Hi human

Welcome to the second edition of A Modern Human! If you’re reading this, you’re part of a movement to redefine what it means to thrive in the 21st century. Let’s dive straight into the five core elements shaping our journey.

1️⃣ Mindset: Fuel Your Thoughts

This week, I explored Mindset by Carol Dweck, a book that uncovers the profound power of believing in your ability to grow.

📖 Key Insights:

• A fixed mindset sees failure as an end; a growth mindset sees it as a beginning.

• Your potential isn’t predetermined—it’s developed through effort and learning.

• Reframe challenges as opportunities to improve rather than threats to your capabilities.

💡 Your Challenge:

Reflect on an area of life where you’ve avoided risks or challenges. What’s holding you back? Take one bold step this week to embrace growth in that area.

2️⃣ Skillset: Build Mastery

🛠 Hard Skill Focus: Journaling

Journaling isn’t just putting pen to paper—it’s a transformative skill that sharpens your mind.

Benefits of Journaling:

• Gain clarity by organizing your thoughts.

• Track your progress and celebrate small wins.

• Identify emotional and behavioral patterns.

Start small: Write for 5 minutes a day. Use prompts like “What am I grateful for today?” or “What’s one thing I can improve tomorrow?”

🛠 Soft Skill Focus: Observation

Pair journaling with keen observation. Reflect on the details of your day—conversations, interactions, or small events. This practice improves awareness and empathy, two vital skills for success.

3️⃣ Toolset: Harness Technology

🧰 Hardware Pick: Reusable Water Bottle

Something as simple as carrying a reusable water bottle is a game-changer. It ensures you stay hydrated throughout the day while reducing waste—a win for you and the planet.

🧰 Software Pick: Canva

If you’re new to design, Canva is your gateway to creativity. Create stunning visuals for your projects, social media, or presentations with its beginner-friendly tools.

Pro Tip: Use Canva to design a personal vision board or a journal cover—it’ll add a creative spark to your goals.

4️⃣ Lifeset: Redefine Your Lifestyle

❤️ This Week’s Lifeset Tip: Hydration

Water is more than a thirst quencher—it’s your secret weapon for focus, energy, and overall health.

How to Stay Hydrated:

• Start your day with a glass of water to kickstart metabolism.

• Carry a water bottle to remind yourself to drink regularly.

• Experiment with infused water (try lemon or mint) for variety.

✨ Lifestyle Reminder:

Your body thrives on simple, consistent habits. Hydration is one of them—don’t overlook it.

5️⃣ MySet: The Human Behind the Mission

This week, I made a conscious effort to execute. I began by creating a list of tasks I had been procrastinating on and tackled them head-on.

🌟 What I Learned:

The act of completing even one task brought a sense of clarity and fulfillment. Execution is the bridge between where you are and where you want to be.

💡 Your Action Plan:

• Write down 3 tasks you’ve been avoiding.

• Break them into actionable steps.

• Start with the easiest one and complete it today.

• Reflect: How does it feel to act instead of overthink?

For me, the process was eye-opening. Execution transforms procrastination into progress—and progress feels amazing.

Let’s Build the Future Together

Each step you take today is building your future. Being A Modern Human is about mastering the art of deliberate living—one decision, one action at a time.

Until next week,

Ashan Singh Bhat