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The Fastest Way to Lose Money, The Root of Unhappiness, Secret to Great Leadership
Mario Peshev
May 07, 2022
Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins
3 Ideas For Better Habits
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Lack of Courage Creates Unhappiness
Psychologist Ichiro Kishimi on the root of unhappiness:
“The courage to be happy also includes the courage to be disliked. When you have gained that courage, your interpersonal relationships will all at once change into things of lightness.” Source: The Courage to Be Disliked: How to Free Yourself, Change your Life and Achieve Real Happiness 2
Showing Off Is The Fastest Way to Lose Your Money
Morgan Housel, partner at The Collaborative Fund, on the fastest way to lose money:
"Spending money to show people how much money you have is the fastest way to have less money."
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Lead by Showing What to do, Not How to Do It
Nike founder Phil Knight on the secret to great leadership:
“Don't tell people how to do things, tell them what to do and let them surprise you with their results.”
Source: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike (Original quote by Lt. Gen. George S. Patton, Jr.)
Productivity Tools and Resources
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The Beginner's Guide on How to Improve Your Focus and Concentration.
"The best strategies based on several years of research into proven, cutting-edge science and the habits of high-achievers, that will help you to stay focused and eliminate distractions." (Source)
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Transform Your New Tab Page Into a Focused and Inspiring Dashboard.
Momentum is a free chrome extension that helps you to create new tabs that calm your mind and increase your focus.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: 60% of people can’t get through a ten-minute conversation without lying. (Source)
Have a productive week,
The Smarter Brain Team
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