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Welcome to The Smarter Brain, a curation of thought-provoking ideas and actionable reads to help you build better habits and become more productive.

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3 Ideas for Better Habits

Consistency Is Your Superpower

Leadership strategist, Felecia Etienne, on the power of daily discipline.

“Small choices, big results. Focus on the small habits you do consistently for a lasting impact on your life!”

What Money Can’t Buy

Author and motivational thinker, Og Mandino, on true wealth.

“It's good to have money and the things that money can buy, but it's good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure you haven't lost the things that money can't buy.”

Relentless Commitment Pays Off

Motivational speaker, Bob Boylan, on relentless commitment.

“Give 110% in everything you do ALWAYS.”

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Productivity Tools and Resources

10 Simple Self-Improvement Strategies for a Better Life

Sometimes the basics are the most powerful. Use these straightforward techniques to level up your habits, mindset, and lifestyle.

Grammarly Secures $1 Billion to Build AI Productivity Platform

Grammarly is evolving beyond grammar. Explore how this tech giant is creating a next-gen AI platform to supercharge productivity.

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Brain Food

Today I Learned: Ada Lovelace, in the 1840s, wrote what is considered the first algorithm intended for a machine. This was a century before modern computers existed. (Source)

Science: Using acoustic levitation, scientists can make small objects float in mid-air using only sound waves. No strings, no magnets - just carefully tuned sound pressure. (Source)

Have a productive rest of your week,

The Smarter Brain Team

Resource Spotlight

Practical Habits, Mindset Frameworks, Lasting Results

Monthly dispatches decode real-world routines, mindset shifts, and success frameworks - arming ambitious professionals with clear, jargon-free insights to build discipline, redefine wealth, and commit to meaningful change.

Whether you're a founder, operator, or creative, turn daily habits into high-impact rituals and long-term growth - no fluff, just real results.

Actionable Insights, Practical Frameworks, Behavior-Driven Growth

Monthly dispatches deliver distilled wisdom from behavioral science, practical frameworks, and real-world lessons, empowering designers, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to craft impactful habits, smart decisions, and scalable change - all without the jargon.

Turn Reflection into Routine

A thoughtful deep dive unpacking William James’s timeless insights on habit - revealing how small, consistent actions become the foundation of character and change. This piece distills psychological wisdom into practical guidance for anyone looking to build better daily routines and transform intention into effortless momentum.

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