July 30, 2024: The Surprising Power of The Long Game

“Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.”

― Nelson Mandela

Hi friends,

How's everything going?
This is Kei and Kazuki, founders of Glasp 👋

We hand-picked 3 good articles for you to highlight this week. Hope they'll help you get new ideas and perspectives. (You can read this online!)


📚 3 Good Articles for You

How to Open Communication
by Deb Liu (7 mins)

  • Effective Communication Prompts: Use questions like "Tell me more," "Could you share an example?" and "What led you to this decision?" to encourage open dialogue.
  • Personal and Professional Use: These prompts help in understanding perspectives and addressing issues in both personal and work settings.
  • Listening and Support: Emphasize listening and understanding before solving problems to improve relationships and communication.

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These 17 Stoic Lessons Will Make You Wise & Wealthy
by Darius Foroux (4 mins)

  • Focus on Responses: Manage reactions to events, view misfortunes as growth opportunities, and practice mental resilience.
  • Mindfulness and Simplicity: Avoid negative influences, live simply, and appreciate what you have without succumbing to superficial desires.
  • Consistent Virtuous Living: Apply principles consistently, practice moderation and self-restraint, and find joy in small, virtuous actions.

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The Surprising Power of The Long Game
by FS (3 mins)

  • Long Game Benefits: The long game yields significant advantages through consistent, patient effort, leading to lasting success rather than relying on luck.
  • Short Game Drawbacks: The short game offers immediate but temporary gains, resulting in long-term difficulties as small disadvantages accumulate.
  • Strategic Patience: Success in the long game requires patience and focus on sustainable actions, like investing in relationships, health, and finances, leading to compounded rewards over time.

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📣 Community

  • 🟨 Post feature:
    We added the "post" feature, which allows you to write posts or blogs directly on Glasp ✍️ This new addition is designed to streamline the workflow for creators and learners alike, enabling you to transform your collected ideas into insightful content effortlessly. Please check this tutorial to see how it works 👀
  • 🟥 Glasp Talk with Eliot Peper:
    Glasp Talk features intimate interviews with luminaries, revealing their emotions, experiences, and stories. The guest, Eliot Peper, is a bestselling author renowned for his speculative thrillers that explore the intersection of technology and culture. Eliot transitioned from a research assistant and entrepreneur to a celebrated writer, driven by his love for reading and storytelling.

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❤️ Gratitude

We found some people who mentioned Glasp in their articles and blogs, and we appreciate all the kindness!

Thank you for sharing and mentioning us on Twitter, LinkedIn, and/or in your blogs 🙂 We appreciate your support! Please feel free to ask us anything at any time! Also, feel free to join our Slack community ;)

Hope you enjoyed reading this newsletter!
See you next week ;)

Best,
Kei and Kazuki

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