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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 Sunday!
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The Smarter Brain Team
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
Procrastination Steals More Than Time
Motivational psychologist, Piers Steel, on the science of procrastination and human drive.
“The Personal Price of Procrastination WHAT WE MISS, WHAT WE LOSE, AND WHAT WE SUFFER.”
Out-Forecast Your Future Self
Psychologist and procrastination researcher, Timothy A. Pychyl, on the surprising science of why we delay - and how to finally get started.
“Meteorologists seem to be better at forecasting the weather (at least in the short term) than we are at forecasting our own mood in the future.”
Half the Goal, Double the Win
Goal-setting expert, Jon Acuff, on finishing what matters most.
“Cut your goal in half. Choose what you’ll bomb. Make it fun if you want it done.”
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Productivity Tools and Resources
Why Beginnings Create Momentum
Try the ‘Zeigarnik Effect’ the next time you can’t stop procrastinating - starting a task, even briefly - creates “open loops” that pull you back and help you finish what you begin - discover more here.
5 Fool-Proof Ways to End Procrastination Today
Learn five expert - backed strategies - from setting mini goals to visualizing your future self - that effectively reduce delaying habits and boost productivity.
How to Stop Procrastinating?
Perfectionism, task avoidance, irrational delays, and immediate vs. long-term conflict: this guide breaks them down and gives evidence-based fixes.
What We're Reading
Nir and Far Newsletter - Dive into the psychology of behavior, explore how technology shapes our attention, and learn actionable strategies to master focus and build better habits. Each issue blends cutting-edge research with practical insights to help you stay indistractable, make intentional choices, and thrive in a world full of distractions.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: The smell of freshly cut grass is actually a plant distress signal - a chemical compound released when the plant is damaged. (Source)
Science: About 95% of the universe is made of dark matter and dark energy, both invisible and largely mysterious to scientists. (Source)
Have a productive rest of your week,
The Smarter Brain Team
Resource Spotlight
Time Triggers, Focus Anchors, Momentum Systems
Monthly dispatches reveal how productivity pitfalls like procrastination take root, decode motivation through the lens of behavioral science, and share practical systems to outsmart delay and distraction. Built for intentional creators, deep workers, and thoughtful doers ready to move from reaction to traction - without the guilt, guesswork, or hustle hype.
Deep Thoughts, Actionable Wisdom, Focused Growth
Monthly dispatches distill psychological research, behavioral insights, and mental models into clear, bite-sized lessons. Designed for curious minds and lifelong learners, Brain Food helps you turn complex ideas about motivation, focus, and decision-making into practical habits, sharper thinking, and sustainable progress - without jargon or overwhelm.
Emotional Awareness, Behavioral Insights, Practical Change
Regular reflections unpack how emotional patterns drive procrastination, mindset reframes, and actionable strategies - empowering professionals, creatives, and leaders to break identity traps, confront discomfort, and build lasting focus without self-blame or jargon.
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