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Your input is your output: How to optimize what you consume
Mario Peshev
August 27, 2024
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3 Ideas For Better Habits
The Power of Cultivating Life's Garden
Holocaust survivor and author, Eddie Jaku, on the rewards of effort.
"A field is empty, but if you put in the effort to grow something then you will have a garden. And that’s life. Give something, something will come back. Give nothing, nothing will come back. To grow a flower is a miracle: it means you can grow more. Remember that a flower is not just a flower, it is the start of a whole garden."
Activist and author, Caroline Criado Perez, on recognizing unseen needs.
"It's not always easy to convince someone a need exists, if they don't have that need themselves."
Researcher and author, Emily Nagoski, on why rest is essential beyond productivity.
"It’s true that rest makes us more productive, ultimately, and if that’s an argument that helps you persuade your boss to give you more flexibility, awesome. But we think rest matters not because it makes you more productive, but because it makes you happier and healthier, less grumpy, and more creative. We think rest matters because you matter. You are not here to be ‘productive.’ You are here to be you, to engage with your Something Larger, to move through the world with confidence and joy. And to do that, you require rest."
Productivity Tools and Resources
Your input is your output: How to optimize what you consume
What you consume daily directly impacts your productivity and well-being. Learn the importance of mindful input—whether it’s food, entertainment, or knowledge.
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Have a productive week ahead, The Smarter Brain Team
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