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Parrish is the entrepreneur and wisdom seeker behind Farnam Street and the host of The Knowledge Project Podcast, where he focuses on turning timeless insights into action. His new book is Clear Thinking: Turning Ordinary Moments Into Extraordinary Results
In the go-go-go world of today we need to be sure we’re giving our mind ample opportunity to rest and relax — recognizing when we need a mental break.
I usually take a walk. Or go to a yoga class.
It turns out how we rest our minds has a big impact. Taking a walk isn’t enough, it depends on where you’re walking.
In Focus: The Hidden Driver of Excellence, Daniel Goleman elaborates on cognitive exhaustion:
This piece originally appeared on Farnam Street.
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