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Leadership is Service, Unlocking The World Through Reading, & How Awareness Can Keep You on Track

Leadership is Service, Unlocking The World Through Reading, & How Awareness Can Keep You on Track

Mario Peshev
December 31, 2022

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

Happy reading and happy new year - See you on Wednesday!

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Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins

3 Ideas For Better Habits

To Lead is to Be of Service to Others

CEO Sheri Drew on leadership as an act of service to others.

“True leaders understand that leadership is not about them but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.”

Source: Saying It Like It Is  2

Reading is the Master Key to Unlock the World

British Philosopher A.C. Grayling on the importance of reading.

"To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries."

Source: A.C. Grayling

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Careful Consideration Will Steer You In The Right Direction

2008 MacArthur Genius Grant Winner, David Foster Wallace on staying the course to avoid misdirections.

“Be on guard. The road widens, and many of the detours are seductive.”

Source: Infinite Jest

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Have a productive week and a restful holiday season,

The Smarter Brain Team

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