The Futur's Finds #27

In this list, we're sharing a better way to build a business, a workout to fire up your abs and strengthen your back, and methods to be more compassionate with others on your team.

Did you miss our last list? All good, friend. Just click here to catch up.

Read on to see what we've put together for you! Happy finding.

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Stand out on Instagram and grow your profile

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Book of the week

Rework by Jason Fried - What if there was a better, faster, easier way for your business to succeed? Founders of Basecamp, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, will show you how in Rework. The book gives a straightforward, easy-is-better approach to becoming more productive to get the work done. You'll learn that you need way less than you think to build and grow your business, whether you're an entrepreneur or creative at heart.

Get moving

Pilates is one of the best ways to lengthen, strengthen, and lean out your entire body, while helping to improve your posture. If you're looking for new ways to move throughout the day and engage every muscle head to toe, look no further than The Pilates Class. Try it out with a 7-day free trial.

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Listen while you work

Podcasts

• In August of 2019, the New York Times launched 1619, an audio series hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones on the history and impact of American slavery. The 1619 project “aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.” Listen to the series here.
• What's the latest and greatest gadget to get your hands on? Marcus Brownlee, host of Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast, will tell you. With over 10 years of experience covering the tech industry, Brownlee and co-host Andrew Manganelli take a deep dive into the best of tech and what you should spend your money on. Listen to the podcast here.

Music

• Follow our Futur's Finds playlist on Spotify! This week, Matthew Encina's taken the lead on our R&B playlist for you all.

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Go off-screen

Summer may be over, and if you have a home garden, this doesn't mean it's ready to close for the season. In fact, now's the perfect time to harvest all those seeds in preparation for next year. Learn how to do it here.

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What to watch

• A severed hand wanders through the streets of Paris in search of the body it belongs to. I Lost My Body (2019) is the award-winning, animated French film full of adventure, suspense, and romance you won't forget. Watch it on Netflix.
• Ever wondered what it would be like to live in Japan? For a first-person perspective, subscribe to Currently Hannah on Youtube to follow her journey as an American navigating life in Osaka.
• Take a deep dive into the history of music and discover the stories and sounds behind some of your favorite songs. Watch Vox's Earworm playlist on YouTube for the full audial experience.

Articles to read

• Before there was “dark mode,” it was actually the default for every computer in the 1970s and 80s. So how have we come full circle? Read about the history of Dark Mode here.
• It's been a long year, and it's not over yet. If you want to know what you can do for your team to help them get through the next 6 months of the pandemic (or possibly even longer), you only need one thing: compassion. Read more on how to help your people in this article.
• At the end of a long work day, how do you unwind and relax? If you have trouble falling or even staying asleep, you may want to rethink your wind-down routine. This article will teach you how to train your body to get ready for bed, and let go of the day.

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And finally, a quote to keep in mind throughout the week

“The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” ― Bruce Lee

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