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Why consistent prep yields those “out-of-the-blue” wins
You don't get lucky without preparation
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 Wednesday!
Cheers,
The Smarter Brain Team
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3 Ideas for Better Habits
Trade Snark for Possibility
Author and human potential advocate, Bryant McGill, on emotional character.
"If you are rude, cynical, habitually sarcastic or pessimistic, your life options are going to be very limited."
The Science of Strategic Luck
Choreographer and creative thinker, Twyla Tharp, on opportunity and openness.
"You don't get lucky without preparation, and there's no sense in being prepared if you're not open to the possibility of a glorious accident."
Defamiliarize to Discover
Philosopher and cultural critic, Friedrich Nietzsche, on perception and self-awareness.
"What is familiar is what we are used to; and what we are used to is most difficult to 'Know' - that is, to see a problem; that is, to see as strange, as distant, as 'outside us.'"
AI-Fuelled Messaging System for Time-Crunched Entrepreneurs
Bad messaging KILLS good products! People pay to solve painful problems - the bigger and more painful the problem, the more someone will pay to solve it. If your solution solves a real problem and people aren’t buying yet… then you haven’t communicated WHY they should WANT it.
Fix your messaging (*without* overhauling your product).
Productivity Tools and Resources
Virtual Co-Working Spaces Brought in to Boost Staff Productivity
UK employees are less engaged, making flexible work arrangements key to retention. Coworking spaces offer adaptable environments that boost productivity, collaboration, and creativity while supporting work-life balance.
What Makes a Positive Difference to the Way That Staff Feel About Work?
Beyond free perks, good managers make the real difference. Gallup reveals 70% of team engagement depends on managers who set expectations, communicate regularly, and support employee growth.
What We're Reading
The Marginalian - Maria Popova's newsletter offers a curated blend of timeless essays, philosophical reflections, and cultural insights, fostering emotional resilience, openness to new ideas, and deep self-awareness. Each edition invites readers to explore the complexities of human experience through a lens of curiosity and empathy.
Brain Food
Today I Learned: As average person sheds approximately 35 kilograms of skin in their lifetime, contributing to indoor dust. (Source)
Science: Some marine animals, like certain jellyfish and fish, can produce their own light through bioluminescence. (Source)
Have a productive rest of your week,
The Smarter Brain Team
Resource Spotlight
Habits That Stick, Change That Lasts
A practical breakdown of habit loops, personal experimentation, and the science behind behavior change-showing how small tweaks in routine can lead to lasting transformation. This guide empowers professionals, creatives, and changemakers to turn resolutions into real habits by leveraging cues, cravings, and conscious rewiring-no hype, no guesswork.
Where Behavior, Identity, and Incremental Change Intersect
Comprehensive guides distill behavioral psychology, identity formation, and habit science into actionable strategies, challenging prevailing notions of self-discipline and motivation. These insights invite readers to explore the interplay between daily routines and long-term goals, fostering a community that values continuous improvement through evidence-based practices.
Neuroscience of Habit Formation
Comprehensive explorations of neuroscience and habit formation unravel the biological forces shaping our daily behaviors, highlighting how internal resistance and brain chemistry influence success and failure. By integrating cutting-edge science with practical tools, these insights challenge traditional views on willpower and motivation, encouraging readers to align their routines with natural brain rhythms. This approach fosters deeper self-awareness and emotional resilience, empowering a community committed to intentional, sustainable change grounded in evidence-based strategies.
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