Exercises to Train Your Brain (Per FastCompany)

I appreciate the advice in this article, but I won't be following Numbers 6 and 7. I'm not going to learn how to juggle or how to play chess. I have managed to live through six decades without these skills, so I'll continue to move forward in that direction.

Science backed exercises to train your brain to be more productive | Fast Company 

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Interesting facts about FastCompany.com / Fast Company:

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1. Founding and Original Mission
   Fast Company was founded in November 1995 by Alan Webber and Bill Taylor, both former editors at Harvard Business Review, along with publisher Mortimer Zuckerman. From the beginning, the magazine—and the web presence—focused on how business was changing due to innovation, design, technology, and new management styles.  It became one of the fastest‑growing business magazines in the U.S.—it took just six years for Fast Company to reach a circulation of about 725,000. Comparatively, other long‑standing business magazines took many more decades to hit similar numbers. 

2. Changes in Ownership and Valuation Over Time

   • In 2000, Fast Company was sold by Zuckerman to Gruner + Jahr (part of Bertelsmann) for US$550 million. 

   • Later, in 2005, it was acquired by Mansueto Ventures. The purchase price then was much lower ($35 million), reflecting changed market conditions and the aftermath of the dot‑com bubble burst. 

3. Fast Company has won significant industry recognition:

   • In 2014, it was named Magazine of the Year by the American Society of Magazine Editors. It has also received praise and awards for its design, innovation, and for being ahead of trends in business media.

   • The company has been increasingly leaning on its digital presence, events, and recognition programs in addition to its print magazine. (FIPP)

   • In September 2022, fastcompany.com was subject to a security breach: the website was compromised, and push notifications sent to Apple News users included racist and obscene messages. The site was taken offline for about eight days. 

   • More recently, in 2025, Fast Company tightened its paywall and reserved some daily stories for paying subscribers, citing volatility in web traffic and the need to build a more direct connection with readers. 

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REFERENCES:

Wikipedia - Fast Company (magazine)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Company

Fast Company Corporate About Page (Archived PDF)  

The Fastest Growing Business Magazine Ever" (Fast Company Media Kit)
https://images.fastcompany.com/about/fastestgrowingmagazine.pdf

FIPP – How Fast Company and Inc. Became More Than Magazines

https://www.fipp.com/news/how-fast-company-inc-became-more-magazine

American Society of Magazine Editors – Magazine of the Year 2014

https://www.magazine.org (Search for ASME Award Winners)

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Top 5 Essentials For Every Cyclist (Guest Post)

Serious cyclists never leave home without these 5 essentials.

1.Water Bottle:

Water is the first most basic thing for humans. One can live without food for several days but not without water.

A Water Bottle is a much-needed one especially when you are involved in physical tasks like Sports, Cycling, and Jogging. In order to keep water level stable, drink at least a cup of water (200 ml) each and every hour.

Try to refill a water bottle whenever the source of water is available.

You may have to face heat strokes if you are hydrated.

2. Food:

Food is the second most basic thing.

For Vegans, I recommend going with Veg Sandwich with Peanut butter and a salad.
For Non-Vegans, I recommend going with Bread Omelet with a salad.

(I don’t recommend anyone to energy drinks as they contain preservatives.)

Note: If you need any drinkables then consider taking milkshakes.

3. Tissues or Hankies:

To wipe out the sticky waste particles tissues or hankies can be a better choice.

At the time of buying consider giving more preference to wet tissues over hankies, as they have moisture inside.

Note: In the case of wet tissues, have it inside the packet only. Never take and store them separately. If you do so, the tissues may lose some percentage of Wetness.

4.Smart Phone:

A smartphone is the much need one as they also linked with safety and communication.

• To capture the interesting moments as a video or photo. (Use Digital Camera for the best quality)
  
• To contact someone when you are facing trouble.
  
• To enjoy cycling with pleasable songs. (Don’t forget to take Earphones)
  
• To take notes for future references.
  

Because of these things a smartphone is a much-needed combo.


5. Backpack:

To keep all the above things safe a backpack is needed. Ensure to buy a backpack with top quality so that you won’t face any problems in the middle of cycling.

Now that you have equipped yourself with the essentials for cycling, are you up for the challenge of mountain biking? If so, there are a few more things you will need. To start, you'll need a really good mountain bike.

Mountain Bike Reviews

"A Mountain Bike is the abbreviated form of MTB. The Mountain Bikes are exclusively designed for traveling on uneven surfaces like footpaths of hilly regions and for stunt performers. There are more differences between the ordinary bicycle and a Mountain Bike. ..."

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Author Bio:
Abishek is an Electrical and Electronics Engineer by academics and a blogger by passion.  Visit Zzoomit, his official blog for information about electrical and electronics engineering.

NOTE: Originally published at Go Shopping Bees, August 24, 2019