Spark Notes: Weekly Insights in 3 Bites (18/02/2024)

Hey Curious Minds,

This week's Spark Notes takes a dive into Confidence, Shallow Knowledge and Being Boring.

3 Sparks

On Confidence: The Invisible Currency of Success

Picture this: Two job candidates walk into an interview. One stumbles on their words, their eyes dart around nervously. The other speaks clearly, their head held high. Who do you think gets the job? It's no secret that confidence plays a huge role in success. It's not about muscles or fancy talk, but about a belief in yourself that everyone can feel.

So, how do you build this special "something"? It's all about keeping your word to yourself. Said you'd finish your assignment? Do it! Every task you conquer, big or small, is a brick laid in the foundation of your confidence. Think of it like building a dream LEGO castle, block by block. Each step fills you with pride and sets you up for more victories.

But what if you mess up? It happens to everyone! The key is to not let setbacks define you. Just like a fire needs tending, confidence needs a little boost after a fall. Choose tasks you know you can do, one after another, proving to yourself that you're capable. It's like saving up tiny wins, which, like magic, turn into a giant pile of self-belief!

Remember, confidence isn't magic, it's a choice. Make a promise to yourself, keep it, and watch your inner champion rise!

On Shallow Knowledge

The greatest threat right now is a lack of deep knowledge. Everyone is trying to find the quickest path. Programmers, writers, creators, marketers. They copy-paste to make up for a lack of understanding and skill. They don't realize that the quickest fix is the longest path. — Dan Koe

Be Boring

The older I get, the more I realize that success at most things isn't about finding the one trick or secret nobody knows about. It's consistently doing the boring, mundane things everyone knows about but is too unfocused/undisciplined to do. Get good at boring. — Mark Manson

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• Notion: Where I store every single thought and insight.

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1 Reflection:

Creation cures anxiety, in almost all cases.

This is something that is very well put by Zach Pogrob, If he wouldn’t have summed this up in a beautiful way, I would’ve done it.

Until next week,

Husam

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