[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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