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How attention shapes who we become
Mario Peshev
September 11, 2024
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
The Power of Attention
Pastor and author, John Mark Comer, on how attention shapes who we become.
"Because what you give your attention to is the person you become. Put another way: the mind is the portal to the soul, and what you fill your mind with will shape the trajectory of your character. In the end, your life is no more than the sum of what you gave your attention to."
Source: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World Breaking Conventional Boundaries
Biographer, Walter Isaacson, on Elon Musk’s approach to innovation.
"The only rules are the ones dictated by the laws of physics. Everything else is a recommendation."
Neuroscientist and author, Daniel Z. Lieberman, on balancing ambition and contentment.
"I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day."
Source: The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race
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Have a productive week ahead, The Smarter Brain Team
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