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The paradox of modern living
Mario Peshev
September 18, 2024
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
The Cost of Comfort
Natural historian and broadcaster, David Attenborough, on the paradox of modern living.
"We live our comfortable lives in the shadow of a disaster of our own making. That disaster is being brought about by the very things that allow us to live our comfortable lives."
Source: A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future The Foundation of Well-being
Author and journalist, James Nestor, on the vital importance of breath.
"The missing pillar in health is breath. It all starts there."
Author and memoirist, Katherine May, on embracing the ebb and flow of life’s seasons.
"Life meanders like a path through the woods. We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us, revealing our bare bones. Given time, they grow again."
Productivity Tools and Resources
How to predict the next stock market boom or crash
Predicting the next stock market boom or crash may seem daunting, but this article breaks down strategies to help you better anticipate market trends. By understanding market cycles, monitoring key economic indicators, staying informed, and diversifying your investments, you can make smarter decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
The benefits of deep acting: Why feeling your emotions at work matters
New research suggests that “deep acting”—genuinely adjusting your emotions to match a desired state—is more effective than simply faking it at work. Deep acting can reduce fatigue, improve workplace relationships, and enhance performance. Unlike surface acting, which can lead to burnout and inauthenticity, deep acting offers benefits like better trust and goal achievement.
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Brain Food
Today I Learned: A cat nicknamed "Unsinkable Sam" survived the sinking of three separate ships during WW2. (Source)
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