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How attention shapes who we become
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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! Cheers, Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Power of Attention Pastor and author, John Mark Comer, on how attention shapes who we become. "Because what you give your attention to is the person you become. Put another way: the mind is the portal to the soul, and what you fill your mind with will shape the trajectory of your character. In the end, your life is no more than the sum of what you gave your attention to." Source: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: How to Stay Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in the Chaos of the Modern World Biographer, Walter Isaacson, on Elon Musk’s approach to innovation. "The only rules are the ones dictated by the laws of physics. Everything else is a recommendation." Source: Elon Musk Neuroscientist and author, Daniel Z. Lieberman, on balancing ambition and contentment. "I arise in the morning torn between a desire to improve the world and a desire to enjoy the world. This makes it hard to plan the day." Source: The Molecule of More: How a Single Chemical in Your Brain Drives Love, Sex, and Creativity—and Will Determine the Fate of the Human Race Productivity Tools and Resources 9 Weird Ways To Get Rich Looking for some unconventional ways to build wealth? Learn nine surprisingly effective strategies, from flipping depreciated equipment to leveraging geographic arbitrage. Each tip offers a fresh perspective on how to spot unique opportunities that others might overlook. How to use emotional intelligence to close more deals Developing emotional intelligence (EQ) is key to boosting your sales success. This article explores how understanding and managing emotions—both yours and your prospects'—can help you close more deals with ease. What We're Reading Boring Business Nerd is a business news, but make it fun. A newsletter about business, tech, markets, and more—all in a 3-minute read. Brain Food Today I Learned: The U.S. spends more money per person on healthcare than any other developed country. (Source) Science: They're the little digital tools you can download in a few seconds, but despite their literal size, health and fitness apps pack a real punch when it comes to getting results, say researchers. (Source) CLASSIFIEDS Free AI Mastery Newsletter Master AI at work from a Google AI Leader. Accelerate your career with simple, practical tips in 3 minutes a week. Designed specifically for leaders in Big Tech. Join the newsletter designed specifically to help those in big tech. Dive into books — and their wisdom. In a fraction of the time. Every week, you’ll receive a deep dive into a top-rated book, its guiding principles and actionable insights — delivered straight to your inbox. From personal growth to understanding human behaviour, become the best version of yourself, one book at a time. Sign up and become a happier, more informed you 📙 (Everything in the section above is an ad, book yours here) Partner with The Smarter Brain and reach 12,000 professionals' inboxes. Contact us to learn more. If you enjoy The Smarter Brain, we would really appreciate you spreading the word by sharing the sign up link to a colleague or friend. Thank you! Collaborate with The Smarter Brain Do the Survey | Contact | Advertise |
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The Smarter Brain is a newsletter that helps you cut through the noise on the web and save valuable time, so you can can focus on getting things done. Delivered twice a week, you’ll get bite-sized ideas and recommended tools to build better habits, improve your productivity and get smarter in less than 3 minutes.
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 Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Hidden Cost of Consuming News Author and researcher, Michael Easter, on the mental health impact of media consumption. "And this affects us. Consider, immediately after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings, researchers...
TOGETHER WITH 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 Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits Redefining Productivity Artist and author, Jenny Odell, on the overlooked value of maintenance and care. "Our very idea of productivity is premised on the idea of producing something new, whereas we do not...
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! Cheers, The Smarter Brain Team Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Cost of Comfort Natural historian and broadcaster, David Attenborough, on the paradox of modern living. "We live our comfortable lives in the shadow of a disaster of our own making. That disaster is being brought about by...