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Anthony Pica

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Ideas I shared in my newsletter. I typically post them online a month or so after I send them via email.

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Not everything is worth paying attention

Things may seem critically important in the moment, but not everything is worth paying attention to immediately.

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Help unleash ideas with two simple words

Have you ever wished a brainstorming session would flow better and be more productive?

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When the things you own end up owning you

To keep life simple, be aware of The Diderot Effect, The Luxury Trap, and The Snowball Effect.

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Communicating with Curiosity

How can questions help overcome communication issues commonly caused by ambiguity and preconceptions?

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Extreme Ownership in Leadership

In war, leadership is critical. One of my favorite books is by two retired Navy SEALs, Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, who share leadership lessons learned during the Iraq War and draw parallels with the business world.

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Flow vs. Mosquitoes

Avoid distractions to minimize the costly, negative effect that task switching has on the brain.

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