Hey there, welcome to Further. Let’s take a quick look at this week’s issue.
We’ll explore:
- Why organic food is getting more affordable
- Which type of person to avoid for financial growth
- A simple system for increased productivity
- How to increase your self confidence
- When life balance robs you of joy
That plus five more valuable resources for living the life you want. Enjoy!
Keep going-
Brian Clark
Further
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Shape Shifter
Studies suggest protein-pacing helps fit people get even fitter. An expert breaks down what you need to know.
How to Get Into the Best Shape of Your Life, According to Science
Whole in Your Wallet
It’s a long-running joke — due to the expense of organic food, the leading grocery chain that brought it into the mainstream is known as Whole Paycheck. Thanks to the acquisition of the chain by Amazon and a broader strategic vision, however, prices are coming down.
Amazon is Nudging Whole Foods a Little Closer to Half Paycheck
San Marino Time
Did you know there is a country within the country of Italy (other than Vatican City)? San Marino is east of Florence, and it’s only 23.6 square miles in area.
This Is the Least-visited Country in Europe and It’s Absolutely Gorgeous
Debbie Downer
Your friendships could have a major impact on your net worth. After researching the daily habits of wealthy people for five years, author Thomas C. Corley found that they avoid one type of person at all costs: pessimists.
A Man Who Studied Rich People for 5 Years Found That They Avoid One Type of Person
Emotions in Motion
Emotional intelligence is a big deal for work, now and in the future. It’s a set of skills that most people struggle with, not to mention those pesky robots that are coming. And if you got that Billy Squier reference from 1982 in the subhead, you’re already good with me.
These Are The 4 Emotional-Intelligence Job Skills You’ll Need In The Future
Priority Fail
The Ivy Lee Method of prioritizing your to-do list seems stupidly simple. How could something this simple be worth so much? What makes it so effective?
The Ivy Lee Method: The Daily Routine Experts Recommend for Peak Productivity
Confidence Game
How often has a lack of self-confidence, or a feeling of inadequacy, stopped us from doing something awesome? It can plague all areas of our lives, but learning to feel worthy and to have confidence in ourselves can change everything.
The Amazing Self-Confidence Habit
There is No Gate
What does it mean to be “open-minded?” Experiments in personality psychology show that open-minded people do indeed process information in different ways, and may literally see the world differently from the average person.
Openness to Experience: The Gates of the Mind
Mindful Minimalism
Many previous studies on meditation look at the effects of 8 or 10-week courses: a length of time that is not practical for many. For this study, 66 participants were given three 25-minute training sessions on consecutive days, which led to less stress compared to the control group.
Meditation: The Minimum Amount That Works
Balancing Act
We’re told to live balanced lives, despite the difficulty associated with managing that. And yet we’re often the happiest when we’re singularly focused and immersed in a completely unbalanced way (also known as flow).
Maybe We All Need a Little Less Balance
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