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Hi friends,
This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp π
It's day 5, the last day of the 5 Day Reading Challenge πβ¨ We made it!
Here are five good articles for today, so when you finish reading any of them, share them on Twitter with the hashtag, "#read5for5"! Let's read good articles together and connect with like-minded people π€
Today's Reading List π
(1) A Journey Toward Overcoming The Procrastination Habit by Ivaylo Durmonski (10 mins)
Impact and Causes: Procrastination affects both individuals and businesses by delaying critical tasks due to internal factors like disinterest, fear of failure, and seeking immediate gratification, leading to decreased productivity and financial losses.
Distinction from Laziness: Unlike laziness, which is a voluntary avoidance of work, procrastination involves knowing what needs to be accomplished but choosing to do something else, driven by various psychological factors.
Strategies for Overcoming: Effective methods to combat procrastination include recognizing procrastinating behaviors, understanding their triggers, and adopting specific strategies such as setting clear goals, limiting distractions, and enhancing accountability.
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(2) The 85% Rule for Learning by Scott Young (4 mins)
The 85% success rate is identified as optimal for learning, balancing challenge and attainability to maximize skill acquisition in both humans and machines.
This principle is applicable across various domains, suggesting that learning is most effective when tasks are neither too easy nor too hard, fostering a productive mix of success and failure.
The concept is supported by theories like the zone of proximal development and deliberate practice, advocating for tasks that slightly exceed current capabilities to encourage growth and maintain motivation.
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(3) Why You Should Change Your Life Every Decade by Nassir Ghaemi (3 mins)
Embrace Change Every Decade: Suggests regularly changing careers or lifestyles to avoid complacency and maximize growth, inspired by the experiences of thought leaders like Arthur Brooks.
Questioning Expertise: Argues that holding onto expertise in one area can stifle innovation, advocating for exploring new fields after achieving success to foster progress.
Planning for Flexibility: Encourages viewing life in ten-year segments, emphasizing the importance of being open to change, regardless of success, to uncover new opportunities.
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All of the articles in this 5-Day Reading Challenge are here, so please check them out if you missed them.
π All the Reading List for This Challenge π
Since this is the last day of the 5 Day Reading Challenge πβ¨, letβs celebrate and share your achievement π
π Tweet Your Achievement π
We've been excited to learn with you through the 5-Day Reading Challengeπβ¨
See you again ;)
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