Hi everyone,

This week we're diving into how our lives are driven by network effects, how to be less bothered about things in life, and how you can build culture in a remote team.

I'd really love to grow this newsletter in the last quarter of the year! If you could share it with a friend or invite them to subscribe at BrainPint.com, it would go a long way!

Cheers,
Janel

Your Life Is Driven By Network Effects
Life-changing read, especially if you are young. 

Your network shapes your life: the people you surround yourself with, what job you choose and the city you're in.

"In your first job, go work with people whose career path you want to emulate. Optimize for network.

The early professional relationships you form will have bigger influence on your skillset, your lifetime earning potential, and the mastery of your craft than the particulars of your job description, the income, the company perks, or the brand name on your resume."

10 Ways To Be More Unbothered

• Enjoy misadventures as side quests. Detours are part of the trip.
  
• Leave more slack in all the systems. Budget more time, patience and possibility.
• Distance yourself from emotional black holes. If someone, someplace, or some activity sets your teeth on edge, avoid it if possible.

The Five Types of Indie Newsletter Business Models
There are 5 different types of indie newsletters (Analyst, Curator, Expert, Reporter, Writer), and corresponding business models. Learn more to identify what kind of newsletter you might want to launch.

The Twisted Life Of Clippy
Microsoft created an annoying paperclip in the 90's which became a cultural icon.

Supercharge Your Productivity
Has the daily whirlwind of activities swept you away while your greatest priorities take a back seat?

Are you one “side hustle” or “productivity app” away from finding enduring and sustainable happiness in your life?

Supercharge your Productivity is a course that connects the pursuit of productivity to life’s larger questions so you can design a system that works for you.

You’ll learn how to:
- Get more done (by working smarter)
- Think bigger (versus making smaller things better)
- Invest in improving your mind, career and relationships

I've seen the transformative effect this course has on many of my friends, it's helped them learn how to live better, take their careers on a whole new trajectory and build amazing relationships. I'm a big fan of Khe's work and excited to join the upcoming cohort myself - come join me!
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Wine Blueprint
This free weekly newsletter helps demystify the often-complicated world of wine and make learning about it more approachable. Every week I learn how to enjoy wine more thanks to this fantastic resource.

10 Ideas For Building Great Culture In A Distributed Team
Useful ideas to build culture and foster relationships when you're working with teammates from across the world. I implemented the Weekend Bot immediately in my team and received fantastic pictures + huge smiles!

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They Got Acquired - Learn from stories of founders who've exited their businesses for $100K-$50M, and get resources that help you sell your company. Subscribe for free.

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Words Against Strangers - Play a word-guessing duel with an Internet stranger.

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