Plan for Chaos

How to stick to your goals when life gets crazy

Welcome to The RNDM issue #22, your weekly source for the most interesting and thought-provoking content out there!

Each week, we curate a selection of articles, books, and other media that we think will pique your interest and stimulate your mind.

Whether you're looking for something to read on your commute, something to spark a conversation with friends, or just something to pass the time, we've got you covered.

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TL:DR

  1. Want healthier chocolate? It's all about the location of fat!

  2. Boost creativity with the Zwicky Box - a method that increases brain efficiency by 100x!

  3. Learn to think creatively and innovate with the podcast episode "Unlocking Creativity"

  4. Maximize productivity and creativity with "Deep Work"

  5. Prepare for life's curveballs with the "Plan for Chaos" strategy - reduce goals but stick to schedule

This Week

Chocolate lovers, celebrate!

Scientists at the University of Leeds have unlocked the secret to why chocolate feels so good to eat. The study found that the location of fat in the chocolate, not just the amount of fat, is what gives chocolate its smooth and enjoyable quality.

This means that manufacturers can now create healthier versions of chocolate without sacrificing the beloved texture we all know and love. Who said healthy and tasty can't go hand in hand?

Stuck on a problem or project?

Try the Zwicky Box, a method for problem-solving and creativity developed by Swiss astronomer Fritz Zwicky.

It breaks down a problem into categories, adds values and creates unique solutions. This method can increase the brain's efficiency by 100 times. Give it a try and unleash your full creative potential.

In this podcast episode, Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman deep dives and discusses the neuroscience, biology and mechanics of creative thinking and provides tools to improve one's ability to think creatively and innovate in any field.

He talks about the importance of convergent and divergent thinking in generating creative ideas and suggests three types of meditation tools that can help improve these thinking patterns.

Huberman also covers the role of dopamine and mood in the creative process and provides tips for increasing dopamine levels through behavior, nutrition, and supplementation.

He also highlights the benefits of movement and storytelling as well as the effects of substances like alcohol, cannabis, and psilocybin on creative ability.

Overall, the episode emphasizes that creativity is a skill that can be cultivated and enhanced through various tools.

Are you struggling to get things done despite working long hours?

The solution could be something called "Deep Work." It's the ability to focus on a task without distractions, and can lead to improved productivity and creativity. In this article, "Deep Work" by Doist, you'll learn how to set aside specific time for deep work, minimize distractions and set clear goals, and how developing a deep work routine can help you achieve maximum productivity.

So, if you're looking to boost your productivity and achieve more in less time, give deep work a try!

It's easy to set goals, but sticking to them can be a whole different story.

Life often throws unexpected obstacles our way, making it hard to stay on track. But what if there was a way to prepare for those obstacles ahead of time?

James Clear shares a strategy known as the "plan for chaos" mentality. By adopting this mentality, we can focus on reducing the scope of our goals but sticking to the schedule.

He also suggests using the If-Then Technique, where we create a strategy for reducing the scope but sticking to the schedule before we actually need to do so.

So, the next time life throws you a curveball, you'll be prepared to hit it out of the park!

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