The Super Mario Effect

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The RNDM
February 18, 2023

Welcome to The RNDM issue #27, 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.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy the read!

TL:DR

  • The Super Mario Effect - How gamification can help you overcome challenges

  • 12 Steps to a Second Brain - Learn how to build your own personal knowledge management system

  • The Timer Technique - Improve your productivity using the simple Windows Clock app

  • Body Doubling - People watching and productvity

  • Stretchclock - A Google Chrome extension to help you stay healthy

This Week

Are games bad or good?

This TEDx talk from Youtuber and former NASA engineer Mark Rober might help to persuade you on why turning challenges into a game is good for you.

12 Steps to Build a Second Brain

Here are 12 practical steps you can take right now to get your Second Brain started and establish the habits of personal knowledge management.

https://fortelabs.com/blog/12-steps-to-build-a-second-brain/

Remembering everything is hard. It can put a lot of pressure on you, leading to stress and low self-esteem when you do forget something.

Having an efficient knowledge management system relieves the pressure on you to be perfect and know everything. After all, we're humans, not machines.

Learn how to build your own system in this article from Tiago Forte

Simple but ultimate productivity tool hidden in windows — The Clock app.

My wife is a smart, beautiful programmer in a prominent tech company. The kind of company that developers like me once aspired to join…

https://medium.com/@inderscript/simple-but-ultimate-productivity-tool-hidden-in-windows-the-clock-app-66a94c9f486d

Looking for a simple way to be productive and boost through your tasks?

Check out this simple technique using the Windows Clock app

The benefits of 'body doubling' when you have ADHD, according to experts | CNN

'Body doubling' is a strategy people with ADHD can use to accomplish more than they would alone. Here's how to do it.

https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/13/health/adhd-body-doubling-productivity-benefits-wellness/index.html

"Body doubling" is a technique used for improving motivation and accountability. It involves two people working together in the same physical space, with one person acting as a silent partner for the other. The method can be particularly useful for individuals struggling with productivity and focus, as well as those with ADHD or executive functioning challenges. To implement the technique, clear goals and communication expectations must be established to ensure both parties are comfortable and supported. Overall, body doubling is a straightforward and effective tool for individuals seeking to overcome barriers and achieve their goals more efficiently.

StretchClock - Break Reminder and Office Yoga

Professional break reminder for desk warriors. Take a break and follow the simple no-sweat exercises to avoid pain and stay fit.

https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/stretchclock-break-remind/ghkmbokgfoemkgiccpdbjimhjijjenih

Sitting down in a bad posture for over a few hours a day is bad for your health and can lead to aches and pains. Regular movement breaks have been proven to help reduce the risks to your health and help relieve stiff or sore joints. This Chrome extension reminds you to take regular breaks but also recommends stretches you can do during this break to get some movement in.

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