[Part 1] 9 Science-based Life Hacks to Improve your English Learning Potential in 2026 🧠 [970]

The podcast episode focuses on strategies for improving English learning potential, particularly at the start of the new year. It emphasizes the importance of forming healthy habits, rather than specific learning methods. Luke introduces "nine science-based life hacks" to enhance learning, starting with the advice to begin each day with water instead of coffee, citing research on how even mild dehydration impairs cognitive functions critical for language acquisition. He also introduces the "1% rule," advocating for small, consistent improvements over time, drawing parallels to Olympic cycling coach Dave Brailsford's strategy of marginal gains. The episode underscores that small, manageable changes are more sustainable and lead to significant results, encouraging listeners to focus on establishing routines rather than immediate outcomes.