03 Sep Take 5 | September 2025

1. Are Modular Homes the Answer to the Housing Shortage?

The Economist asks whether factory-made units could ease America’s housing shortage. In “Modular homes are helping LA’s wildfire survivors rebuild,” dives into the pros and cons of the potential housing solution.

2. Focus on What Matters Most

Kendra Adachi, the creator of the podcast series The Lazy Genius, offers a new and original approach to productivity strategies. Listen to “13 Principles That Will Change Your Life Forever” to learn the best strategies.

3. What trends are impacting higher ed this year?

Liferay, a tech-driven solutions company, reports on key influences impacting higher ed in “The Top 6 Trends That Will Shape the Student Experience in 2025.”

4. The Future of Drinking

According to the NA Beverage Company, which tracks the non-alcoholic beverage space, NA bottle shops, sober gatherings and major brands are embracing the NA shift. “Top Sober-Curious & Non-Alcoholic Beverage Trends in 2025” delves into the trend.

5. Craving Distraction 

Psychology Today sheds light on healthy and unhealthy escapism in “Escaping the Noise: Why We Crave Distraction in Chaos.”