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Practice isn't something you do when you are good at something, it's something you do to become good.
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Zeigarnic Effect
Our brains remember unfinished tasks better than finished ones, so that we continue to think about our unsolved problems. This can be used to our benefit in many ways. For example, take a break for some time from a difficult probelm. Surprisingly you may have the answer to it while you resume it ...
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Last Words
Your focus is the most valuable asset you have. You can literally change your life by choosing where to devote your focus.
So spend it wisely.
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Happiness
Happiness has been proven to increase productivity and efficiency in doing any kind of work, as it gives a sense of purpose and exitement. So try to stay happy to improve productivity.
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Common Sense
"Common Sense isn't common action. "
Many times we know the answer to a solution from common sense but we don't do what is needed to be done.
Like for example we know that a headache can be cured by putting our phone aside and taking a break, but we continue to use our phones anyway....
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Why Is It So Hard To Focus?
Most humans have trouble focusing on one task. While we attribute this to our laziness, it actually has an evolutionary reason. Early humans always had to stay aware of their surroundings for potential danger (like a tiger lurking around). So our brains have evolved to always have their attentio...
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Take Real Rest
When you are tired from doing work, don't pick up your phone to scroll mindlessly. Instead take Real Rest like walking, or a few pushups, or just looking out of the window. This will replenish your energy and will feel refreshing instead of tiring the brain even more.
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Advice to aspiring writers
Write. You have to practice to get better. If nothing else, write a journal.
Become a connoisseur of bad writing. When you spot something that seems bad, try to figure out why. Once you become good at finding mistakes, you'll be less likely to make them.
Noticing rationalizations
Our minds are good at coming up with rationalizations, especially when we're procrastinating on something:
- It's too hard.You don't need to suffer like this.
- You deserve a break.You'll do it tomorrow.
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Develop a "growth mindset"
TheΒ fixed mindset is when you believe youβre either good/capable or not good/capable of something. That talent alone creates success, regardless of effort.
TheΒ growth mindset is when you believe that anyone can be good at anything and that ...
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