Good Morning. Welcome to all the new readers of Faster Than Normal who have joined us since last week!

Here’s what we’ll cover today:

Cheers,
Alex

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| Mental Model

Hormesis

Low doses can have the opposite effect of a high dose.

A little bit of sun is good for the body, but too much is bad.

Exercising regularly is great, but skipping rest days will destroy your muscles.

Apply stress, but not too much.

| Insight

Challenge: Time spent learning is never wasted.

Example: Learning a new language, taking an online course, or reading a book on a specific topic.

| Quote

Helen Keller, who triumphed over deafness and blindness, on embracing life's challenges:

Interpretation: Our characters are forged in the crucible of adversity, for it is in the face of hardship that we grow and find the motivation to pursue greatness.

| Question

A Poem I Enjoyed

"Persistence" by Amelia Earhart

The most difficult thing is the decision to act,

The rest is merely tenacity,

The fears are paper tigers,

Conquer them and success will follow.

Have a wonderful Wednesday, all.

Until next time,

Alex

| P.S. — My Weekly Picks

• For The Interested by Josh Spector. A haven for those who crave learning, doing, and the relentless pursuit of improvement.

• 35 Best Investments You Should Make in Yourself by Chris Munn. Valuable insights into the most rewarding investments you can make in your own growth and well-being.

• 3 Steps to Build Your Own Social Economy: The Secret to Weathering Any Economic Storm by Michael Ellsberg. Ellsberg shares how he navigated economic storms, offering insights that resonate beyond the conventional advice found on mainstream platforms.