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You Don't Need Another Gadget

Buying more stuff won’t help you reach your goals. But why does it feel so good?

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tags: Process, Tools, Life, Reflection, Mind Hack
categories: Creativity, Humanity
Monday 05.11.20
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Stop Wishing Time Away – And Deal With It

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To live happier and more successful lives requires acceptance and flexibility. At work, and at home.

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tags: Covid, life, mind hack, Happiness, productivity, self-improvement
categories: Humanity
Monday 05.11.20
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Do You Know What You’re Saying?

Have more fruitful discussions by questioning your knowledge

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tags: Information, fake news, assumptions, Research, Product development
categories: Humanity
Monday 05.04.20
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

Template for a Toast

Impress colleagues and relations with this simple format for speeches on other people

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tags: speaking, presentation, celebration, speeches, story
categories: Humanity, Ingenuity
Friday 05.01.20
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

The Glass Really is Half Full

If you've been feeling somewhat depressed and struggled to see the good surrounding you, a birthday in lockdown might do it

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tags: Personal, birthday, Happiness, Attitude, mind hack, gratefulness, family
categories: Humanity
Wednesday 04.29.20
Posted by Thomas Essl
 

How To Teach a Colleague on the Job

Being asked to share the tricks of your trade can be rewarding. It can also ruin your relationships.

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tags: Teaching, UX Design, Mentoring, Learning, career
categories: Design, Humanity
Thursday 11.23.17
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