Idea Journal Weekly 3 By Idea Journal We combine 3 ideas to help you think differently and be more creative. 162 issues Subscribe to our newsletter
#159 Oct 4, 2020 Weekly 3: Stop lying to yourself – Summary: We often lie to ourselves because it’s convenient or because the truth hurts. Whatever the r
#158 Sep 27, 2020 Weekly 3: Being useful > Being passionate – Summary: The title of this issue (Being useful > Being passionate) can be misleading. Ideally, you
#157 Sep 20, 2020 Weekly 3: Adaptability > Persistence – Summary: Persistence in the face of adversity is useful, but not if you’re headed in the wrong direct
#156 Sep 13, 2020 Weekly 3: Be a better communicator – Summary: The first step to becoming a better communicator is to be less selfish. Think about what’s e
#155 Sep 6, 2020 Weekly 3: Some helpful life hacks – Summary: Hacks help us do more with less effort and less time. But one of the best hacks is making be
#154 Aug 30, 2020 Weekly 3: Use physics to find your next opportunity – Summary: Inertia and momentum are helpful concepts outside the field of physics. You can use them as
#153 Aug 23, 2020 Weekly 3: Stop talking so much – Summary: Too much talking can muddle your message and even make you appear weak. In a group context,
#152 Aug 16, 2020 Weekly 3: Revealing the role of status – Summary Comparing ourselves to others drives much of our thinking and behavior -- often more than we'
#151 Aug 9, 2020 Weekly 3: To be right more, be wrong less – SummaryYou can increase your odds of being right by decreasing your odds of being wrong. Here are thr
#150 Aug 2, 2020 Weekly 3: You want to be rare & valuable – SummaryWould you pay a premium for an average product that’s easily replaced? You should view your ow
#149 Jul 26, 2020 Weekly 3: You're out of touch – SummaryWe believe we know what drives other people. But too often our “understanding” acts more like
#148 Jul 19, 2020 Weekly 3: Become more "time-literate" – Summary: Expect delays. Take the path of more resistance. Look beyond the clock. (~3 min read)
#147 Jul 12, 2020 Weekly 3: Bias of expertise – Summary: Acknowledge your bias. Focus on your strengths. Find complementary skills. (~4 min read)
#146 Jul 5, 2020 Weekly 3: Influences from the past – Summary: Find the future in the past. Examine your beliefs. Uncover incentives. (~3 min read)
#145 Jun 28, 2020 Weekly 3: Our need to be right – Summary: Question your influences. Find value in vagueness. Earn your opinions. (~3 min read)
#144 Jun 21, 2020 Weekly 3: Listening to yourselves – Summary: Get in touch with your past self. See the many faces you wear. Picture yourself in 10 years.
#143 Jun 14, 2020 Weekly 3: Seeing beyond your bias – Summary: Embrace your ignorance. Insulate more people. Step outside for a different view. (~5 min rea
