Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

I write about health, finance, and career topics. Practical tools, habits, and systems that help people pursue personal and professional growth. letters.innerpragmatic.com United States Joined May 2025

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

2 weeks ago

A question you can pose as part of developing an investment plan: What is my exit plan if everything goes south? Examples of a good plan include determining your holding period, employing stop-losses if necessary, and listing any other triggers for exiting an investment.

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

3 weeks ago

Here are two powerful quotes that transformed how I filter what info truly matters to me: 'Keep only what resonates in a trusted place you control, and leave the rest aside.' -- Tiago Forte "Does this have the potential to fundamentally change my life?" -- Michael D. Simmons

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

3 months ago

Ever hit a wall when studying complex material? It may be because of missing foundational knowledge. The brain makes new connections partly by building on existing connections. Rewind, revisit those prerequisites, and build a solid base to advance into more complicated topics.

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

3 months ago

Reading fiction & non-fiction both create and strengthen neural pathways but offer different benefits. Fiction enhances social cognition, empathy, and creativity through emotional experiences, while non-fiction boosts memory retention, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

3 months ago

Hate having to do a task? That's due to lack of perceived value. Two types of perceived value related to motivation are 1) you enjoy the task or 2) you see how it helps you. Figure out how a task is either enjoyable for you or good for you and that will help your motivation.

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

3 months ago

James Patterson has advice on researching for credibility. Male readers value realism and authentic detail. Inaccuracies, for example about cars, will lose this reader. Don't fake it, don't make it up. Find correct information on how/what/why something happens before sharing it.

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

3 months ago

A man known for promoting humanity's need for hugs, Leo Buscaglia also had something to say about learning: "“Change is the end result of all true learning.”

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

3 months ago

Fascinating what people can learn to do! In Meghalaya, India, people have mastered the art of growing living root bridges from rubber tree roots. These stunning structures, shaped over years, blend seamlessly with nature and highlight remarkable traditional engineering skills.

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Karl Avillo, MD 🚢 @AvilloKarl

3 months ago

Realization I wish I had before every major exam I took: Passing the exam comes from: •Doing practice tests •Studying the explanations •Going back to the study material Said another way: •Do active recall •Fill your knowledge gaps Timeless formula to pass your exams.

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Matt Fowler @innerpragmatic

3 months ago

Fun Fact Friday! Did you know? Your brain can store about 2.5 million gigabytes—enough for 300 years of TV shows! Its memory capacity is virtually unlimited.