Will Being Too Timid Hold You Back?
Article Round-Up: 9.29.24
Enjoy this week’s curated round-up of articles, podcasts, and more from the web to help you live a healthier, happier life.
Featured Thoughts:
Being Too Timid Will Lead To Failure
Takeaway: Fill a glass of water and try pouring it slowly into another glass. The slower you pour, the more you spill.
Conversely, by committing to the pour you can transfer all of the water without a mess.
When we’re unsure, we tend to slowdown to give ourselves more time to process. This can be a good thing, but not always.
Practice knowing when to hit the brakes and when to speed up.
Published This Week:
How Willpower Alone Will Fail You (And What To Do Instead)
Takeaway: Relying on willpower alone isn’t enough to keep you on track, especially when it runs out by the end of the day. This article covers four ways to plan for success that you can start right now.
An important point to keep in mind from this article:
You’ve probably got enough willpower to handle one tough decision a day. That’s it.
How We Snuck Into Spain’s Biggest Attraction—Without Speaking The Language
Takeaway: This experience became memorable because it combined an emotional rollercoaster of disappointment, problem-solving, and an unexpected win, reinforcing how the most unforgettable moments often come from the unexpected.
Inside it dives into the science of creating memorable experiences, like embracing the unexpected and breaking from routine to invite new, emotionally charged stories into your life.
Just For Fun:
How Did Chicken Nuggets Become A Cultural Staple?
Takeaway: If you know my stance on chicken nuggets (peak human culinary excellence), then it’s no surprise this article made the list.
From humble origins: Chicken nuggets were originally devised as a way to use more of the chicken with less waste. (+1 for the good guys.)
Rise to stardom: Of course, people ignored chicken nuggets until McDonald’s released it on their menu. (Because cools kids can make anything popular.)
Evidence of neglect: Somehow, these tasty little nuggets became the symbol of failed or lazy parenting. (How dare you feed your children these delicious little bits of protein that come in fun shapes?)
Crossing socioeconomic lines: Apparently, everyone gets joy from chicken nuggets, no matter your financial standing. They are universally loved by all. (Unless you’re a psychopath.)
(jk, we love you too non chicken nugget lovers.)
The bottom line: There are better protein options from a nutrition perspective. But like all things food-related, moderation is key. Enjoy those dino nuggets with your kids from time to time, because one thing is clear:
Chicken Nuggets are an American icon. (mic drop.)
P.S. Yesterday I gave a stellar masterclass on overcoming negative thinking. At the end I offered attendees our Negative Thinking Cheat Sheet, which covers fifteen of the most common negative thinking patterns and how to combat them.
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