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Hello and welcome to your weekly dose of actionable things.
Let’s make our minds sharper and our bodies healthier.
But how?
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Enjoy!
“Let it sink…”
It's not enough to simply apply effort; you must work on the right thing. One hour solving the right problem beats ten hours on the wrong one. Spend time thinking about what to focus on.
Pro tip: Set 1-hour timers to surface thoughts in a Google doc and 3-minute timers to write down the next steps.
Productivity Lifehacks
Sometimes I feel I need to start doing it. A Big Boring Task. One of those Urgent-and-Important from the Eisenhauer matrix.
It is required. There is a deadline. And I feel this is the right thing to do right now.
But I haven't caught up with the news…
Also, I don't like the clutter on my desk. There's an urge to clean it up. It impacts my productivity.
The next thing I know, I am reorganizing my drawer...
Did I mention that earlier, before I started, I spent my morning journaling, meditating, and walking to get sunlight into my eyes as soon as possible to kick off my day productively?
I just need a little motivation.
WHAAATTTT? Did I say mo-ti-va-t-i-o-n?
I am terribly sorry. Never ever.
Here is everything we need to know about motivation:
- Hey mentor, how do I motivate myself?
- There is no need to. Stay f**ked up!
If I need to name just one thing about “productivity” - discipline is superior to motivation.
My friend, this is how this newsletter got to your inbox. I had no motivation.
But I had reasons not to write. Plural. Reasons.
You see the result right here.
Apps & Services that got us
I use Shottr every day. This is a free app for capturing screenshots. On steroids. Text recognition works magic. |
A Mac app that goes beyond the built-in color picker. It grabs colors from anywhere on your screen and provides them in different formats. Could be added to the clipboard right away. |
“Another Pomodoro timer?” you’d say. Yeah… But. The team behind went above and beyond. Aesthetic design meets super-power! Free tier available, of course. |
Interesting short reads
Insider secrets from a former tech wizard who once designed apps to keep you glued to your screen. Now, he's flipped the script to teach you how to reclaim your focus and productivity. With practical tips and witty insights.
Why should you read this article? Imagine the intense showdown between two chess legends, Kasparov and Karpov, in a battle of wits that spanned continents. Kasparov transformed his confidence. It's a masterclass with insights that can supercharge your own journey to confidence. Dive in, and learn from the grandmaster himself!
The Not-To-Do List: 9 Habits to Stop Now - 3 min read.
Tips from Tim Ferris himself, one and only. Boost your productivity by cutting out common habits that waste time. "Not-to-do" lists can be more effective than to-do lists. What other no-no’s would you add to the list?
Add this to your shelf
The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable - by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
One of my fav of all time. The book talks about unexpected and rare events that have huge impacts on our lives. These events are called "Black Swans" because they are hard to predict and often only make sense after they happen. The book shows how most people and experts fail to see these events coming and explains why it's important to be ready for surprises.
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