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How to Retain AND Apply What You Read
Mario Peshev
April 20, 2024
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
The Parallels of Pain and Connection
Neuroscientist, Matthew D. Lieberman, on social bonds.
"We intuitively believe social and physical pain are radically different kinds of experiences, yet the way our brains treat them suggests that they are more similar than we imagine."
Source: Social: Why Our Brains Are Wired to Connect
Challenging the Status Quo
Biographer, Ashlee Vance, on Elon Musk’s spirit of innovation.
"If the rules are such that you can’t make progress, then you have to fight the rules."
Source: Elon Musk: Inventing the Future
Understanding ADHD and Relaxation
ADHD advocate, Jessica McCabe, on unique ways to unwind.
"Many people with ADHD feel like they’re ‘bad at relaxing’ because while they’re TRYING to relax, they end up doing something else. What I have learned is that, for us, taking a break from self-regulating IS a break.
Sometimes, letting your brain do what it wants—even if that’s starting a new project—is more restful than asking it to focus on a relaxing activity."
Productivity Tools and Resources
Retain and Apply What You Read
This article teaches readers how to master reading and retain the information. It touches on ideas such as quitting books, levels of reading, how to choose the right books, and how to take notes.
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Have a productive week ahead,
The Smarter Brain Team
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