The Power of Purpose on Performance, Habit Creation Hacks, How Troubles Breed Triumphs

The Power of Purpose on Performance, Habit Creation Hacks, How Troubles Breed Triumphs

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3 Ideas For Better Habits

1

The Power of Purpose on Performance

Expert on sustainable excellence, Brad Stulburg, on harnessing purpose-driven motivation to direct our actions.

"Purpose fosters motivation; motivation lets us endure a greater perception of effort; and enduring a greater perception of effort often results in better performance."

Source: ​Peak Performance: Elevate Your Game, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive with the New Science of Success​ ​

2

A Healthy Balance of Work and Play is a Necessity to Thrive

Decorated military veteran and philanthropist, Steve Maraboli, on finding meaning within difficult situations.

"I am so grateful for my troubles. As I reflect back on my life, I have come to realize that my greatest triumphs have been born of my greatest troubles."

Source: ​Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience​ ​ ​

3

Silence Creates Alignment

Ex-Monk, Jay Shetty, on the results that come from tuning out the noise.

"When we tune out the opinions, expectations, and obligations of the world around us, we begin to hear ourselves."

Source: ​Think Like a Monk: Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day​

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Brain Food

Today I Learned: Argentina’s national soccer team brought 1,100 pounds of yerba mate — a strong and often bitter drink brewed from the leaves of a plant native to South America — to Qatar for the World Cup. (​Source​)

Science: Researchers have combined low-power chip design, machine learning algorithms, and soft implantable electrodes to produce a neural interface that can identify and suppress symptoms of various neurological disorders. (​Source​)

Have a productive week ahead, The Smarter Brain Team

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