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Meco Reads - Issue 36

Meco Reads - Issue 36

New ideas 💡 Cool Cities 🗺️ Mindset Shifts 🚀

Sean from Meco
November 07, 2023

Welcome to the 36th edition of Meco Reads, a weekly(ish) round up of the most interesting reads and newsletters from around the web, curated by the team at Meco.

This week, we explore the art of generating remarkable ideas and embark on a tour of some of the world's most vibrant neighborhoods. Lastly for a touch of nostalgia, we look at some news headlines from exactly ten years today. Happy reading!

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📖 GREAT READS

The Science of Brainstorming: How to Effectively Generate New Ideas

In a simple experiment - a ceramics teacher split the class into two. One group was graded on the quality of ceramics produced, the other on the sheer quantity. Fascinatingly, the best ceramics came from the group focused on volume. This piece explains how volume of ideas (along with routine and environment) are key to unlocking the best creative solutions.

nesslabs.com/brainstorming

The 40 Coolest Neighbourhoods in the World

An arty quarter of Madrid, a jaw-dropping coastline in Istanbul, and an up-and-coming zone in Medellin – what do these have in common? They’re among the coolest neighborhoods in the world, according to Time Out.

www.timeout.com/travel/coolest-neighbourhoods-in-the-world

Will the Global Economy Keep Growing in the Coming Years?

The cost of living is going up, AI is taking our jobs and it feels like the whole world is at war… Should we feel worried about the world economy going forward? Darius Foroux reminds us that despite the negatives, there are a lot of positive trends and tailwinds we should feel optimistic about.

dariusforoux.com/global-economy

BONUS: 6 Simple Little Mindset Shifts That Can Change Your Life Forever

How successful you are is determined largely by how you think. What do you say to yourself when things don't go as planned? How do think about problems? What's your internal dialogue like? It's critical. And here are 6 little mindset shifts from The Tonic newsletter that can change your life forever.

🗞 Fab Newsletters

Out of Curiosity is a weekly newsletter promoting ideas to inspire you to grow and get (at least) 1% better every day in your work and life, should you put them in action.
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Why Try AI is a hands-on, no-hype look at generative AI. Learn tips for using the latest AI tools and stay updated on the latest beginner-focused AI news and developments.
Indie Hustle newsletter helps you discover interesting businesses built by solo founders. Each week you’ll receive 3 interesting business or side hustle stories straight to your inbox.

🤭 A Bit of Fun

What were the major headlines exactly 10 years ago? Take a peak at what the NYT, Reddit, CNN and the BBC were discussing ten years ago to the day.
Imagine being paid without having to do anything at all… This is the story of a forgotten employee.
With ‘Movember’ in full swing, it’s a great time to look back at the history of the moustache.

That’s all for this issue, see you next time!

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