To maximize productivity you should:<ul><li>Find a time and place where you can stay focused</li><li>Block o﻿ut all distractions</li><li>Have a to-do list (I personally use Todoist)</li><li>Use productivity methods (like pomodoro timer)</li><li>Plan before what you are going to do</li></ul>

How To Get Things Done

To-do lists are used worldwide by astronauts, engineers, pilots and other extraordinary people, and you can use them too to organise and prioritize your tasks.Keep your to-do organised:<ul><li>Prioritize tasks by how important and urgent they are</li><li>Sort them by how much time they will take you to complete them. (If a task takes more than 2 hours divide it in sub-tasks)</li><li>Create categories for different types of tasks</li></ul>

How To Create A To-Do List

Are you an early bird or a night owl?Finding out whether you are more efficient in the early morning or late evening is an important aspect in creating a proper productivity method.

Find Out When You Are Most Productive

"Your brain is for having ideas, not for holding them."

It is so easy to forget important tasks and brilliant ideas. That's why.....As soon as an inspiring thought, quote or idea comes to your mind you should write it down immediately.Create a category in your to-do called someday/maybe and fill it with whatever comes up to your head. After doing so, every now and then review it and ask yourself if you can do some of that things.

How to Never Forget Ideas

<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">The Pomodoro Timer method: Alternate 25 minutes deep-focus-sessions to 5 minutes short brakes. After 4 pomodoros take a longer break.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The MIT method: Assign yourself a Most Important Task per day, and prioritize completing that task before all others.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">The Time Blocking technique: Break down work sessions into several blocks and assigns specific jobs to each block.</li></ul>

Use Productivity Methods

Don't think "I've got this many days to achieve this", but instead "How much can I do in each of these days".

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A Simple Productivity System To Get Things Done

The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way.

How do I confront aging? With a wonder and a terror. Yeah, I'll say that. Wonder and terror.

Grief changes shape, but it never ends.

Energy can't be created or destroyed, and energy flows. It must be in a direction, with some kind of internal, emotive, spiritual direction. It must have some effect somewhere.

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It’s a common perception that blockchain technology was invented with the emergence of Bitcoin, but this is not entirely true.An early version of a cryptographically secured, timestamped chain of blocks was described by computer scientists Stuart Haber and W. Scott Stornetta in 1991.

1. History

Most blockchains work as a digital ledger that is shared among a distributed network of computer nodes.Blockchains are best known for their crucial role in the cryptocurrency industry, for maintaining a secure and decentralized record of transactions.

2. Key Features

Blockchain has a large number of use cases. Let's take a look at some examples:<ul><li>Remittance: Blockchain simplifies the process of transferring money to a distant location by eliminating unnecessary intermediaries and reducing transaction fees.</li><li>Digital art: NFTs help artists prove the authenticity of their digital works.</li><li>Real estate: Blockchain can be used to facilitate the sale of real estate properties.</li><li>Finance: DeFi protocols enable for the first time to borrow or lend money on a large scale between unknown participants and without the need for a central authority.</li><li>Gaming</li></ul>

3. Use Cases

In January 2009, computer scientist Hal Finney received the world’s first bitcoin transaction from the network‘s pseudonymous founder, Satoshi Nakamoto.

4. Transaction

In 2010, a Florida-based developer paid 10,000 bitcoin for two pizzas (worth then about $40). It is generally acknowledged as the first commercial bitcoin transaction.

FUN FACT

Are you sure you know everything about blockchain? Blockchain is a word you may have heard many times, but do you know when the technology was invented? Here are 4 facts that are key to understanding blockchain.

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With the discipline and  self-control we actually accomplish more of the goals we truly care about.Self-discipline is the bridge between goals defined and goals accomplished.There are specific strategies you can excute,more fulfilling life.te to learn self-discipline and gain the willpower to live a happier

9 Powerful Ways To Cultivate Extreme Self-Discipline

Self awareness is a powerful tool for comfort zone expansion but it requires constant focus acknowledging your shortcomings, whatever they may be.

1.Know your strengths and weakness

By simply removing the temptations from your environment, you will greatly improve your self-discipline.The fewer distractions you have, the more focused you will be on accomplishing your goals. Set yourself up for success by ditching bad influences.

