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3 Ideas For Better Habits

Embracing Authenticity Over Approval

Research professor, BrenΓ© Brown, on the power of vulnerability.

"Nothing has transformed my life more than realizing that it’s a waste of time to evaluate my worthiness by weighing the reaction of the people in the stands."

Source: ​​Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead​​​
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The Insatiable Ego

News anchor and author, Dan Harris, on the nature of the ego.

"The ego is never satisfied. No matter how much stuff we buy, no matter how many arguments we win or delicious meals we consume, the ego never feels complete."

Source: ​​10% Happier​​​
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Mastering the Mind

Author, Elizabeth Gilbert, on the power of thought selection.

"You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so bad, work on the mind. That's the only thing you should be trying to control.”"

Source: ​​Eat, Pray, Love​​​

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Productivity Tools and Resources

Feeling stuck? Break through with these 3 practical steps

If you're feeling stuck, stalled, or frustrated in your business, it's time to take action. Abi Levine shares three practical steps to help you break through your upper limits and achieve massive progress.

9 tips to improve your focus and productivity

Struggling with distractions and reduced productivity? Discover 9 practical tips to enhance your focus and get more done. From priming your environment to setting timers and taking breaks, these strategies can help you stay on track and improve your work quality.

What We're Reading

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Brain Food

Today I Learned: Spinosaurus may have been up to 50 feet long, making it one of the largest known carnivorous dinosaurs. (​Source​)

Science: Scientists have shown that problems regulating emotions -- which can manifest as depression, anxiety and explosive outbursts -- may be a core symptom of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). (​Source​)

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​The Smarter Brain Team

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