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Mar 2020
10m 34s

The Capture Habit

TIAGO FORTE
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Don't play "catch and release" with your thoughts. Your ideas have value, but tend to arrive when you least expect them. By making it a habit to "capture" and save them, you can allow them to live forever in a trusted system that reflects your goals and interests. This also leaves your mind free and clear to come up with even more ideas. 

 

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