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My good life: “Never lose the drive to be continually learning.”
This month’s interviewee is Ryan Impey. Ryan gets a lot out of life: beach-side living, a fulfilling job, outdoor physical movement of many kinds, and lifelong learning. (You guys, I … Continue reading My good life: “Never lose the drive to be continually learning.”
Why creative work is different to other kinds of work
You probably know that creative work requires different skills than other types of work. But did you know that you should be doing your creative work at different times of day?
How to stop feeling guilty about leisure time
“I try to take time out for myself, but I just end up feeling guilty every time I do.” Sound familiar? Here’s my fave hack for quieting that inner voice and feeling good about leisure time.
Book review: Assertiveness At Work
Assertiveness at Work is a thoroughly practical book packed with readily implementable tips on assertiveness.
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Did you know that you’re the goose that lays the golden egg?
In one of Aesop’s fables, a farmer is lucky enough to own a goose that lays golden eggs. So what does the farmer do? He kills the goose so that he can get at all the eggs inside it.
My Good Life: “I’m trapped in a 33-year-old’s body. But I don’t let that stop me from living my best grandma life.”
Welcome to the May 2018 instalment of “My Good Life”, a monthly series in which I interview different people about their lives. This month’s interviewee is my dear friend Belinda Calderone. … Continue reading My Good Life: “I’m trapped in a 33-year-old’s body. But I don’t let that stop me from living my best grandma life.”
How to stop underestimating how much time you need for things
It’s 3pm. You have this One Big task you’ve been trying to get around to all day, but it’s just not happening. And the more you look at that task, the more you realise you’re going to need longer than you thought to get it done…
My jerry-rigged Evernote knowledge database
Here’s how I use Evernote to build my productivity knowledge database.
Why do you forget things when you walk into another room? (Hint: it’s an open and shut case.)
You know that thing where you think “I’m just going to get myself a glass of water,” so you go into the kitchen, but once you get there you can’t remember what you wanted to do? It’s a real thing.
My Good Life: “Basking in the miracle that is growing your own food”
Welcome to the second instalment of “My Good Life”, a monthly series in which I interview different people about their lives. This month’s interviewee is Kirra Minton, history PhD candidate, reader, and lover of nature.
Is social media the thief of joy?
How can you avoid comparing yourself to other people on social media? Here’s an expert’s advice.
Are you a morning person? Your answer should shape how you spend your work day (whether it’s a “yes” or a “hell no”).
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