“The illiterate of the future are not those who can't read or write but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”

“Your ability to rethink and unlearn matters far more than raw intelligence.”

“The hard choices — what we most fear doing, asking, saying — are very often exactly what we most need to do.”

“A person’s success in life can usually be measured by the number of uncomfortable conversations he or she is willing to have.”

“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.”

You never change things by fighting against the existing reality. To change something, build a new model that makes the old model obsolete.

"Most people do not listen with the intent to understand; they listen with the intent to reply."

"Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced."

"The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation, but your thoughts about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking."

"Try to be wrong every once in a while, it’ll do your ego good."

"Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose."

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right."

"Quality is not an act, but a habit."

"There's no shortage of remarkable ideas; what's missing is the will to execute them."

Quotes to Prepare You for a World That’s Constantly Changing

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Leadership & Management

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Motivation & Inspiration

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Meditation

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Personal Development

Understand yourself and those around you.

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Psychology

The Wisdom of Continuous Learning

These quotes encourage us to view challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.

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Reading & Writing

The Power of Learning and Adaptation

Ever heard of the book "Shogun", the book by James Clavell? It recently got adapted to a very successful TV series.It's historical fan fiction, but with a real-life protagonist! The story is based on none other than Ieyasu Tokugawa, the shogun who brought Japan together. He is called Toranaga in the book, while John Blackthorne, the English main character, is modeled after a real person named William Adams.While the names in the book are changed, the epic tale of power, strategy, and really cool samurai outfits is all inspired by Ieyasu's life. Talk about living a life worthy of a bestseller!

From Historical Figure to Literary Legend

Before Ieyasu, Japan was broken into hundreds of kingdoms, all fighting against each-other.Plot twist: Japan's "great unifier" isn't just one person - it's a trio! The unification process got started by a brutal warlord named Oda Nobunaga. Oda had 2 wingmen: Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu. After Nobunaga's death, Hideyoshi got the "crown" and Ieyasu only became shogun after his death.Ieyasu outlasted the other two, proving that in the game of thrones (Japanese edition), it's not about who unifies first, but who unifies last.

The Great Unifier... Or One of Them, Anyway

Ieyasu's greatest hit? That would be Edo, better known today as Tokyo - you know, just the largest city in the world!It's like he founded ancient Japan's version of New York City. Ieyasu took a sleepy fishing village and turned it into the coolest spot in Japan. Fast forward a few centuries, and his little pet project is now a bustling metropolis of neon lights, bullet trains, and more vending machines than you can shake a katana at. Not bad for a guy from the 17th century!

Edo: Ieyasu's Urban Legacy

Most of those awesome samurai stories, ninja legends, and geisha tales? They're not from the war-torn times you'd expect, but from the peaceful Edo period that Ieyasu kicked off. It's like the warriors got bored without all the fighting and decided to become history's coolest liberal arts majors.With no wars to wage, they turned to arts, literature, and probably inventing really elaborate tea ceremonies. It's thanks to this era that we have all those cool Japanese cultural exports. Ieyasu essentially turned warriors into poets - now that's what you call a plot twist!

Samurais, Ninjas, and Geishas: The Peaceful Warrior's Paradox

Discover some fun facts behind the stories in Paladin, the new history app from the creators of Deepstash.

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Books

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History

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Society, Arts & Culture

Prelude to Paladin

Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shogun who shaped modern Japan was a fascinating figure. Learn his story in the Paladin app.

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Learning & Education

Prelude to Shogun

When Abraham Lincoln entered the world, the Republican Party was just a twinkle in the eye of history. The Republican party emerged from the ashes of the Whigs party, which dissolved itself not being able to take a position on slavery.Lincoln didn't just join the party; he became its poster child, snagging the title of first Republican president.

The Birth of a Republican Icon

Lincoln's nickname "Honest Abe" wasn't a campaign gimmick - he earned those stripes way back in his Illinois days. As a young lawyer, he built a reputation for being more truthful than a polygraph machine. Taking on cases for the poor and unrepresented also added to his good reputation.In a world of smooth-talking lawyers, Lincoln was refreshingly blunt.

