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YouTube is free education.
But 99% don’t know the best spots on its virtual campus.
Here are the top channels to accelerate your learning:
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The internet is free university.
But 99% don’t know the best spots on this virtual campus.
Here are the top websites to accelerate your learning 👇
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Some people think having an expensive car is a strong flex.
But the real flex is being able to take a nap whenever you want.
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Twitter is free education.
The best threads of 2022
(that will change your life):
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10 documentaries that will inspire + motivate you in 90 mins or less:
1. Man on Wire
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1. Do Abs Everyday
Your abs recover faster than other muscle groups.
So, you’ll do 10-15 mins of abs daily.
Hit this on an empty stomach—right when you wake up.
It’s all bodyweight, no equipment required.
My go-to routine? Youtube: “Athlean-x 22.”
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Andrew Huberman, Ph.D.
Learn from Professor of Neurobiology at Stanford, @hubermanlab.
Lessons
• Brain health
• How to focus and stay motivated
• Get better at sleeping, learning, and dreaming
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Charisma is no mystery.
It's a skill you can learn.
Here are 6 rules to be charismatic 👇
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Normalize taking midday naps.
You get two days of energy in one.
How to power nap:
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You don't get what you deserve.
You get what you negotiate.
9 tips to master negotiation (in life and business):
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The best morning routine?
Starts the night before.
9 evening habits that make all the difference 👇
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The Pygmalion Effect:
When you believe in another’s potential, they rise to meet your expectations.
This effect is so powerful that researchers found just 19 words can unlock it:
Video credit: Adam Grant
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3. Social Rest
Evaluate your relationships.
• Spend more time with people who give you energy
• Spend less time with people who steal your energy
• If you're an introvert, block out time to be alone
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10 documentaries that will inspire + motivate you in 90 mins or less:
1. Man on Wire
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Millions of students are returning to school this week.
Yet 99% don't know the best tools to study smarter.
14 free tools to crush this semester 👇
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Underrated skill:
Standing up for yourself without getting emotionally worked up.
How to set boundaries (5-step framework)
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2. Mental Rest
Mental rest deficit is caused by overtaxing your thinking.
• Write down your to-dos
• Reference checklists (packing, groceries, etc.)
• Create a shutdown ritual to separate work and life
• Take a break from problem-solving
• Meditate
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2. 12ft Ladder
Want to read an article, but there’s a paywall?
Simply insert the URL into 12ft Ladder.
All sites have a non-paywall version they send to Google for SEO.
12ft finds the cached, un-paywalled version of the page.
Now you’re in.
12ft.io
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freeCodeCamp
Learn to code for free.
Lessons
• Web development and programming tutorials
• Learn HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, and more
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Here’s how to do 4-7-8 breathing:
1. Breathe in through your nose for a 4-second count.
2. Hold your breath for a 7-second count.
3. Exhale for an 8-second count, making a "whoosh" sound through pursed lips.
4. Repeat up to four times, twice per day.
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Eliud Kipchoge is the first man to ever run a marathon in under 2 hrs.
That’s roughly 4 mins 34 sec per mile—for 26.2 miles straight!
Kipchoge (@EliudKipchoge) recommends two books for peak performance:
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MIT Open CourseWare
Lessons
• Free and open publication of MIT courses
• Covers the entire MIT curriculum from undergraduate to graduate
• Courses include a syllabus, instructional materials, and assignments
• This is self-paced learning at its best
piped.video/c/mitocw
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“Not taking things personally is a superpower.” —James Clear
5 mental models to develop thick skin:
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2. Drink your Bodyweight in OZ of Water
Example: 180lb male = 180 fl oz
This does two things:
- Replenishes muscles to function
- Supports your willpower
78% of the population is dehydrated. Being as little as 2% dehydrated leads to impaired decision-making.
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1. Physical Rest
Lack of sleep and overtraining deplete your body's energy.
Get two types of physical rest, passive and active:
Passive
• Sleep 7+ hrs nightly
• Take power naps (as needed)
Active
• Stretch
• Get a massage
• Use an ergonomic chair + desk
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You don't get what you deserve.
You get what you negotiate.
9 tips to master negotiation (in business and life):
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The TL;DR:
Daily
- Everyday Abs
- Drink water (bodyweight in OZ)
- Low to no carb diet
- High protein
- Don’t drink calories
- Sleep 7.5+ hrs/night
Weekly
- Do cardio 4-5x per week (20-40 mins)
- Strength train 5x per week (<1 hr)
- Track progress (w/ scale)
- Be accountable
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Have you ever slept 7+ hours but still felt EXHAUSTED?
Me too.
While sleeping is physical rest,
You actually need 7 types of rest to avoid burnout
(According to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith).
So stay at your best with these 7 types of rest:
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The best morning routine?
Starts the night before.
9 evening habits that make all the difference:
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5. Sensory Rest
The modern individual is overstimulated.
• Take a break from social media
• Turn off notifications (sounds and visual alerts)
• Limit video meetings
• Set a relaxing evening ambiance (soothing music, candles, etc.)
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4. Spiritual Rest
Be part of something bigger than yourself.
• Volunteer
• Work a job that feels purpose-driven
• Participate in faith-based activities (if aligned to your belief system)
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6-Month Personal MBA (Book List):
Month 1
• Strategy: Zero to One
• Entrepreneurship: The Lean Startup
Month 2
• Accounting: Financial Intelligence
• Per. Finance: I Will Teach You to Be Rich
Month 3
• Marketing: 22 Laws of Marketing
• Operations: The Goal
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6. Emotional Rest
Emotional rest deficit occurs when you feel like you can't be authentic.
Ex: An airline attendant who must always smile, despite rude passengers.
• Spend time with people you can be authentic around
• Try speaking with a therapist to release emotional labor
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7. Creative Rest
Appreciate beauty in any form, whether natural or human-created:
Natural
• Take in a sunrise or sunset
• Go for a walk in nature
Human-created
• Visit a museum or art festival
• Engage with inspiring music, books, documentaries, etc.
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Everybody writes
(texts, work emails, sales copy, etc.)
But few people write well.
Here are 7 free, must-have writing tools:
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