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When ideas outlive their usefulness
Unlearning isn’t failure - it’s an upgrade. Rethink your default settings.
Mario Peshev
April 30, 2025
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
Unlearn to Stay Ahead
Organizational psychologist, Adam M. Grant, on rethinking and unlearning.
“Yet in a turbulent world, there’s another set of cognitive skills that might matter more: the ability to rethink and unlearn.”
Money’s Double Edge
Entrepreneur & investor, Robert T. Kiyosaki, on wealth’s paradox.
“The love of money is the root of all evil, but the lack of money is the root of all evil.”
Source: Rich Dad Poor Dad
Thresholds Trigger Transformation
Journalist & author, Malcolm Gladwell, on social change.
“The tipping point is that magic moment when an idea, trend, or social behavior crosses a threshold, tips, and spreads like wildfire.”
The Confidence Workbook
The Confidence Workbook is a book with an explicit and practical purpose: to take us through some exercises that will help us rediscover the confidence we all already have inside us but have neglected for too long out of habit, fear or misplaced modesty.
Productivity Tools and Resources
Capture Every Word with Automatic Transcription
Otter.ai helps you transcribe meetings, interviews, and lectures in real time, ensuring that you never miss a critical point during important conversations.
5 Productivity Hacks To Work Smarter
From tool optimization to focused work blocks, these five practical habits can streamline your workflow without burnout. Explore how routines like workspace decluttering and goal clarity drive real results in this quick guide to getting more done with less effort.
What We're Reading
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Have a productive rest of your week,
The Smarter Brain Team
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