The Daily Notes : Volume 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Todays’ Highlights
- "The best moments usually occur when a person’s body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.” (Cal Newport, Deep Work)
- "Managing your curiosity is a continuous dance between productivity and creativity." (Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Ness Labs: Mastering Your Attentional Field 👀)
- "The British scientist, Sir James Jeans, on seeing that man comes to this world and leaves this world without making use of the potential of his brain and without achieving the fulfillment of his desires, exclaimed: "Man has strayed into a world which has not been made for him." But, when we look at this in the light of this Quranic concept, human life becomes extremely meaningful." (Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, Purpose of Man's Creation)
Todays’ Quote Card
Today’s Best Read
The Hustle · 7 mins
Kathryn Nicolai created Nothing Much Happens, a podcast of gentle bedtime stories for adults. Her calm, detailed tales help millions fall asleep and built a thriving business. She now has books, an app coming, and millions of downloads.
Morning Brew · 9 mins
Scams are rising, especially fake job offers and text messages that steal money or personal data. Some once-celebrated entrepreneurs later faced fraud convictions and prison. People and companies are fighting back with scambaiting and AI tools to waste scammers’ time and gather evidence.
Shane Parrish (FS) · 3 mins
Focus on the process, not just the outcome. Reputation and extra effort create the best opportunities. Obsession, simplicity, and long-term commitment drive lasting success.