Honest Abe: The OG Truth-Teller

Abraham Lincoln recently got portrayed as a monster hunter in books & on the big screen. Historically infused entertainment!Was Lincoln really a vampire hunter? Well, he was tall, handy with an axe, and definitely took down some metaphorical monsters. The whole vampire thing is a clever analogy for his fight against slavery, with slave owners cast as the bloodsuckers. While he never actually staked any undead, Lincoln did drive a stake through the heart of the institution of slavery. No garlic or silver bullets required!

Vampire Hunter or Metaphorical Monster Slayer?

Contrary to popular belief, Lincoln didn't come out swinging against slavery from day one of his presidency. He played it cool for the first couple of years, trying to keep the Union intact.How about the famous Emancipation Proclamation? The key document that freed all slaves in the US? It was a strategic move, dropping only after the Union scored a battlefield win at Antietam. Timing was everything - he needed to look like a bold leader, not a desperate one. Especially as the big European powers (the British and the French) were watching the US Civil War, undecided which side to lean on.

The Emancipation Proclamation: A Well-Timed Power Move

Contrary to what you might think, Lincoln didn't dash off the Gettysburg Address right after the battle's gun smoke cleared. Nope, he delivered that famous speech a full six months after the battle, during a visit to dedicate the battlefield.It's like showing up fashionably late to a party, but then giving a toast so good that everyone forgets you weren't there for the main event. Lincoln's words turned a belated appearance into one of history's most memorable speeches.

The Gettysburg Address: Fashion Late, Historically Great

Had John Wilkes Booth (the infamous assassin at the theatre) not turned Lincoln into a martyr, history might remember Honest Abe a bit differently. Sure, he freed the slaves, but he also made some controversial calls:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Going to war instead of respecting states' rights? Check.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Censoring the press and jailing political opponents? Double check.</li></ul>Lincoln's presidency was more complex than a game of 4D chess. His assassination, tragic as it was, solidified his spot in the pantheon of presidential greats.

Lincoln's Complicated Legacy

Surprising facts about the 16th president. Discover his whole story on the Paladin app.

Prelude to Lincoln

Surprise! Cleopatra, Egypt's most famous pharaoh, was actually Greek. She ruled from Alexandria, a city founded by her Greek predecessor, Alexander the Great. And since then, her family was acting as the "face of Egypt", while secretly living Greek lives, isolated from any Egyptian cultural interference!In this sense Cleopatra was a bit of a rebel as she apparently took interest in the language and culture of her subjects. She was the first in her family to do so in about 300 years. Too bad she was also the last.

The Greek Pharaoh of Egypt

During Cleopatra's reign, Alexandria boasted a unique tourist attraction: Alexander the Great's tomb. This ancient world wonder drew powerful Romans like Caesar and Antony, eager for a brush with legendary greatness.Their visits to Alexander's resting place symbolized the deep connections between Hellenistic and Roman cultures, and highlighted Alexandria's significance in the ancient world. Cleopatra likely used these visits to enhance her own prestige and strengthen diplomatic ties.

In the Shadow of Alexander's Legacy

The legendary Library of Alexandria met a fiery fate during Cleopatra's time, thanks to a royal sibling squabble gone wrong. As Caesar battled Cleopatra's brother, the grand repository of knowledge accidentally went up in flames.This catastrophic loss of countless scrolls marked the end of an era in human learning. Lesson learned: family feuds and priceless libraries don't mix well.

The Great Library Bonfire: An Accidental Inferno

Much of Cleopatra's story comes from Roman sources – talk about a biased history lesson! As a female absolute ruler and living goddess, she embodied everything Romans loved to hate. Cue the ancient world's biggest smear campaign!They painted her as a seductress and threat when really, she was out there running an empire and serving diplomatic realness. This propaganda overshadowed her intelligence and political savvy, proving that fake news isn't just a modern problem.

Cleopatra: Victim of History's Oldest Smear Campaign

The Ptolemaic dynasty turned family drama into an extreme sport. Cleopatra's dynasty was notorious for its brutality, with family members often murdering each other for power. Cleopatra herself was not exempt from this ruthless tradition, allegedly responsible for the deaths of her two younger brothers and her sister.This familial violence, while shocking by modern standards, was often a necessity for survival in the cutthroat world of ancient politics.

