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2024-05-01 16:41:00
You’re at your desk, ready to write an article. A quick mind map might help organize your thoughts, so you start scribbling in your notebook. But then, a nagging thought arises: isn’t there a better tool out there? Before you know it, you’re searching for alternatives and watching tutorials. Hours slip by, and your article ... Read More
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2024-04-25 21:40:10
Cansu Tastan is the co-creator and designer of Defter Notes, a tool for infinite spatial thinking. We talked about the power of bridging the gap between analog and digital, how to interact with ideas in a tangible way, how spatial computing can support neurodiversity in note-taking, creating a liminal space for brain dumps, and more.
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2024-04-24 16:01:00
When I started working at Google, I was quickly introduced to the job ladder that has since become pervasive in the tech industry. Depending on your first job there, you get assigned to a particular ladder, with fixed accomplishments to demonstrate in order to climb to the next level. For example, in marketing, you are ... Read More
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2024-04-15 16:22:00
Motivation is a fickle friend. One day, you’re bursting with energy and enthusiasm, tackling your projects with a sense of flow. The next, you find yourself stuck in a rut, struggling to muster the drive to get anything done. It’s a frustrating cycle that can leave you feeling helpless and unproductive. This is especially true ... Read More
The post The Self-Motivation Toolkit: How to Stay Curious and Committed appeared first on Ness Labs.
2024-04-08 17:32:00
Ever since humans have learned to write, we have documented how special we are and how we differ from other animals. Imagination, morality, and culture are traits thought to only be found in humans. Another aspect that seems to be uniquely human is the need to keep busy. Most animals would be happy if their ... Read More
The post The Illusion of Productivity: Why We Are Addicted to Busyness appeared first on Ness Labs.
2024-04-03 16:27:00
The reading paradox has fascinated scientists for a while. There are many benefits we can unlock by reading everyday to activate the reading parts of the human brain.
The post The Reading Mind: Surprising Science-Based Benefits of Reading Everyday appeared first on Ness Labs.
2024-04-01 16:39:00
Curiosity has been a driving force behind our species’ remarkable success. By pushing us to question the status quo and explore the unknown, this innate desire to learn has sparked some of our greatest achievements—and shaped the course of human history. In a world where AI is rapidly transforming our lives, it may seem obvious ... Read More
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2024-03-28 17:18:11
Beloga offers multi-source knowledge management to offer hyper-contextualized insights, streamline workflows, and make information retrieval easy. In this interview, we talked about addressing the challenges of knowledge management and transfer, cultivating an environment conducive to innovation, and their vision of building a world where information is effortlessly accessible and where we can all work at the speed of thought.
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2024-03-25 17:41:00
Intentional curiosity is the ability to direct your attention towards information inside or outside of you in a deliberate way. In other words, curiosity helps us direct our limited attentional resources to the most important stimuli within our attentional field.
The post Intentional Curiosity: Get your Brain to Focus on What Matters appeared first on Ness Labs.
2024-03-22 23:42:34
What should you read this month? This is your March 2024 guide to discovering the most insightful, inspiring, and transformative books on mindful productivity, creative growth, holistic ambition, and developing a healthier relationship with work.
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