BrainPint - Sobremesa: Making Space

Hi everyone,

This week we're talking about how to foster deeper connections, the effects of space on the human body, a magic loop as a framework for career growth and marketing channels that consistently work.

Cheers,
Janel

Sobremesa: To live a better life, we should eat dinner like the Spanish
Sobremesa, a beautiful Spanish term, encapsulates the essence of the post-dinner experience where individuals unwind, engage in conversation, and foster connection around the table. It's a state of mind that sets aside obligations and allows you to fully immerse yourself in the company of loved ones. In the three years (and counting!) that I've lived in Spain, I've discovered the incredible value of carving out space for others and embracing the present moment, rather than being consumed by a hectic schedule.

What Spending A Year In Space Does To The Human Body
Frank Rubio is back on Earth after an epic 371-day space adventure aboard the ISS, and things in his body have changed. An interesting read on the impact of space on bones, muscles, eyesight, skin and gut flora.

Just Looking
A wonderful reminder to thoughtfully engage with others and take the initiative to create the world you want to live in. I loved reading this short piece. "If you’re just looking, stay home. Plenty to see from your couch. For people seeking to make a difference, it begins with helping other people make a difference." 

How To Get Your Mojo Back
You’re not depressed but you’re not happy – you’re languishing. Get your mojo back using these techniques:

• Connect with the situation. Learn to name and accept your feelings.
• Connect with others. Meaning comes from other people, so make time to be in contact with those you love. Small acts of kindness are an easy way to connect.
• Connect with yourself. Spend some time reflecting on what makes you tick and challenge yourself to do something you’ve never done before.

The Magic Loop: A Framework For Career Growth
A tactical guide on how to use the loop to grow your personal skills and abilities as well as your career, responsibilities, and compensation.

1. Do your current job well
2. Ask your manager how you can help them
3. Do what they ask
4. Ask your manager if you could help in a way that also grows your skills toward a particular goal
5. Do as they suggest, and repeat in a loop from step 4
   

Long story short, foster a great relationship with your manager and take initative. Connects with Obama's career advice for young people.

11 Marketing Channels That Consistently Work For Founders
Things that just work, accompanied with examples. SEO comes in first, before product launch platforms, app exchanges/marketplaces, Reddit (subreddits), cold email outreach, "powered by" marketing, proactive word of mouth, software directories, and freelancing marketplaces.

Headline Hero - Tool that generates headline suggestions based on the story copy you input, helping you craft attention-grabbing titles effortlessly.

Super Agent - A browser extension and web service that makes browsing faster, more private, and ad-free by automatically managing cookies based on user preferences. No more pesky popups.

Sit In Shade - Enter your starting point and destination and this website will tell you where in the bus you should sit to not be toasted by the sun. Lovely!

Sheetshot - Use this tool to make a screenshot of a public Google Sheet. Produces a 1920x1080 image.

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