The Ptolemaic Dynasty: Where Family Reunions Get Deadly

Some little known facts about one of the most famous women in history. Learn her whole story and test your knowledge in the Paladin app.

Prelude to Cleopatra

Back up your ideas or connect them to an advance note-taking tool like Obsidian and Notion. Find the option in Settings. You will get an email with an archive with all your ideas in markdown format, grouped by source and organised in folders that match your stashes. Just drag the folder in your tool of choice and you are ready to go.

Export your Library

You can listen to a journey. Useful for when you want to go hands free. Just look for the button on the journey sheet.Plus, we've levelled up the audio quality for a smoother, clearer experience.

Listen to Journeys

We've upgraded our content engines to bring you a feed overflowing with ideas you'll love even more. Here's what's new:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Hyper-personalized recommendations: We'll better learn your interests and suggest the perfect ideas.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Pick up where you left off: We'll remind you to continue journeys you started, so you never miss a beat.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Discover hidden gems: Get suggestions for new journeys that spark your curiosity.</li></ul>

Better Recommendations in Home Feed

Who wants to export ideas? How about better recommendations? We got you!

Jun '24 Update: Export Your Wisdom

Our brand-new Explore section awaits under the magnifying glass icon.Unlike the feed, Explore curates the perfect adventure, with:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Surprise Book Spins: Let fate (and our clever algorithm) pick your next great read!</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Hidden Gem Playlists: Unearth forgotten classics and hot new releases you wouldn't have found otherwise.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Deep Dives by Topic: Dive into your passions - from history buffs to sci-fi fanatics, there's something for everyone.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Connect with Bookworms: Find your fellow knowledge seekers and build a personalized learning experience together.</li></ul>

Explore our new section

Remember those thought-provoking quotes on the loading screen? They were a hit, and your requests for more have been heard!Say hello to trending quotes of the day right in the home section header. Swipe through them for a quick pick-me-up, or deep dive into the source for a richer dose of wisdom.And the best part? The quote seamlessly transitions from the loading screen, keeping the inspiration flowing. ✨Get ready to be uplifted every time you open the app!

Daily Dose of Inspiration

Our Topics section just got a turbocharged upgrade. The long lists of lists are now replaced by the same feed like navigation to get you reading faster. 
All your filters are still where you left them.

Topics Rabbit Hole

May brings new goodies. Just in time for Spring. 

May '24 Update: Down the Rabbit Hole

Great ideas presented in a digestible way. Which do work wonders especially if you turn some of them into actions:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">"I have taken great steps based on the ideas I saved"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"I found the ideas to be profound"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"This app knows me and gives me what I need to turn my life around"</li></ul>Deepstash is all about ideas, these magical pieces of nuggets that can inspire you or help you grow.

Life Changing Ideas

Thank you so much. I've transformed into a popular guy at school.

Tired of the endless scroll that's sucking your brain dry? Lots of you mentioned how Deepstash serves as a healthy complement (or alternative) to doomscrolling. <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">"This is the future of social media"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"Deepstash helps me with my doomscrolling addiction"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"Thank you for offering me moments of peace through the day"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"I found myself picking this up instead of Tiktok or Instagram"</li></ul>

Social Media Rehab

You seem to really enjoy our interaction with the cards and overall UI:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">"Love the cards"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"Amazing UX, great execution"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"One of the coolest UI and imersive experience"</li></ul>Idea cards in Deepstash are a unique way to capture and share insights. They showcase the playfulness and social elements of the platform in a market crowded by book summary apps.

Great User Interface & Experience

A pleasant surprise for any software developer. When the users praise the affordability of the product. <ul><li class="ql-align-justify">"Two dollars a week is nothing when you are benefiting yourself for a lifetime"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"Instant lifetime subscription"</li><li class="ql-align-justify">"I used it for free but had to subscribe just to make sure devs keep it up"</li></ul>

Affordable

We continue to be blown away by amazing reviews we get from all of you in the stores. These are some themes we are seeing after hundreds of thousands of 5-star reviews.

