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Limitless: Live Better Now Episode 101 - "Brain Power"

Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When he is invited to join Ed Sheeran onstage at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument and conquer his nerves to perform in front of 70,000 fans. It’s a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits.

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  • Chris turns to the performers of Cirque de Soleil to find out how to accelerate his learning. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Chris turns to the performers of Cirque de Soleil to find out how to accelerate his learning. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth drums during the Ed Sheeran concert in Bucharest. (credit: NationalGeographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris Hemsworth, left, talks with Ben Gordon during a walkthrough before his concert appearance drumming for Ed Sheeran. (credit: National Geographic/EvanPaterakis)

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    Chris Hemsworth, left, talks with Ben Gordon during a walkthrough before his concert appearance drumming for Ed Sheeran. (credit: National Geographic/EvanPaterakis)

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  • Chris turns to the performers of Cirque de Soleil to find out how to accelerate his learning. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Chris turns to the performers of Cirque de Soleil to find out how to accelerate his learning. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Global superstar Chris Hemsworth joins his friend, GRAMMY Award®-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, performing the song "Thinking Out Loud"in front of approximately 60,000 fans in Bucharest, Romania on August 24, 2024.(National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Global superstar Chris Hemsworth joins his friend, GRAMMY Award®-winning singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, performing the song "Thinking Out Loud"in front of approximately 60,000 fans in Bucharest, Romania on August 24, 2024.(National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Chris turns to the performers of Cirque de Soleil to find out how to accelerate his learning. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Chris turns to the performers of Cirque de Soleil to find out how to accelerate his learning. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits.  Chris, center, and Ed, right, meet before the concert with Chris' drum coach Ben Gordon (of rock band Parkway Drive), left. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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    Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits.  Chris, center, and Ed, right, meet before the concert with Chris' drum coach Ben Gordon (of rock band Parkway Drive), left. (credit: National Geographic/Evan Paterakis)

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  • Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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    Inspired by the benefits of learning a new skill, which aids memory and cognitive function, Chris Hemsworth takes up drumming. When Ed Sheeran invites him to perform at a stadium concert, Chris has just months to master the instrument, conquer his nerves, and perform in front of 70,000 fans. It's a challenge that pushes him beyond his limits. (credit: National Geographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Chris Hemsworth works with cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar as he discovers that learning new skills is the key to boosting brain health, enhancing memory, focus and protecting against age-related cognitive decline. (credit: NationalGeographic/Laura Radford)

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    Chris Hemsworth works with cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar as he discovers that learning new skills is the key to boosting brain health, enhancing memory, focus and protecting against age-related cognitive decline. (credit: NationalGeographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Chris Hemsworth works with cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar as he discovers that learning new skills is the key to boosting brain health, enhancing memory, focus and protecting against age-related cognitive decline. (credit: NationalGeographic/Laura Radford)

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    Chris Hemsworth works with cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar as he discovers that learning new skills is the key to boosting brain health, enhancing memory, focus and protecting against age-related cognitive decline. (credit: NationalGeographic/Laura Radford)

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  • Chris Hemsworth works with cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar as he discovers that learning new skills is the key to boosting brain health, enhancing memory, focus and protecting against age-related cognitive decline. (credit: NationalGeographic/Laura Radford)

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    Chris Hemsworth works with cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar as he discovers that learning new skills is the key to boosting brain health, enhancing memory, focus and protecting against age-related cognitive decline. (credit: NationalGeographic/Laura Radford)

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