How Little “Thank Yous” to Yourself Add Up

How Little “Thank Yous” to Yourself Add Up

I heard on a podcast recently that being polite to AI bots (like saying “please” and “thank you”) ultimately costs millions of dollars and energy. It reminded me that seemingly small, unremarkable actions, multiplied over time or at scale, can lead to time, dollars and effort “well spent,” to steal the line from Sam Altman.

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App: 15 Minutes A Day to Overwrite Negative Thoughts

App: 15 Minutes A Day to Overwrite Negative Thoughts

I've been dragging my feet on meditating lately. I know 110% that it would benefit me. But sometimes humans are stubborn and won't pick up the tools we know will help (same with exercise and nutrition for a lot of folks). So when Peter told me about this app offering a 30-day free trial of daily positive affirmations I was intrigued. I've been listening to one or two a day for a week and I am starting to notice a difference. It feels a little silly at first, but I recognize that's part of the negative programming in my brain. I appreciate the science and research behind this idea and how it leverages the brain's neuroplasticity to pre-program negative patterns. Two thumbs up! Let's get some positive self-talk going in 2024!

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