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Why putting our phone away isn’t enough: The "Brain Drain" effect
The hidden cognitive cost of keeping your phone close and what we can do about it.
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The 9 Best Podcast Episodes of 2024
My top podcast episodes of the year: 9 conversations that shaped my 2024.
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How to Learn 10x Faster according to Science
The 9-step science-based protocol to learn better and faster
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The Best of Naval Ravikant on The Joe Rogan Experience
Key takeaways on wealth, freedom, and living a meaningful life.
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Use these words to become more persuasive
The words and subtle shifts in language that will make you more persuasive in every conversation.
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How to reduce smartphone addiction with grayscale mode
A simple hack to cut screen time and improve focus, backed by science.
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1 Year on Substack: Learnings after 4,000 subscribers
One year ago I published my first newsletter. Here are my learnings after publishing a newsletter every week and gaining over 4,000 subscribers.
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The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity
A tremendous essay by Italian economic historian Carlo M. Cipolla
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How to increase productivity by doing less
Quiet time with no distractions and no meetings can boost productivity at work. Lessons from a 1999 experiment.
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Isaac Asimov on Creativity
A 1959 essay by Isaac Asimov about getting new ideas
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The Jedi mind trick to make people feel understood
Mirroring is the secret weapon for better negotiations.
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How this 1917 composition will inspire you to be better
B. C. Forbes - founder of Forbes magazine - was dropping words of wisdom in his book "Key of Success" more than a century ago.
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