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Dec 27, 2022Liked by Josh Brake

"Fostering a daily practice of noticing – write down responses to a few short prompts each evening before bed. "

In a workplace setting, but applicable in other areas, see the research of Teresa Amabile, especially The Progress Principle --

https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6409&view=publications

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Another one to add to my reading list. Love different angles emphasizing the benefits of focusing on process and the small gains.

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Dec 27, 2022Liked by Josh Brake

Thank you for an insightful, hopeful, and challenging entry into a new year! "The truth is that our days consist of the things that we pay attention to."

A quote to support your intentions -- from poet Mary Oliver, in section 4 of "Sometimes" --

https://www.livingcompass.org/wwow/pay-attention-be-astonished-tell-about-it

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Dec 27, 2022·edited Dec 27, 2022Author

Thanks for this, Daniel. Wasn’t familiar with Mary Oliver but this poem really resonates!

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