2.Remove Temptations

If you hope to achieve greater degrees of self-discipline, you must have a clear vision of what you hope to accomplish.just like any goal.A clear plan outlines each time bound step you must take to reach your goals. Create a mantra to keep yourself focused.Successful people use this technique to stay on track,emotionally connect to their mission, and establish  a clear finish line.

3.Set clear goals and have an execution plan.

Acquiring self-discipline and working to insatll a new habit can feel daunting at first, especially if you focus on the entire task at hand. Instead of trying to change everything at once, focus on doing one thing consistently and master self-discipline with that goal in mind.

4.Create new habits and rituals

Going in with the plan will help give you the mindset and self-control necessary for the situation. you will also save energy by not having to make a sudden decision based on your emotional state

5.Give yourself a backup plan.

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Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.

There is no point in having huge goals if you are not prepared to make changes to your own lifestyle and habits in order to achieve them, otherwise, your dreams will merely be delusions of grandeur.

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Have less things to worry about, and instead, find something meaningful to utilise your time

Choose what deserves your time, attention and efforts

Happiness comes from solving problems, and therefore, it's a form of action, and not a state of being.

Emotions are teachers. While negative emotions do indicate something's not right, and something needs to be changed, positive emotions are rewards for doing something good and right

Listen to your emotions before acting on them

Life is a path full of struggles. Struggles are inevitable. One needs to be in love with the process, with the fight, and not with the result and victory. People who are great at something become great by, first, humbly accepting that they're not already great. Then, they work hard. That's it!

Be in love with the process, and not the result

There are three layers to being self-aware:<ol><li>Understanding the emotion</li><li>Understanding why we feel that way</li><li>What are my values that are making me feel this way? What do I consider to be a success or a failure?</li></ol>

The self-awareness onion

Our values determine our problems, and our problems determine our lives.

Learning is not the process of going from wrong to right, but rather, from wrong to slightly less wrong. Accepting inherent imperfections in our values is necessary for growth. We must learn to doubt - doubt our beliefs, our feelings and be uncertain of what the future holds for us.

Certainty is the enemy of growth

Ignoring clutter and choosing selectively is the name of the game. Everyone has problems, a lot of them. Using harsh truths in a simplistic way, the author provides simple but difficult to implement hacks to living a better life. Also, this would be a preview to "The Courage to be Disliked" in my opinion!

#1 New York Times Bestseller Over 10 million copies sold In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up. Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek. There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

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#1 New York Times BestsellerOver 10 million copies soldIn this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let’s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited—"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.

Mark Manson (born 1984) is a professional blogger, entrepreneur, and former dating coach. Since 2007, he's been helping people with their emotional and relationship problems. He has worked with thousands of people from over 30 different countries. He regularly writes and updates his blog at: www.markmanson.net

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You may read thousands of books in your life, but there will only be a few that deeply change the way you think.Reread them every single year. Your experience with the book will change as you do—you'll pick up new ideas.

Reread your favorite books

It's easy to stand on the sidelines. It's hard to stand in the arena.It's scary to put yourself out there. When you're in the arena, never take advice from the people on the sidelines.

Never take advice from people on the sidelines

Your daily actions can put you in a position where luck is more likely to strike.It’s hard to get lucky watching TV at home—it’s easy to get lucky when you’re out engaging and learning. Create your own luck.

Always pursue the path that has the larger luck surface area

It's a shame that we often wait until a person's funeral to say all of the nice things we thought about them.The next time you have a positive thought about someone—tell them right then.

When you think something nice about someone, let them know

Life moves fast. When you encounter a moment of pure bliss, pause and embrace every aspect of it.The smells, the sounds, the feelings, the sensations. Pause time and appreciate moments of sweetness.

Stop and savor the beautiful moments of life

The Paradox of News: The more news you consume, the less well-informed you are.The constant barrage of BREAKING NEWS and clearly biased perspectives clouds your understanding.

Radically reduce your news consumption

Daily activity is essential to your health, brain function, and happiness. No need for a complex regimen.Each day minimum:<ul><li>Walk for 30 min</li><li>Raise your HR for 30 min</li><li>Mobility work for 5 min.</li></ul>

Move your body every single day

Use the  30-for-30 approach: 30 days, 30 min per day.30 days is a real commitment, but small enough to mentally take it on. 900 minutes of accumulated effort yields surprisingly significant results.

