114: Inputs and PKM Stacks

Based on the latest science, 'Brain Wash' reveals how modern life, including digital media and unhealthy lifestyle choices, undermines our mental and physical health. The book presents a 10-day bootcamp program, including a meal plan and 40 original recipes, to help readers think more clearly, make better decisions, strengthen relationships, and develop healthier habits. It focuses on the impact of inflammation on the brain and provides strategies to regain control over decision-making, promote empathy, and foster a more fulfilling life.

In 'The Practice', Seth Godin emphasizes the importance of consistent creative work and the process of creation over the outcome. The book argues that creativity is a choice driven by the desire to find new truths, solve problems, and serve others. Godin insists that the practice itself is the output, and it is what we can control. He encourages readers to trust the process, commit to the journey, and embrace discomfort and potential failure as part of the creative process. The book also highlights the importance of generosity and serving others through one's work, and it discourages the pursuit of external validation and outcomes.

In 'Hyperfocus', Chris Bailey explores the science of attention and provides practical strategies for managing distractions. The book introduces two key mental modes: hyperfocus, which is intense and deliberate attention for high productivity, and scatterfocus, a creative mode that allows for novel connections and insights. Bailey offers advice on setting intentions, modifying environments to reduce distractions, controlling motivation, and strategically using both hyperfocus and scatterfocus to enhance productivity and creativity.