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Vivienne Keytel
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Smarter Not Harder

"Dave has well and truly provided a goldmine of information in this fabulous quest!"

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Vivienne discovered the science behind health hacks they'd tried haphazardly before. Through Dave's quest, they gained clear understanding of practices like vagus nerve toning and cold therapy, learning it's never too late to improve cognitive function and energy with small, imperfect shifts.

Before this quest, there were many hacks that I knew of and had implemented (probably haphazardly) and broadly speaking there were hacks that I had heard about. However, I had never understood all the details, the science or the why’s.

So, what I really love about ‘Smarter not Harder’ is the amount of information which Dave shares in a way that is succinct and easily understood and implemented.

One example is that I Already knew about the vagus nerve but I had never really thought about “strengthening and toning” it - outside of meditation!

Another example: I had heard about heat therapy especially cold (showers and ice baths) but the ‘why’ had never been as clear as this! And the impact on our cell biology is SO interesting for me. Just love it!

I also appreciate the attitude and reminder that it is never too late to work on and improve cognitive functioning! And this is the “sphere” I chose in the warm ups. (+ more energy).

What I love is that we are reminded that we are NOT aiming to be perfect, just aiming to SHIFT and feel better and more energetic.

Also appreciate the attitude that not is never too late to work on and improve cognitive functioning! And this is the “sphere” I chose in the warm ups. (+ more energy).

Dave has well and truly provided a goldmine of information in this fabulous quest!

“Keep improving, consciously choose the body, mind and spirit that YOU want, over and over again”. - YES!


Vivienne Keytel

Transformation Coach

Johannesburg, South Africa

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Spiritual Awakening
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Written 17 March 2020 From our original stories site

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