If you want to improve at anything, do it every day for 30 straight days

If you have the good fortune to be wealthy and successful in life, always be sure to share it with others.<ul><li>Support your family and friends when you're able.</li><li>Give with no expectation of return.</li><li>Always give more than you receive.</li></ul>

Default to generosity

<ul><li>Your 80-year-old self cares about the long-term compounding of the decisions of today.</li><li>Your 10-year-old self reminds you to stay foolish and have some fun along the way.</li></ul>

Make decisions that your 80-year-old self and 10-year-old self would be proud of

In his 2005 Stanford Commencement Speech, Steve Jobs talked about having faith that the dots will somehow connect in your life.You take daily actions with complete uncertainty. Faith in the dots allows you to persevere and endure uncertainty.

 Have faith in the dots

Life definitely isn't fair. It's a troubling reality. But instead of wasting energy on every obstacle in your way, focus on what you can control and how you can break through.

Always take accountability

Every conversation with a stranger is a chance to learn something new. Stop trying to be INTERESTING and focus on being INTERESTED.Be present in every conversation with everyone you meet. You never know what you might learn.

Be interested in everyone you encounter

Too many people seem to use money in ways that create problems, stress, and headaches.Money can be a wonderful tool, but only if you use it to simplify your life (not complicate it).

Use money to simplify, not complicate

<ul><li>Everything in life comes down to people and relationships.</li><li>Networks compound as well as any financial investment. Build an army that is deep and wide.</li><li>Cultivate deep relationships, but also learn to appreciate the power of weak ties.</li></ul>

Always prioritize people

Sahil Bloom: 15 rules that changed my life

“Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize?”

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Change will come when each of us has the courage to question our own fundamental values and beliefs. And then see to it that our actions lead to our best intentions.

I am just one of millions of people who have been told that in order to fulfill my dreams, in order to contribute my talents to the world I have to resist the truth of who I am. I for one, am ready to stop resisting and to start existing as my full and authentic self.

My identity is my superpower. Because the truth is, I am what the world looks like. You are what the world looks like. Collectively, we are what the world actually looks like. And in order for our systems to reflect that, they don't have to create a new reality. They just have to stop resisting the one we already live in.

Watch the full talk: http://tedtalks.social/superpower A clip from America Ferrera's TED Talk "My identity is a superpower -- not an obstacle" from TED2019 Hollywood needs to stop resisting what the world actually looks like, says actor, director and activist America Ferrera. Tracing the contours of her career, she calls for more authentic representation of different cultures in media -- and a shift in how we tell our stories. "Presence creates possibility," she says. "Who we see thriving in the world teaches us how to see ourselves, how to think about our own value, how to dream about our futures." The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know. Become a TED Member: http://ted.com/membership Follow TED on Twitter: http://twitter.com/TEDTalks Like TED on Facebook: http://facebook.com/TED Subscribe to our channel: http://youtube.com/TED TED's videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with our TED Talks Usage Policy (https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/ted-talks-usage-policy). For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at https://media-requests.ted.com

Watch the full talk: http://tedtalks.social/superpower

A clip from America Ferrera's TED Talk "My identity is a superpower -- not an obstacle" from TED2019

Hollywood needs to stop resisting what the world actually looks like, says actor, director and activist America Ferrera. Tracing the contours of her career, she calls for more authentic representation of different cultures in media -- and a shift in how we tell our stories. "Presence creates possibility," she says. "Who we see thriving in the world teaches us how to see ourselves, how to think about our own value, how to dream about our futures."

The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know. 

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The TED Talks channel features the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world's leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes (or less). Look for talks on Technology, Entertainment and Design -- plus science, business, global issues, the arts and more. You're welcome to link to or embed these videos, forward them to others and share these ideas with people you know.

TED's videos may be used for non-commercial purposes under a Creative Commons License, Attribution–Non Commercial–No Derivatives (or the CC BY – NC – ND 4.0 International) and in accordance with our TED Talks Usage Policy: https://www.ted.com/about/our-organization/our-policies-terms/ted-talks-usage-policy. For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request at https://media-requests.ted.com

Your identity is your superpower | America Ferrera

We are more often frightened than hurt; and we suffer more from imagination than from reality.

We often find ways to scare ourselves into inaction or inappropriate action based on what we think might be happening. That is our imagination fearing the worst. But how often is it really that bad?

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Thought of The Day - October 6, 2022

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