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Elegant & curated articles by Omar M Almahmoud, selected from his daily writings and reading list in life, business and self improvement. All republished articles are owned by their original authors. The articles are reblogged here under Fair Use for educational and non commercial purposes.

Habits

7 Morning Habits That Can Affect Your Entire Day

Your morning routine is like setting up a string of dominoes: You line everything up for success, but one false move can cause it all to come tumbling down. In order to set the right tone for the rest of your day, experts say you should adjust the following seven habits. 1. HITTING THE SNOOZE BUTTON It’s tempting to steal a few more minutes of sleep, but hitting snooze has

A Beginner's Guide To Smiling In Public

Frequently, when I’ve presented in public, I’ve been told that I need to smile more, or that I look too serious. This is a challenge for me because I feel like I’m already smiling. I’m smiling on the inside, but apparently my muscles aren’t cooperating, or the signals my brain is receiving lead my brain to believe I’m smiling when I’m not. I was recently on a panel at an event

Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions (109 Models Explained)

We wrote a book on mental models. You can learn about the project here. This guide will dive into everything you need to know about mental models. By the time you’re done this article, you’ll think better, make fewer mistakes, and get better results. Let’s explore the following: What Are Mental Models? Mental models are how we understand the world. Not only do they shape what we think and how