A recent episode of the Freakonomics podcast (excellent show by the way – make sure to listen) highlighted the fact that, based on pure data models, the reduction in pollution in Wuhan has likely saved more lives than the virus has killed. In fact, the researchers, who based their numbers on the reductions in pollution […]
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You Are Not Your Job
Don’t attach your self worth to your job. Just because you earn more than someone else doesn’t mean you should be happier than they are. And, more importantly, it doesn’t mean you’re better than them. The money you make in your job has no real reflection on your worth as a human being. Just look […]
Why Power Naps & Daydreaming Should Be Part Of Your Daily Routine
Napping – the productivity hack that goes against the grain Open any website like LifeHacker, Inc.com and the like and you’ll read about how to set up your working day up to be more productive. Ignore all that and try this, nap. Napping is like a productivity hack on steroids. It’s counter-intuitive, I know. It’s […]
Clickbait Headlines, Huff Post, & Standing Desks
You’ll never believe the top 11 reasons why what happened next will shock you. Dentists hate him. That’s clickbait. Clickbait is like the digital version of cocaine. It’s addictive yet we all know it’s for us. We click because we get a hit of dopamine in anticipation. The anticipation of content that will improve our […]
The Problem With Book Summary Apps
I’m all for productivity, time management, and some of the other things that occupy the minds of digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. I’m also a big book nerd. And there’s nothing more satisfying than reading a really good book while sipping wine and relaxing on holidays. But, according to the internet hyper-productivity brigade, reading is […]
Passion Pushers – Why Doing What You Love Is Bad Advice
“Do what you love or not at all”, the manifesto of the internet’s super-achievers hits me every time I read Inc or Entrepreneur. Follow your passion and be fulfilled. Life is about doing what you love. Well, thanks, Tony Robbins. Here’s why you’re wrong 99% of the time. Yep, I’m calling out T.R. Doing what […]