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POPSRoutine: The enemy of intelligence Most of us go through life with routines. We wake up every day, go to school/work and do the same mundane things over and over that we're expected/told to do. It gives us a sense of certainty, it's less risky, it's what's expected of us. But I think it's something we have to break out of in order to improve ourselves. We need to break out of our comfort zone. And that's how you'll become smarter.
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POPSPower of saying yes While I do agree that saying yes is good, in the sense that it trains you to take risks and not be afraid, I think saying yes too much can sometimes dilute your focus. I think, as always, it’s a matter of balance. Don’t just say yes for the sake of saying yes. It’s a good practice to train yourself for risk-taking, but for practical purposes it can sometimes distract, in my opinion. Sometimes the smartest thing to do is quit (or say no to) one task to focus on another.