Top Stories published by #5IdeasADay in August of 2017

How to become an idea machine

I’ve been inspired by James Altucher many times over in my life.
For example, “Choose Yourself” is one of those books that have changed my life. One of the ideas in that book is that in order to become really good at ideas you must exercise what Altucher calls “the idea…


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  1. Bank accounts should have an option to send money to charities automatically every week.
  2. People should only be allowed to vote (in general elections) if they pass a test that proves they…

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  1. Internet-enabled contact lenses with built-in VR/AR capabilities.
  2. Write the book “The man who had to die”.
  3. Twitter should have a built-in feature to easily…

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  1. A contraceptive pill without side effects.
  2. A service where you can chat with your friends/family whilst watching the same show on Netflix.
  3. A pen that uploads…

#5IdeasADay — 2

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  1. Smartphone covers made with fake human skin
  2. App that tells you which wine you should buy in a supermarket based on your history/preferences.
  3. A location service…

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  1. Send money to a friend at the beginning of the week. They get to keep the money if I don’t go to the gym at least 3 times.
  2. Pre-made delicious protein breakfast I just need to warm up in…

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  1. AI-powered playlists that change automatically according to your mood.
  2. A service that tells you which books are more likely to change your opinion on some topics.

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  1. I can save LOTS of time by bulk-cooking my meals.
  2. I’ve learned that setting one specific goal every day increases my productivity and focus exponentially.