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Technology & The Future

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Communication

Why people love Deepstash

Want to instantly unlock the key ideas of a book? Just scan it with your camera.Here's the magic:<ol><li class="ql-align-justify">Open the Deepstash search screen and tap the scanner button (top right).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Grant Deepstash camera access (if you haven't already).</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Point your camera at any book cover, making sure it fits the rectangle on your screen.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Boom! Get ready to dive into the most popular ideas from the book.</li></ol>No more lugging around heavy tomes! Deepstash makes exploring books a breeze.P.S. Make sure the cover is clear and well-lit for the best results.

Turn your camera into a book scanner

This functionality enables some pretty cool use cases you could try:<ul><li class="ql-align-justify">Bookstore bonanza: Stumbled upon an intriguing cover but can't decide? Scan it to get a quick peek at the book's key ideas.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Friend's bookshelf brag: Spark a conversation by scanning your friend's bookshelf and discussing the coolest finds.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Web wanderer: Spot a captivating cover on Amazon? Scan it with Deepstash to see what the buzz is about.</li><li class="ql-align-justify">Social media detective: See a book your favorite influencer is raving about? Scan the cover to discover what all the hype is about.</li></ul>PS: All your scanned books will be collected in stash.

Use-cases to try

"I propose a new university curriculum: 'Literature by Gist.' Simply scan the cover art, and - bam! - you've got the gist. Saves a tremendous amount of time for pondering semicolons and all that rot. Though, I fear 'Moby Dick' might just translate to 'Angry Whale."

We have a magical new feature we can't wait for you to try.

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Productivity

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Product & Design

Mar '24 Update - Magic Book Scan

Introducing our new AI writing assistant, accessible through the "magic" icon on your keyboard. This intuitive tool offers three modes to elevate your writing:<ul><li>Spellcheck: Identifies and corrects spelling errors.</li><li>Rephrase: Refines your ideas, enhances clarity, and introduces formatting, while preserving your original intent.</li><li>Enhance: Expands upon your text, generating fresh ideas and restructuring your content.</li></ul>

Idea Writing Assistant

Try exploring these creative techniques:<ul><li>Expand on concise notes: Capture fleeting ideas using brief phrases or keywords, and let the AI elaborate on them, transforming them into well-developed concepts.</li><li>Refine existing content: Utilize the "Quick Ideas" button to select paragraphs from articles and seamlessly reformat them into concise, atomic ideas.</li><li>Iterate for excellence: Draft a rough note, refine it with the AI's assistance, and continue editing until you achieve exceptional results.</li></ul>

Experiments for putting the new AI to work

Upon tapping "Create," you'll now encounter a revamped interface that presents your drafts alongside options to initiate new posts. But the enhancements extend beyond a mere visual refresh:<ol><li>The entire editor transforms into a dynamic preview, enabling seamless navigation between ideation & editing.</li><li>Personal context can now be added directly within the same view.</li><li>Customize the cover images for your own posts or refine those for articles.</li><li>AI-powered topic suggestions are now available to guide your writing endeavours.</li><li>You can make image-only ideas, for the cases when an image is worth 1000 words.</li></ol>

Streamlined Creation Workflow

This release is focused on revamping the idea creation flow with a focus on AI writing assistance. Drop us a comment with your impressions.

Nov '23 Update - AI Powered Idea Creation

Creativity is just connecting ideas.

A problem well stated is a problem half solved.

Learning is dialog, not consumption. The attitude that creates curiosity is to see learning as principally driven by asking questions and coming up with answers, not consuming information.

Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.

People don’t judge you so much for who you are as they judge you for how you communicate yourself.

People don’t like to think, if one thinks, one must reach conclusions. Conclusions are not always pleasant.

The soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts.

You can increase your problem-solving skills by honing your question-asking ability.

You need lots of ideas to get a few good ones. Good ideas are a metric of quantity not just quality.

The units of biological evolution are genes. The units of cultural evolution are ideas.

To truly create something amazing, or contribute to the world, you have to be able to connect countless dots and cross-pollinate existing ideas from a wealth of unrelated disciplines.

I never dream of success. I work for it.

Great men are not born great, they grow great.

Contrary to popular opinion, listening is not a passive activity. It is the most active thing you can do.

These quotes offer insights into the power of creative thinking, the importance of active learning, and the transformative nature of altering one's perspective. Discover wisdom from renowned minds that will inspire you to embrace innovation, engage in lifelong learning, and view the world from fresh and enlightening angles.