3 Things I Learned Last Week #46 – Essentialism, Lecture Hacks & the Happiness Recipe

Welcome back to your favorite slice of inbox pie, “3 Things I Learned Last Week” – the weekly digest that’s more addictive than scrolling through memes at 2 AM. 🌌

This week, we’re cracking open the vault of my brain to share some gold nuggets of wisdom. Perfect for your next dinner party or to impress that cute barista who definitely digs smart people. Share this with your fellow brainiacs and let’s make learning the new cool (again)!

We’re diving headfirst into:

1. The Art of Essentialism (or How to Not Do Stuff That Doesn’t Matter)
2. Lecture Learning: Like Kung Fu but for Your Brain
3. The Science of Happiness: Because Who Doesn’t Want to be Happy?

Strap in, it’s going to be a wild ride! 🚀

🔍 The Art of Essentialism

Picture this: You’re the Indiana Jones of your life, navigating through the jungle of ‘busyness’.

Essentialism is your map, helping you dodge unnecessary traps and focus on the treasure – what really matters. Greg McKeown is like your Yoda, teaching you that sometimes, doing less is the ultimate power move.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The 90/10 rule: Only do the stuff that gives you massive results. Like choosing the right Netflix show on the first try.
• Life editing: Chop out the time-wasters. Sorry, endless scrolling on social media.
• Sleep is your superpower: Nap like a boss for better brain magic.

🎥 Be an Essentialism Ninja here.

🛤️ Lecture Learning: Kung Fu for Your Brain

Ever felt like a zombie in a lecture?

Time to awaken the brain ninja in you! This isn’t about just warming a seat; it’s about absorbing knowledge like a sponge in a water fight.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Prep like a chef: Mix up your learning ingredients before the lecture.
• Be active, not passive: Like texting, but it’s your brain doing the talking.
• Review like you’re prepping for a zombie apocalypse: Revisit, rehearse, survive!

🎥 Get your brain black belt here.

🏗️ The Science of Happiness: More Than Just Eating Ice Cream

What’s the recipe for happiness?

Spoiler: It’s not just binge-watching your favorite show with a tub of ice cream (though that does help sometimes).

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Friends are better than followers: Real connections beat online ones, every time.
• Treat your body like a temple: Or at least like a really nice Airbnb.
• Find your why: Like Simon Sinek, but for your whole life.

🎥 Discover your happy dance here.

And that’s a wrap for “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! If these insights sparked a lightbulb, or even a tiny LED of curiosity, then my job here is done. Stay hungry for knowledge, my friends!

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Here’s to a week of discoveries and ‘aha!’ moments!

Stay groovy,

~ Nathan 🌟