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The paradox of modern living
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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 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 the very things that allow us to live our comfortable lives." Source: A Life on Our Planet: My Witness Statement and a Vision for the Future Author and journalist, James Nestor, on the vital importance of breath. "The missing pillar in health is breath. It all starts there." Source: Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art Author and memoirist, Katherine May, on embracing the ebb and flow of life’s seasons. "Life meanders like a path through the woods. We have seasons when we flourish and seasons when the leaves fall from us, revealing our bare bones. Given time, they grow again." Source: Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times Productivity Tools and Resources How to predict the next stock market boom or crash Predicting the next stock market boom or crash may seem daunting, but this article breaks down strategies to help you better anticipate market trends. By understanding market cycles, monitoring key economic indicators, staying informed, and diversifying your investments, you can make smarter decisions and avoid common pitfalls. The benefits of deep acting: Why feeling your emotions at work matters New research suggests that “deep acting”—genuinely adjusting your emotions to match a desired state—is more effective than simply faking it at work. Deep acting can reduce fatigue, improve workplace relationships, and enhance performance. Unlike surface acting, which can lead to burnout and inauthenticity, deep acting offers benefits like better trust and goal achievement. What We're Reading TLDR Newsletter is the free daily newsletter with links and TLDRs of the most interesting stories in startups, tech, and programming. Brain Food Today I Learned: A cat nicknamed "Unsinkable Sam" survived the sinking of three separate ships during WW2. (Source) Science: Forest restoration can benefit humans, boost biodiversity and help tackle climate change simultaneously, new research suggests. (Source) CLASSIFIEDS Front Office Sports The Front Office Sports newsletter covers the influence of sports on business and culture. It has been called a "morning must-read" by its 1M+ subscribers, including executives from nearly every major sports team and league. Unlock actionable insights on the science of productivity The Productivity Blueprint is a free newsletter that breaks down productivity trends, top tools to apply them, as well as the ‘why’ behind the ‘how’. Sent directly to your inbox, every Sunday. (Everything in the section above is an ad, book yours here) Partner with The Smarter Brain and reach 10,000 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 Wednesday! Cheers, The Smarter Brain Team Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits Revolutionizing Health Awareness Biologist and researcher, David A. Sinclair, on the future of health monitoring. "Indeed, we know more about the health of our cars than we know about our own health. That’s farcical. And...