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This Season
Almost every day I sit down to write at my dining table. Like so many things about this year,...
Almost every day I sit down to write at my dining table. Like so many things about this year,...
Minimalism is in fashion. Have fewer things. Tidy up what’s left. Maybe we could apply this to our beliefs...
I spent a big chunk of last weekend going through old files and papers. It’s a chore I’ve been...
Either/or thinking implies that for many problems, the solution is a choice between two alternatives. It’s popular at the...
The Science of Well-Being is a ten-week online course from Yale University. I took the course recently and here’s...
The Company of One is Paul Jarvis’ vision for small, independent, and sustainable businesses. Jarvis sets out five character...
Fenton Johnson’s book, At The Centre Of All Beauty, explores the intersection of solitude, art, and creativity. The chapter...
Building a Second Brain is an online productivity and note-taking course created by Tiago Forte. I took the course,...
A personality test that identifies your character strengths could also be a useful tool when choosing the best job...
Bill Gates is known for his ‘think weeks’, where he takes time alone to read and reflect deeply on...
Many of us are good at setting reminders for all the things we need to do. But, as we...
The writing on this site is now organised into six new categories. Here’s a rundown on them, and why...
The phrase “personal brand” is used a lot but it’s not always clear what it means. Here’s a simple...
In these difficult times, the simple practice of knolling could be the most delightfully satisfying way to stave off...
What does it mean to track your habits during a period of isolation, confinement and sheltering?
Yearly reviews are a part of many people’s working life. However, doing a personal yearly review can be a...