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Post by Global Admin on Sept 29, 2015 21:04:50 GMT -5
Business Insider released an awesome infographic today that is the inspiration for this thread. There are a LOT of ways to keep your mind flexible and sharp. Chime in. I'll make it a regular thing to post these "LOT of ways" in this thread. Personally, I like the "do something scary" habit. Exploring the paranormal is one of my favorite hobbies!  How many of these do you do? How many will you start doing?  |
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Post by Global Admin on Sept 30, 2015 18:18:44 GMT -5
Jessica Stillman of Inc. gives us 10 daily deeds to do for greater brilliance. Here are the first few: 1) "Be smarter about your online time." 2) "Write down what you learn." 3) "Make a 'did' list." 4) "Get out the Scrabble board." 5) .... ...see the rest in the Inc. article. |
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Post by Global Admin on Oct 1, 2015 17:24:22 GMT -5
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Post by Global Admin on Oct 1, 2015 17:40:24 GMT -5
"Studies have shown that you can help prevent cognitive decline and reduce the risk of dementia with some basic good health habits: staying physically active, getting enough sleep, not smoking, having good social connections, limiting alcohol to one drink a day, and eating a balanced diet low in saturated and trans fats." ~ HEALTHbeat, Harvard Medical School What I quoted above from the article linked below may be eye-opening enough, but the article also includes SIX tips to keeping your memory and thinking sharp as we age. Check it out... www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/6-simple-steps-to-keep-your-mind-sharp-at-any-age |
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Post by Global Admin on Oct 7, 2015 19:13:50 GMT -5
One dangerous way of thinking to avoid...
Every day we encounter the weakest and most dangerous type of thinking: wholesale generalizations of people. Entire races, cultures, religions, or occupations get labeled by the actions of a few people. A teenager does something stupid and suddenly "kids these days" are stupid. A crime happens nearby and the reaction is "this city sucks." "Gun owners" are this. "New Yorkers are that. "Liberals" vs. conservatives." The media divide us into categories. The more simplistic a meme is, the more it gets circulated online. We have to swim against this current to remember that every individual is unique. We can do better. Reality is complex and nuanced. We're all snap-judged by weak thinking, but we're always more complex than simple labels.
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Post by Global Admin on Oct 12, 2015 14:34:44 GMT -5
Personally and professionally, how we speak to others affects our credibility and persuasiveness. This Inc. article defines four levels of speaking and nine steps toward getting to that "level four" known as eloquence. 9 Speaking Habits That Make You Sound Smarter |
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Post by Global Admin on Oct 13, 2015 11:37:19 GMT -5
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Post by Global Admin on Oct 17, 2015 19:19:43 GMT -5
"Searchlight intelligence" is a term coined by psychologist Howard Gardner, author of Five Minds for the Future available at Amazon. The term describes the ability to connect seemingly disconnected people and ideas in order to anticipate societal shifts. In other words, it helps people get a heads-up on the future. It's what gives leaders the ability to adapt swiftly to a changing and unfolding road ahead. This blog article from Harvard Business Review gives three steps to take to stay sharp as a leader in pretty much any industry. "The Best Leaders Are Constant Learners" - Kenneth Mikkelsen and Harold Jarche - Harvard Business Review Blog - 10/16/15 |
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Post by Global Admin on Oct 22, 2015 21:24:53 GMT -5
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Post by Global Admin on Dec 5, 2015 22:38:48 GMT -5
From finding your life's purpose and loving what you do to practicing intensely and embracing resistance, author Robert Greene defines the steps to achieving excellence in his book Mastery. In the article below, writer Jenna Goudreau highlights 27 tips from Greene's book. Check it out... Business Insider - "27 Tips for Mastering Anything" - Jenna Goudreau |
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Post by Global Admin on Dec 5, 2015 23:26:50 GMT -5
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Post by Global Admin on Dec 30, 2015 23:10:11 GMT -5
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