When late be late only once
When you’re running late, always say you’ll be later than you think. If you think you’ll be 10 minutes late,…
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The circle of hell test
For years, I failed the circle of hell test without even knowing it existed. I’d see someone hovering at the…
The Music Test
I’ve always been a complete jerk about audio speakers. Hand me control of one and watch me turn from a…
Indistractable by Nir Eyal (Summary)
I hate open offices. Every day I cram noise-canceling headphones over my ears and toggle off notifications, desperate for focus…
There are two kinds of people in the world
Some people ask, “What can I get?” Others ask, “What can I give?
You can be happy, or you can be very happy
The same life can feel very different depending on how you meet it.
The single best diet for healthy aging
A 30-year Harvard study has finally settled the question about which diet is best for healthy aging. The researchers tracked…
The Time Sector Method
There’s a standard rule in productivity circles: “Organize your tasks by project.” You hear it everywhere. It’s repeated in books,…
The Learning Styles Myth: Why Visual, Auditory, and Kinesthetic Labels Fail Students
“Are you a visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learner?” This question has shaped education for decades. Most teachers worldwide still believe…
Tomorrow mapping
Last winter, I showed up to an important client meeting without my laptop. I had forgotten to charge it the…