[Read5for5 📚] The Power of the Underdog

“There may be a great fire in our soul, yet no one ever comes to warm himself at it, and the passers-by see only a wisp of smoke.”

― Vincent van Gogh

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Hi friends,

This is Kei and Kazuki from Glasp 👋

We are excited to start Day 3 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) How reading fiction can make you a better person by Jeannie Kidera (5 mins)

• Enhances Empathy: Fiction activates the brain to mimic real experiences, deepening understanding of others' feelings.

• Promotes Helpful Behavior: Engaging in fictional stories increases empathetic responses and encourages acts of kindness.

• Boosts Social Awareness: Fiction improves the ability to discern others' emotions and intentions, fostering emotional intelligence.

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(2) The Power of the Underdog by Louis Greenstein (2 mins)

• Motivation Boost: Underdogs are driven to prove detractors wrong, enhancing performance.

• Underdog Narrative: Originating from dogfighting, crafting an underdog story can inspire oneself and others.

• Management Strategy: Managers can use the underdog effect by addressing low expectations and ensuring team confidence.

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(3) My summary of Tyler Cowen's approach to leading an intellectually fulfilling life by David Gasca (9 mins)

• Tyler Cowen, an economist and polymath, is admired for his insatiable curiosity and wide-ranging intellectual pursuits, which the author relates to and sees as a validation of their own diverse interests.

• Cowen's strategy for intellectual growth includes diversifying experiences, gaining deep context, learning from the best, and continuous reflection.

• As an example, given only 10 hours in Mongolia, Cowen would immerse himself in the experience to gain rich insights.

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

Best,
Glasp team

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