#95: Beginner's Mind

A BRIEF MEDITATION

Imagine watching the brink of dawn rise at the top of a serene mountain range. Inhale slowly through your nose, allowing your lungs to fill completely, and exhale any tension.

With each ray of sunlight that spreads across the landscape, your mind opens wider. Your boundless potential expands.

Today is an invitation to approach every experience with wonder and without judgment.

Consider how this mindset can transform your interactions, work, and personal growth. Carry this sense of renewal and openness with you throughout the day,

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Beginner vs. expert.

At first glance, these two seem like they're like oil and water.

The truth is, embodying a beginner's mindset (even if you’re experienced) will make you exponentially more creative and effective.

Keeping a beginner's mind doesn't mean forgetting all you know. It means that, when facing a challenge, you don't rush or do what you always do. You pause and ponder. You ask questions to uncover new paths. This is your beginner's mind at work.

Only once you've given yourself proper space to think do your skills and know-how come into play. This is when your expertise shines the brightest.

Don't be fooled. A beginner's mindset won't slow you down. It elevates your approach. A still & curious mind builds and deepens mastery in ways you’ve never experienced.

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TIP OF THE WEEK

Routines. We all have them. They're our brain's way of going on autopilot, saving us energy on day-to-day tasks. But sticking to routines can sometimes mean missing out on more efficient (and innovative!) ways of doing things.

This week:

• Pick a task or a challenge that takes up quite a bit of time. (One that your instinct tells you there's probably a better way!)

• Ask AI to approach the task from a different professional's perspective. If you're a project manager, seek a designer's advice. Or ask how a world-class chess player would design your next marketing strategy!
  
  This is more than just a fun exercise, it will unlock completely different ideas you'd never considered before!

Pro tip: To avoid industry or technical jargon (for example, if you're asking for an engineer's perspective), ask AI to explain it as if you’re 12 years old.

IT’S ALL GOOD (NEWS)

Here are a few stories that may spark curiosity and wonder. ✨

• 🪴 Sustainability: EPA Limits Toxic Air Pollution From Chemical Plants

• 🦫 Biodiversity: Mammal Once Considered Eradicated in 1800s Colonizing Again in Ohio

• 🍦Culture: The Storyteller of Karachi and His Ice-Cream Cart Library

• 🏃🏻‍♂️ Incredible Humanity: British Man Finishes His Run Across Africa: 385 Marathons in 352 days