Hey Players — Here's what we'll learn today:

• ☀️ Learn how successful people start their mornings for a great day.

• 💡 Discover 100 unique ideas, like the "Fact-Check Scarcity Principle."

• 🤔 Why do many people, especially women, feel like they're not as good as others think?

• 🧩 Get a peek into how the New York Times creates popular games like Wordle and crossword puzzles.

Happy Reading!
– Phelipe

Book of the Week

My Morning Routine explores the morning habits and routines of successful individuals from various fields and how they contribute to personal and professional success. The book is a compilation of interviews and insights, offering a diverse range of morning habits and practices.

Top Articles

A roundup of the week's most popular articles and essays from Playtext.

1. 100 Little Ideas (20 min)

A list of 100 ideas and concepts, from the “Pareto Principle” to the “Dunning-Kruger Effect”. The “Fact-Check Scarcity Principle” really got me.

2. Why Everyone Feels Like They’re Faking It (41 min)

Explore the idea of "impostor syndrome," a feeling where people think they're not as capable as others believe they are. How this feeling is common, especially among women, and how it affects people in their jobs and daily lives.

3. Inside The New York Times’ Big Bet on Games (38 min)

A behind-the-scenes look at the New York Times' Games department, which is responsible for creating popular puzzles like the crossword and Wordle. It reveals the intricate process of puzzle-making, from crafting clues to fact-checking and finalizing each game.

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