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• The Misleading Myth of Motivation

• I've Discovered 160 of the Best Email Subject Lines I've Ever Seen

• I Tried the "Power Hour" Method to Double My Productivity

• Anthropic Introduces PDF Image Understanding With Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI Model

• Anthropic’s agentic Computer Use is giving people ‘superpowers’

• Add this book to your reading list

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Use the quote as a writing or thinking prompt to finish your week strong.

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📈 Performance

The Misleading Myth of Motivation

Why can’t we just "choose" to be motivated? Aren’t others doing that? This research from Psychology Today reveals why motivation isn't actually about willpower – and what that means for actually getting things done.

Key Insights:

1. Your motivation patterns are largely inherited, like eye color (Example: If you naturally procrastinate, fighting against it usually backfires)

2. You can't control motivation directly, but you can shape your environment (Example: Working from a café instead of home if you know you focus better there)

3. The key is working with your brain's reward system, not against it (Example: Breaking big projects into smaller chunks so you get more frequent dopamine hits from completing things)

Read the full article for the complete neuroscience explanation and specific strategies to leverage your brain's natural motivational patterns, plus how to use "self-reward" techniques to build better habits.

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⚙️ Optimization

I've Discovered 160 of the Best Email Subject Lines I've Ever Seen

If you write a newsletter, marketing emails or even just…emails, this guide from HubSpot breaks down what actually works, backed by research showing subject lines have the biggest impact on open rates.

Key Insights:

1. Timing beats cleverness (Example: "Uh-oh, your prescription is expiring" from Warby Parker hits at exactly the right moment)

2. Get personal without using names (Example: "What Can You Afford?" from Zillow speaks directly to the reader's situation)

3. Use preview text strategically (Example: BuzzFeed pairs "Not Cool, Guys" with preview text about passive-aggressive sticky notes to tell a story)

Read the full article for 60+ proven subject line examples, formulas for different types of emails (sales, newsletters, etc.), and a downloadable guide with 100 more subject lines.

⏲️ Time Management

I Tried the "Power Hour" Method to Double My Productivity

Why does it sometimes feel like even when we are well rested, our bodies are in control of our productivity? Here's an interesting approach from Google's productivity expert Laura Mae Martin that helps you work with your natural rhythms instead of against them.

Key Insights:

1. Your most productive time is unique to you (Example: The author discovered her peak productivity was at dawn, while others might hit their stride after lunch)

2. Environment matters as much as timing (Example: The author found her power hour worked best because it was quiet with no notifications or distractions)

3. You don't need to use your power hour every day (Example: The author alternates between morning workouts and power hours, adapting to her schedule)

4. Batch your tasks according to energy levels (Example: Use power hours for creative work, save admin tasks for lower energy periods)

Read the full article for step-by-step instructions on finding your power hour and real-world examples of how to implement it even with a busy schedule.

💻 Tools & Technology

Anthropic Introduces PDF Image Understanding With Claude 3.5 Sonnet AI Model

So you put something into Claude, but it skips the infographics and charts, ugh, right? Until now! I am really excited about this one!

Key Insights:

1. Full PDF analysis now includes embedded images (Example: Claude can interpret charts and graphs within business reports)

2. File limits are generous for most uses (Example: 32MB size and 1,000 page maximum)

3. The feature works through both chat interface and API (Example: You can integrate it into your own workflows and tools)

Read the full article for complete technical details.

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Anthropic’s agentic Computer Use is giving people ‘superpowers’

This is actually crazy. You’ve dreamed of hiring a personal assistant but the trust factor and hey, the money factor, right? And where do you find one and how do you write the job ad and…on and on. Well, Anthropic just released a groundbreaking new feature called "Computer Use" that lets their AI Claude actually control a computer like a human would.

Key Insights:

1. Time-saving automation for research tasks (Example: Claude can autonomously gather information from multiple websites and compile reports in minutes)

2. Handles scattered information gathering efficiently (Example: The AI can pull data from various places on your computer to fill out forms)

3. Works across multiple applications seamlessly (Example: Can switch between browsers, CRMs, and other tools to complete complex workflows)

Read the full article for real-world examples of how early adopters are using Computer Use, including coding tasks, vendor research, and data analysis.

👀 Read, Watch, Listen

This week’s awesome books, YouTube videos, newsletters, etc. to add to your list!

Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products (Book)

Wonder why you are hooked on Instagram? This book explains it. Know what you’re battling!

Hooked by Nir Eyal explains the Hook Model, a four-step process used by successful companies to create products that foster user habits and drive engagement. This model helps products attract and retain users without relying on expensive advertising. Eyal’s insights are based on his years of research and experience, offering practical advice for product managers, designers, and entrepreneurs. The book provides actionable steps to design products people love and includes real-world examples, such as the iPhone and Twitter, illustrating how habit-forming products influence behavior.

🎉 Celebration Corner

Every week Doers Inner Circle members do a weekly review & get help when they need it — check out the progress they made this week!

• Managed to attend Doers Tuesday session and started updating company mapping section

• SM is pretty much under control with the new rule (total block from 9.00 AM to 7 PM)

• I was able to take some time w/ family for holidays and health problems

• 4 days of MIG (all way over the MVP)

• Kept the pace with billable work

• Finally held space for working ON business

• Got things done despite having the feeling that nothing was really moving forward.

• Sticking to my getting started routine, even later in the morning than planned, helped stay a bit on track.

• Translated and published a post on [new business line] FB page and got nice feedback about it.

What did you do this week? We feature non-member successes too. Just post them here!

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Wishing you much productivity!

- Jenae :)