3 Things I Learned Last Week #58 – Books, Phones, and Time Machines

Welcome to the 58th episode of the wildly entertaining newsletter saga, “3 Things I Learned Last Week”! 🌟

Strap in, dear reader, because you’re about to embark on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the winding tunnels of my brain, where I distill oceans of knowledge into three sparkling droplets of wisdom. If you enjoy having your mind tickled as much as your funny bone, forward this newsletter to pals who cherish a good chuckle alongside an enlightenment snack.

Ready? Here’s the lowdown:

1. The Art of Wrestling with War and Peace (and not crying for help)
2. The Night Scroll: Breaking Up with Your Phone Before Bed
3. Time Bending: How to live a Month in 24 Hours

Let’s jump into the deep end!

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📚 The Art of Wrestling with War and Peace (and not crying for help)

Ever caught yourself staring blankly at a book, wondering if the words are in Ancient Greek? This segment is your knight in shining armor, ready to joust with those formidable tomes on your behalf.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Pre-reading is your secret weapon: It’s like getting to know the maze before you enter. Who doesn’t like a cheat sheet?
• Analytical reading, AKA detective mode: Not just reading but sleuthing for clues beyond the ink.
• Book graffiti is cool: Scribble, underline, or doodle your way to clarity. Your future self will thank you.

🎥 Witness the mastery of conquering literary behemoths here.

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📱 The Night Scroll: Breaking Up with Your Phone Before Bed

Are the last thing you see at night and the first thing you see in the morning pixels? Let’s stage an intervention.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Scrolling addiction is real: And it’s stealing your dreams (literally).
• Going app-less could set you free: Imagine a morning not starting with existential dread from your news feed.
• Choose life, not likes: Make your digital habits as intentional as choosing your socks. Some days you might not need socks.

🎥 Embark on a quest for digital detox and morning bliss.

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⏱️ Time Bending: How to live a Month in 24 Hours

Fancy squeezing a month’s work into a single, gloriously productive day? It’s not sorcery, it’s science (and a bit of art).

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• The flow state is your superhero cape: Wear it and become invincible to procrastination.
• Plan like a general going to war: With precision, strategy, and snacks. Always pack snacks.
• Life is short. Be a time wizard: Apply these principles beyond work for maximum awe and minimal regret.

🎥 Transform into a productivity juggernaut here.

And that, my friends, wraps up this week’s edition of “3 Things I Learned Last Week.” May these nuggets of knowledge enrich your lives and spark endless curiosity.

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Here’s to a week brimming with laughter, growth, and maybe a little bit of mischief. Keep learning, keep laughing, and keep being awesome.

With a twinkle in my eye and wisdom to share,

~ Nathan