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5x entrepreneur & Angel Investor in 85 startups. host of top business podcast Secret Leaders. I teach success, but without compromising your health.
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Nov 12 4 tweets 1 min read
12 Golden Rules of Life. Image Follow me @danmurrayserter for more:

• Habits
• Braincare
• Productivity
• Mental health
• Entrepreneurship

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Oct 28 15 tweets 4 min read
Your Gut Feeling is Real

Here's why: Image Since the 16th century, a Flemish physician named Andreas Vesalius speculated a gut-brain connection in 1514-1564.

He wrote in his book De humani corporis fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body) that the stomach was "connected to the brain by nerves." Image
Oct 19 5 tweets 1 min read
Vitamin Cheat Sheet.

Incredibly useful. Save This. Image Follow me @danmurrayserter for more:

• Habits
• Braincare
• Productivity
• Mental health
• Entrepreneurship

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Oct 16 13 tweets 2 min read
How Elon Musk learns faster than everyone you know: Image The genius behind:

- Tesla
- PayPal
- SpaceX
- SolarCity
- Neuralink
- And The Boring Company
Sep 5 9 tweets 2 min read
How to fix your dopamine-fried brain permanently.

It starts with 1 simple word you use everyday: Image Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that makes us feel pleasure.

And we get it from:

• Drugs
• Junk food
• Pornography
• Social media
• Video games
• Overworking

But if we get too much of it, our brains will build a tolerance, and we'll need more to feel good.
Jul 25 4 tweets 1 min read
20 sentences that will maximize your social intelligence: Image Follow me @danmurrayserter for more:

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• Productivity
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Jul 24 4 tweets 1 min read
7 Ways to Build Atomic Habits by James Clear: Image Follow me @danmurrayserter for more:

• Habits
• Braincare
• Productivity
• Mental health
• Entrepreneurship

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Jul 22 4 tweets 1 min read
80/20 Rule: Image Follow me @danmurrayserter for more:

• Habits
• Braincare
• Productivity
• Mental health
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Jul 19 4 tweets 1 min read
36 Habits that are slowly killing you: Image Follow me @danmurrayserter for more:

• Habits
• Braincare
• Productivity
• Mental health
• Entrepreneurship

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Jul 11 4 tweets 1 min read
10 TED Talks To Change Your Life: Image Follow me @danmurrayserter for more:

• Habits
• Braincare
• Productivity
• Mental health
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Jul 4 9 tweets 2 min read
5 Life Changing Quotes You Shouldn't Ignore:

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Jul 2 17 tweets 4 min read
How David Goggins hacked his brain into doing hard things:

(Formula below) Image Born in Buffalo, New York, to a poor family.

David was overweight, bullied, and lost as a child when his parents got divorced.

At 18, he joined the Navy SEALs, one of the most elite military units in the world.
Jul 1 9 tweets 2 min read
How to boost your focus permanently.

Use these 5 neuroscience hacks: Image 1. Train Your Brain

Two types of attention:

◦ Selective
◦ Sustained

Both are critical for effective focus.

Build your sustained attention by focusing on a task for a set time limit.

Build your selective attention by focusing on one task without distractions.
Jun 29 20 tweets 3 min read
How to think faster and sharper

10 brain hacks and 5 essential nutrients you need: Image Hack 1: Reduce inflammation

Inflammation creates a foggy brain.

To reduce inflammation, eat:

→ Nuts (walnuts, almonds)
→ Berries (blueberries, strawberries)
→ Leafy greens (spinach, kale)
Jun 28 15 tweets 4 min read
Your Gut Feeling is Real

Here's why: Image Since the 16th century, a Flemish physician named Andreas Vesalius speculated a gut-brain connection in 1514-1564.

He wrote in his book De humani corporis fabrica (On the Fabric of the Human Body) that the stomach was "connected to the brain by nerves." Image
Jun 27 11 tweets 2 min read
I've been studying successful people.

99% of them have this 1 thing in common (steal it): Image They map out, visualise and plan their success.

It's no mistake, they are deeply intentional, and I'll show you how.
Jun 26 12 tweets 2 min read
Yesterday, you said tomorrow.

Here are 7 mental models to finally stop procrastinating: Image 1. The Pain and Pleasure Principle

You procrastinate because you associate pain with the task.

To overcome it, associate pleasure with the task:

↳ How will it benefit you?
↳ What will you gain?
↳ How will it feel to have it done?
Jun 22 15 tweets 3 min read
The most powerful "why" the easiest "how"

10 steps to uncover your path and execute: Image 1. Establish your core values.

What do you stand for?

What brings you fulfillment?

Knowing your core values makes it easier to identify your purpose.
Jun 20 8 tweets 2 min read
99% of problems are just scenarios in your head.

Here's my 1 solution: Image Your brain naturally creates problems.

It's a survival mechanism.

But, most of these "problems" are overexaggerated scenarios that will never happen.

"Is everyone going to think this is stupid?"

"I'm never going to be successful."

"How am I going to get everything done?"
Jun 15 13 tweets 3 min read
7 neuroscience facts that explain why your brain is sabotaging your success.

The real reason you're stuck: Image 1. The Default Mode Network (DMN) is sabotaging your success.

When you're not focusing on a task, the DMN picks up the slack.

It's linked to:

◦ Anxiety
◦ Depression
◦ ADHD
◦ Daydreaming
◦ Can't complete work on time

When you're not focused, DMN uncontrollably fires.
Jun 14 14 tweets 3 min read
Reprogramming your habits is like a software update for your brain.

Here's how to undo years of bad habits in just 90 days: Image 1. Identify the habit loop.

Every habit has a cue, routine, and reward.

• Cue: triggers a habit
• Routine: physical/mental action
• Reward: positive outcome

Identify these elements to make changing your habit easier.