions and the live sessions (once they are recorded and uploaded) at any time.
We administer our courses through a software called Teachable. You will have a login that allows you to lifetime access to course materials.
Is the reading required?
No. The reading lists we provide are supplementary. The books we recommend are there as a resource for you to dig deeper into the science, whenever a topic is particularly interesting to you.
We’ve also taken great pains to narrow down the readings to only the most essential chapters and pages. That way, you have all the latest neuroscience at your fingertips in an easy-to-digest format.
Finally, there are usually 10 books that James has read for every 1 that he recommends. So rest assured that you’re getting the best of the best.
Do you cap the number of people in a cohort?
Yes, we do. We limit the size of each cohort in order to maintain the quality of the experience for our students. If you are interested in a particular cohort (see dates above) then please register immediately to reserve your spot. Our cohorts fill up fast!
Tell me more about your 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We back up everything we do. We’re serious about you having an amazing experience with Brain by Design. If you’re unsatisfied for any reason, let us know, and we’ll issue you a full refund.
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