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1 Method To Survive Hard Times + 5 Other Essential Life Lessons
Plus: The Best Advice On Weight Loss and Nutrition I’ve Ever Heard
Prime (noun)
the state or time of greatest vigour or success in a person’s life.
Hi, I’m Jason. I know time is your most precious commodity, so I’ve curated the best content I’ve discovered this week to help you live better and lead better.

Jason Leavy
Founder
🧠 MIND
“Understanding how your brain actually learns has never been more important,” says neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff, and I’m 100% with her. This short read explains why learning how to learn (metacognition) is your most crucial skill in a rapidly changing world.
Think you’re a good listener? The reality is that most of us get it wrong, often without realizing it. Discover the 5 listening mistakes that could be holding your team and business back in this Harvard Business Review podcast. It’s a 30-minute investment of your time, but the ROI will be huge as it’s packed with actionable insights.
💪 BODY
Here’s 50 seconds that will make you rethink what you know about nutrition, weight loss and dieting. But I would strongly encourage you to watch the entire interview with actor Ethan Suplee about his extraordinary transformation from 530 pounds to fit. His story exposes the myths of quick fixes and the power of rewiring your brain to lose weight.
At the age of 52, I introduced mobility and yoga sessions into my workout routine and it’s been transformational, hence wanting to share this article on 8 great yoga poses for beginners. You’ll unlock so many physical and mental benefits ranging from staying injury-free through to stress relief.
🎯 PURPOSE
A 2-minute read on how to survive hard times by author and investor Sahil Bloom - the Stockdale Paradox, which involves the ability to hold two minds at once, holds the key.
Indra Nooyi ran a $200 billion global empire at Pepsico and became one of the most influential business leaders of our time. In this raw conversation she talks about the hidden cost of rising to the top and what it taught her about how to lead without losing who you are.
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