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The Smarter Brain Team
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
The Power of Patience
Finance expert and author, Morgan Housel, on the long-term benefits of compounding.
“Compounding works best when you can give a plan years or decades to grow. This is true for not only savings but careers and relationships. Endurance is key. And when you consider our tendency to change who we are over time, balance at every point in your life becomes a strategy to avoid future regret and encourage endurance.”
Source: The Psychology of Money
The Journey to Greater Wisdom
Cultural commentator, David Brooks, on refining our consciousness through life’s experiences.
“The greatest thing a person does is to take the lessons of life, the hard knocks of life, the surprises of life, and the mundane realities of life and refine their own consciousness so that they can gradually come to see the world with more understanding, more wisdom, more humanity, and more grace.”
The Problem with Prioritizing Charm
Thought leader and introversion expert, Susan Cain, on the pitfalls of valuing presentation over substance.
“I worry that there are people who are put in positions of authority because they're good talkers, but they don't have good ideas. It's so easy to confuse schmoozing ability with talent. Someone seems like a good presenter, easy to get along with, and those traits are rewarded. Well, why is that? They're valuable traits, but we put too much of a premium on presenting and not enough on substance and critical thinking.”
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Productivity Tools and Resources
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What We're Reading
MoneyWise publishes high-quality articles that provide tips and insights into getting the best mortgage rates, savings, investing, and navigating money spending.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: Sweden has a ski-through McDonald's. (Source)
Science: Interactions with friends and family may keep us healthy because they boost our immune system and reduce our risk of diseases such as heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes, new research suggests. (Source)
Have a productive rest of your week,
The Smarter Brain Team
Resource Spotlight
How Social Media Influences Your Spending Habits
We scroll, we swipe, we tap—our thumbs navigate countless posts without a second thought. Yet those polished images and clever ads do more than entertain. Subtle marketing tactics, influencer endorsements, and targeted placements can nudge us into buying more than we realize.
By understanding how social media quietly guides our spending, we can better protect our finances and make more conscious decisions online.
Corporates Work 40h in a Week, Bots Work 168
Discover how AI’s 24/7 availability is transforming corporate structures and challenging the traditional 9-to-5 model. Learn why flexibility and constant coverage may give startups and tech-savvy agencies a major edge.
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