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Mindset drives momentum
Big impact comes from how you think and plan.
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 - See you on Wednesday!
Cheers,
The Smarter Brain Team
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
The Choices That Shape Us
Public health researcher, Raphael Cuomo, on daily influence.
“The terrain in which cancer grows is shaped by everyday behavior.”
The Power of Practice
Author and habits advocate, Justin Whitmel Earley, on the quiet power of routine.
“Ordinary habits shape the soul in the most extraordinary ways.”
Measure What Matters
Systems thinker, A.S. Basahal, on sustainable progress.
“Don’t measure your progress against your goals - measure it against your commitment to the system you’ve created to continually press forward.”
Your Tool for More Effective Journaling
This set of prompt cards by The School of Life directs us to some of the most fruitful topics for reflection and self-exploration. Use them as you journal to find inspiration and encouragement. Here are some of our examples of their prompts:
Write a letter you want to - but never will - send.
Who I want to be this time next year.
The people I most love in the world - and why they matter so much.
The things I really, really care about.
List the ways in which you’re a little bit unusual (we all are). At the end, reflect on how that might not matter so much.
Productivity Tools and Resources
The Best AI Productivity Tools in 2025
AI isn’t just for big tech - it’s your new productivity partner. Explore the top AI tools that are changing the way we work.
Self-Improvement: 45 Tips, Goals, and Ideas for Self-Growth
A practical guide packed with bite-sized advice for long-term improvement. Browse this comprehensive list to find ideas that fit your personal growth goals.
What We're Reading
Zen Habits Newsletter - Explore how mindful daily choices quietly shape your life, embrace the power of simple, intentional routines, and cultivate sustainable progress through patience and persistence. Each issue offers gentle guidance and practical wisdom to help you live with more ease, focus, and lasting growth.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: Crows remember human faces - and if you’re mean to one, it will not only remember you for years, but may also tell other crows to watch out for you. They basically have a bird version of social networking. (Source)
Science: Estimates suggest there are 1,000,000 stars for every grain of sand on Earth. That’s over 1 septillion stars (a 1 followed by 24 zeroes). The universe is mind-blowingly vast. (Source)
Have a productive rest of your week,
The Smarter Brain Team
Resource Spotlight
Mental Loops, Humility Triggers, Action Frameworks
Monthly dispatches uncover why high-performers get trapped in overthinking, spotlight visual mental models, and offer science-backed strategies to break analysis paralysis. Designed for thinkers, builders, and change-makers who want to turn deep insight into bold, adaptive action - without drowning in self-doubt or academic complexity.
Emotional Tools, Inner Work, Practical Healing
Monthly dispatches unpack real‑life emotional patterns, visual frameworks for inner child work, and practical self-healing strategies - equipping coaches, creators, and caregivers to translate psychological insights into daily rituals, boundary-setting tools, and healthier relational habits without therapy-speak.
Mindset Shifts, Strategic Frameworks, Real Impact
Monthly dispatches distill timeless leadership mindsets, visual models, and high-leverage practices - arming founders, creatives, and changemakers to reframe constraints, extend time horizons, and channel imagination into tangible results without MBA-speak.
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