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This week we're exploring learning loss, why you should learn how to market things and how to be kinder to yourself!

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Janel

Why You Should Learn To Market Stuff, Including Yourself
You'll find it challenging to stand out in a sea of competition if you can't sell your ideas well. I love The Woke Salaryman. There are timeless lessons in each of these comics.

You'll forget most of what you learn. What should you do about that?
I've forgotten most of the facts I mass-memorized in school. Chances are, so have you. But learning isn't that much about retaining information. It's all about vibes. We also don't remember facts as much as feelings. Excellent read about learning loss.

Umami: You never say its name, yet you taste it every day
"Sweet, bitter, salty, sour. These are the four basic tastes we were taught in grade school. But there is a fifth: umami. And it's everywhere."

How To Go Through A Rebrand
Jay Clouse takes us behind the scenes in a rebrand of Creator Science. He shares why he made the switch, the rebranding process and all the fun bits in between

How To Be Kinder To Yourself
Learn self-compassion techniques to help tame your inner critic while helping you change for the better

Othership - Music-driven guided breathwork classes to lift you up and ground you down: kickstart your day, cultivate focus, fight fatigue, sleep deeper & regulate your emotions. 

I used to be a skeptic about breathwork but am building a regular habit by using this app. Feels like I barely scratched the surface here, but I'm enjoying learning about the science-backed how + why of breathing mechanics. Give it a spin too!

Aerolopa - Get detailed aircraft seating plans with accurately produced cabin diagrams to choose the perfect seat for your flight. Move over, SeatGuru.

Lindy Hacker News - An aggregation of timeless articles that get reposted on Hacker News that you can learn from.

Podcast Operating System - A resource that helps Notion dashboard that helps podcasters pitch, produce, publish, promote & monetize their podcasts.

Secret - Get generous discounts on SaaS software. Deals include AWS, Stripe, Notion & Airtable credit (>$500), Typeform Pro, and a lot more. Use the promo code JANEL20 to get 20% off on any membership plan with Secret.

Design The Next iPhone - Just for laughs. Don't blame me if you have too much fun.

This Image Does Not Exist - Play a guessing game - is the image generated by a machine or a human?

Thought Maybe - Library of documentaries that you can watch for free to inspire critical thinking and direct action.