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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 Challenge of Inspiring Goodness TED curator and author, Chris J. Anderson, on making kindness contagious. "Threats, outrage, and disgust are compelling. Earnest goodness, alas, is boring. What to do? How about making goodness the very opposite of boring? Let’s be generous in a way that gives people goosebumps, in a way that inspires them to share stories and act in kind." Source: Infectious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading Bestselling author, Malcolm Gladwell, on impactful communication. "There is a simple way to package information that, under the right circumstances, can make it irresistible. All you have to do is find it." Source: The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference Nobel laureate in Economics, Richard H. Thaler, on learning essentials. "Psychologists tell us that in order to learn from experience, two ingredients are necessary: frequent practice and immediate feedback." Source: Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics Productivity Tools and Resources Six easy ways to unwind after a stressful workday Learn six practical tips to help you decompress, from setting boundaries with work notifications to engaging your senses through simple rituals. Fully enjoy your downtime and reclaim your evenings. The simple mindset shift for lifelong learning Consider a mindset shift from sticking to familiar routines to seeking insights from others' experiences. By asking "What's working for you?" we open ourselves up to new perspectives and growth, fostering a spirit of continuous learning at any stage of life. What We're Reading Investing Accelerator is a startup focusing on helping people retire predictably. Brain Food Today I Learned: Cardinals and several other bird species sometimes cover themselves in ants to fight off parasites, a behavior known as "anting." (Source) Science: Metabolic syndrome increases many Americans' risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. A new clinical trial finds that 3 months of time-restricted eating improved patients' blood sugar regulation and metabolic function, which could help ward off serious and chronic diseases. (Source) CLASSIFIEDS The Daily Trade The Daily Trade delivers bite-sized, actionable summaries of the latest stock market trends, key financial news, and expert insights—all in one convenient email. (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.
The power of thinking without thinking 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 next week! Cheers, The Smarter Brain Team Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Foundation of Quality Sleep Physician and longevity expert, Peter Attia MD, on the habits that support restful sleep. “The overarching point here is that a good night of sleep may...
How to unlock the secret language of connection 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 next week! Cheers, The Smarter Brain Team Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Key to Thoughtful Communication Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Charles Duhigg, on intentional dialogue. “The most effective communicators pause before they speak and ask...
TOGETHER WITH Learn this skill if you want to stay relevant in 10 years 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 next week! Cheers, The Smarter Brain Team Estimated Reading Time: 2 mins 3 Ideas For Better Habits The Lens Through Which We See Others Cultural commentator, David Brooks, on the power of perspective. “A person who is looking for beauty is likely to...