How many times have you sat down to learn something new, only to find yourself mindlessly scrolling social media 10 minutes later? Constant distraction and maintaining concentration can feel like an uphill battle. But it doesn’t have to be this way. The 20-5-5 method is a simple approach to learning. By breaking your study sessions… Mehr lesen "The 20-5-5 method for focused learning
Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.(Margaret Cousins) Gratitude is one of those fantastic, magical pills you should take a few times each week. Research shows that gratitude is crucial to your well-being. Gratitude helps us get through hard times, improves… Mehr lesen "Gratitude: It’s a beautiful day, but I am blind
If you are not making mistakes, you’re not learning anything new. When was the last time you made a mistake? I’ve made a lot of mistakes trying to figure things out. It can be frustrating and embarrassing, but I know my mistakes are important contributions to my learning. I’ve learned not to fret about it… Mehr lesen "Learning through mistakes: From Einstein to Edison
The river flows, a winding pathFrom mountain peak to ocean vastCarving canyons, shaping stoneSeeking, always, the unknown Daring leaps off jagged cliffsMist rising as the water shiftsChurning currents, froth and roarRolling boulders, grinding shore Peaceful stretches, languid plainsLazy loops with gentle refrainsSunbeams dance on ripples brightHerons wade in the sparkling light Forests green the mossy… Mehr lesen "The river
As a kid, I dreamed of all the spectacular things that would make me happy when I grew up. But the older I get, the more sharply I see it: The good life isn’t found on glossy bucket lists or distant horizons. It’s hidden in plain sight, scattered like pennies throughout the moments of our… Mehr lesen "50 moments of joy that money can’t buy
I discovered the October Method by accident last year. My calendar showed three months left until New Year’s, and a strange mix of panic and hope washed over me. I’d spent nine months making the same mistakes, following the same dead-end routines, and telling myself, “I’ll start tomorrow.” But that evening, staring at those final… Mehr lesen "The October Assess Method
Last month, Morning Brew hit 4 million subscribers – a milestone that started with just two college students sending news roundups to their classmates. What makes some newsletters grow exponentially while others struggle to maintain open rates? To answer this, we interviewed 25 successful newsletter creators with combined subscriber bases of over 10 million readers.… Mehr lesen "15 key takeaways for newsletter success from industry experts
Es ist leicht, sich von den neuesten Apps, Tools und Methoden einfangen zu lassen, die versprechen, unser Leben zu verändern. Wir werden mit Botschaften bombardiert, wie wir unsere Zeit optimieren, unseren Output maximieren und jeden noch so kleinen Tropfen Effizienz aus unseren Tagen herausquetschen können. Doch bei all dem Lärm vergessen wir oft das grundlegendste und effektivste Werkzeug, das... Mehr lesen "Die Macht eines Stifts und einer einfachen To-Do-Liste
Dein Gehirn ist kein Computer. Es kann nicht mühelos und ohne Umschaltkosten zwischen den Aufgaben hin- und herspringen. Jedes Mal, wenn du dich auf eine neue Aufgabe konzentrierst, geht ein kleiner Teil deiner kognitiven Leistung verloren. Aber in der modernen Arbeitswelt gibt es viele Anreize, die dich dazu bringen, es trotzdem zu tun. Bis dieses mulmige Gefühl... Mehr lesen "Minimiere deinen Kontextwechsel
Forget Marie Kondo’s joy-sparking minimalism – there’s a new home organizing trend in town, and it’s all about showcasing your stuff. Meet knolling, the method of arranging everyday objects in eye-catching, 90-degree configurations. Born in the creative studios of artists and designers, knolling turns the ordinary into the extraordinary, transforming cluttered spaces into visual masterpieces.… Mehr lesen "Die Organisationsgestaltungsmethode Knolling
