[Read5for5 📚] 6 strategies that will make you a better reader — and person

Hi friends,

This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp 👋

We are excited to start Day 2 of the 5 Day Reading Challenge 📚✨ Here are three good articles we choose, so when you finish reading any of them or any article you want, share it on Twitter with the hashtag, "#read5for5"! Let's read good articles together and connect with like-minded people🤝

Today's Reading List 📚

(1) Reopening the mind: how cognitive closure kills creative thinking by Anne-Laure Le Cunff (9 mins)

• Cognitive closure, the urge to quickly find answers that fit existing beliefs, can obstruct creative thinking and innovation.

• The Need for Closure Scale (NFCS) assesses this tendency; higher scores often lead to stereotypical judgments while lower scores promote open-mindedness and creativity.

• Reducing cognitive closure can enhance creativity; strategies include promoting psychological safety, embracing unsolved problems, openly sharing early-stage ideas, and intentional decision-making.

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(2) 6 strategies that will make you a better reader — and person by Ryan Holiday (5 mins)

• The article proposes six strategies for better reading: stop reading uninteresting books, keep a "commonplace book" for noteworthy quotes and ideas, re-read classic books for evolved understanding, seek book recommendations from admired individuals, learn from history and others' experiences, and overcome reading slumps by revisiting impactful texts.

• The author emphasizes selective, enjoyable reading and learning from others' wisdom to enhance personal growth and avoid past mistakes.

• Re-reading influential texts is also underscored, as comprehension can change over time and circumstances.

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(3) 10 Japanese Concepts For Self-Improvement and a Balanced Life by Hairej Younes (6 mins)

• The article presents 10 Japanese concepts for personal growth: Omoiyari (caring for others), Ikigai (devotion to enjoyable activities), Wabi-sabi (embracing imperfections), Mottainai (gratitude for resources), Shin-Gi-Tai (balance of mind, body, technique), Shu-Ha-Ri (process of learning), Kaizen (continuous improvement), Mono no aware (empathy towards impermanence), Omotenashi (selfless service), and Ho-Ren-So (effective communication).

• These philosophies cover compassion, purpose in life, acceptance of imperfection, resourcefulness, balance, learning and innovation, continual improvement, empathy, selfless service, and communication.

• By integrating these concepts, individuals can navigate and flourish in a multicultural and interconnected world.

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Excited to learn with you!
See you tomorrow again ;)

Best,
Glasp team

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