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It Might Not Be Fine
Sep 4, 2023
Humanity
It Might Not Be Fine
Sep 4, 2023
Humanity

Worse than falling victim to carelessness is finding you’ve been negligent yourself. How to avoid causing harm to others…

Sep 4, 2023
Humanity
Frenetic Standstill
Jul 29, 2023
Creativity, Humanity
Frenetic Standstill
Jul 29, 2023
Creativity, Humanity

How to stop spending time on the wrong things

Jul 29, 2023
Creativity, Humanity
Boredom is Your Superpower
May 10, 2023
Creativity, Humanity
Boredom is Your Superpower
May 10, 2023
Creativity, Humanity

Three reasons why you need more boredom in your life

May 10, 2023
Creativity, Humanity
Cosmic Insignificance Therapy
Mar 15, 2023
Humanity
Cosmic Insignificance Therapy
Mar 15, 2023
Humanity

Finding comfort in the indifference of the universe

Mar 15, 2023
Humanity
Notice The Spark, Fan The Flames
Nov 5, 2022
Creativity, Humanity
Notice The Spark, Fan The Flames
Nov 5, 2022
Creativity, Humanity

Inspire others and give the encouragement you wish you had received

Nov 5, 2022
Creativity, Humanity
Follow Your Whims To Get More Creative
Jul 20, 2022
Creativity, Humanity
Follow Your Whims To Get More Creative
Jul 20, 2022
Creativity, Humanity

How following impulses leads to interesting walks, helps to feel present, and increases creativity.

Jul 20, 2022
Creativity, Humanity
Becoming a Morning Person For a More Meaningful Life
Jun 6, 2022
Humanity, Creativity
Becoming a Morning Person For a More Meaningful Life
Jun 6, 2022
Humanity, Creativity

Why reclaiming time from Netflix makes all the difference

Jun 6, 2022
Humanity, Creativity
Talking to Strangers For Introverts
Apr 15, 2022
Humanity
Talking to Strangers For Introverts
Apr 15, 2022
Humanity

How to increase your chances for illuminating impromptu exchanges

Apr 15, 2022
Humanity
How To Get Your Boss or Client To Support Your Idea
Apr 11, 2022
Humanity, Design
How To Get Your Boss or Client To Support Your Idea
Apr 11, 2022
Humanity, Design

What’s usually missing from common advice for ‘getting to yes’.

Apr 11, 2022
Humanity, Design
Finding Genius Right Where You Are
Apr 8, 2022
Humanity, Creativity
Finding Genius Right Where You Are
Apr 8, 2022
Humanity, Creativity

A story about the oft-overlooked inspiration you might find just one desk down from where you sit

Apr 8, 2022
Humanity, Creativity
Calm Your Anger With Netflix Philosophy
Mar 30, 2022
Humanity
Calm Your Anger With Netflix Philosophy
Mar 30, 2022
Humanity

When emotions run wild, remember the ideas that give you perspective and strength. Here are three of my recent favourites.

Mar 30, 2022
Humanity
Be a Serial-Quitter
Mar 25, 2022
Creativity, Humanity
Be a Serial-Quitter
Mar 25, 2022
Creativity, Humanity

Why you should feel good about your frequently changing interests

Mar 25, 2022
Creativity, Humanity
Stop ❤️-ing Art; Become a Fan instead
Mar 21, 2022
Humanity, Creativity
Stop ❤️-ing Art; Become a Fan instead
Mar 21, 2022
Humanity, Creativity

Via Seven Things · #49
My strategy to be inspired, not frazzled by social media. Also: Your Next Failure, Minimal Photography, and Reproducing Robots

Mar 21, 2022
Humanity, Creativity
Follow The Path of Least Regret
Feb 28, 2022
Humanity
Follow The Path of Least Regret
Feb 28, 2022
Humanity

One mental shortcut for making better life choices

Feb 28, 2022
Humanity
Identify Your Values + Template
Feb 7, 2022
Humanity
Identify Your Values + Template
Feb 7, 2022
Humanity

Find out what makes you or your team tick by whittling down this template of 210 values

Feb 7, 2022
Humanity
These Goals Are Bad For You
Feb 2, 2022
Humanity
These Goals Are Bad For You
Feb 2, 2022
Humanity

Setting and tracking measurable goals gives us a feeling of progress. Often, we deceive ourselves.

Feb 2, 2022
Humanity
What Do You Need To Fail at Next?
Jan 17, 2022
Humanity
What Do You Need To Fail at Next?
Jan 17, 2022
Humanity

What failure teaches us about ourselves and about the dreams we should actually chase

Jan 17, 2022
Humanity
How To Stay Sane in a Remote-First World
Oct 25, 2020
Humanity
How To Stay Sane in a Remote-First World
Oct 25, 2020
Humanity

It's not remote working itself that's breaking your spirit. But what is, and how do you fix it?

Oct 25, 2020
Humanity
How Being Apart Brings Us Closer Together
May 18, 2020
Humanity
How Being Apart Brings Us Closer Together
May 18, 2020
Humanity

The story of an unlikely mediator

May 18, 2020
Humanity
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May 15, 2020
Humanity
How To Balance Confidence and Humility
May 15, 2020
Humanity

#humblebrag

May 15, 2020
Humanity
You Don't Need Another Gadget
May 11, 2020
Creativity, Humanity
You Don't Need Another Gadget
May 11, 2020
Creativity, Humanity

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

May 11, 2020
Creativity, Humanity
Stop Wishing Time Away – And Deal With It
May 11, 2020
Humanity
Stop Wishing Time Away – And Deal With It
May 11, 2020
Humanity

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

May 11, 2020
Humanity
Do You Know What You’re Saying?
May 4, 2020
Humanity
Do You Know What You’re Saying?
May 4, 2020
Humanity

Have more fruitful discussions by questioning your knowledge

May 4, 2020
Humanity
Template for a Toast
May 1, 2020
Humanity, Ingenuity
Template for a Toast
May 1, 2020
Humanity, Ingenuity

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

May 1, 2020
Humanity, Ingenuity
The Glass Really is Half Full
Apr 29, 2020
Humanity
The Glass Really is Half Full
Apr 29, 2020
Humanity

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

Apr 29, 2020
Humanity
How To Teach a Colleague on the Job
Nov 23, 2017
Design, Humanity
How To Teach a Colleague on the Job
Nov 23, 2017
Design, Humanity

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

Nov 23, 2017
Design, Humanity

 

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