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Challenge Your Thinking, Time Management, The Power of Reframing
Mario Peshev
May 20, 2023
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Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins
3 Ideas For Better Habits
1
Embrace Humility
Former rocket scientist turned professor, Ozan Varol, on challenging our own thinking.
"In the end, if we don’t prove ourselves wrong, others will do it for us. If we pretend to have all the answers, our cover will eventually be blown. If we don’t recognize the flaws in our own thinking, those flaws will come to haunt us."
Source: Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life
2
The Distractibility of the Human Brain
Productivity expert and founder of Forte Labs, Tiago Forte, on the constantly evolving nature of time management.
"When it comes to our personal knowledge, there is no such assigned spot. We are organizing for actionability, and “what’s actionable” is always changing. Sometimes we can receive one text message or email and the entire landscape of our day changes."
Source: Building a Second Brain
3
Reframing Setbacks
Resilience expert, Lorii Myers, on hidden opportunities.
"Sometimes not getting what you want is a brilliant stroke of luck."
Source: Make It Happen, A Healthy, Competitive Approach to Achieving Personal Success
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Brain Food
Today I Learned: Tank tops were first popularized in modern Western fashion during the early 20th century as part of bathing suits for both genders. The name may come from “tank suits,” as swimming pools were often called tanks in England. (Source)
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Have a productive week ahead,
The Smarter Brain Team
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