More Internet Strangers Root For Me, 9 Ways to Boost Your Creativity, & More

The Lean Friday - June 17th, 2022

Jun 17, 2022

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TLDR:

Tweet: More Internet Strangers Root For Me
Article: 9 Ways to Boost Your Creativity
Podcast: How to Invest Like An Optimist

Tweet:

Alex Hormozi @AlexHormozi

More internet strangers root for me than people I grew up with. A few thoughts:

Alex Hormozi with some Friday inspiration? Not shocking at all. He sets the hook just right, but the ideas in the thread are worth checking out for a new mindset.

My word of advice:

Authenticity always wins.

Article:

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9 Practical Ways to Boost Your Creativity

Whether you're an artist, an actor, a lawyer, a doctor, a writer, or an engineer, there is one skill you need to be successful at your profession: Creativity. After researching the lives and careers of hundreds of innovators across industries, I’ve learned a number of practical strategies you can apply to your own work…

2 years ago · 10 likes · Polina Pompliano

This was a great mind jog. Giving ideas to spark creativity. Polina is a fantastic writer herself. So I appreciate the insight from here.

There was one that stuck out to me:

Research suggests that people’s most creative ideas strike when they’re not actively thinking about anything — that’s why showering, running, meditating, or any sort of rote activity can spark inspiration.

I have noticed this on numerous occasions, mostly around hiking, but I was never mindful of it. I am going to work on this and try a few walks a week without a phone.