Published in DataDrivenInvestor·PinnedMember-only$10 experiments that bring $100,000 returnIs it me, or has “risk” become a dirty word? I don’t know about you, but I’ve been in meetings where expressing disagreement would also have meant unemployment. It’s why people are scared to offer a dissenting opinion or experiment with new ideas. However, when 75% of ventures fail within…Risk5 min readRisk5 min read
PinnedMember-onlyWhat Tinder Tells You About Behavioural ScienceHere are 4 concepts to bear in mind the next time you’re tempted to swipe Rory Sutherland recently said at an event, meeting his partner before the rise of online dating was like getting the last helicopter out of Saigon. It’s a point of view that many can understand. Whether…Life Lessons4 min readLife Lessons4 min read
Published in Curious·PinnedMember-onlyMarvel’s Secrets of StorytellingHow did Marvel become a marvel? After the success of Superman, there were many comic book writers and artists who hated their jobs. Again and again, they were asked to create all-American heroes who thumped the bad guy and never suffered acne. …Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Published in Curious·PinnedMember-onlyTime — Is There a Way to Gain More for What You Want?Can we make work work for us? — Have you ever thought this meeting could have been an email? My first job involved spending at least 5 hours of the day in meetings. Although the average time an individual can fully concentrate in a meeting is 13 minutes, the ‘urgent’ priorities my former boss set in the rapidly…Mwc Work9 min readMwc Work9 min read
6 days agoMember-onlyNavigating Uncertain Times: 2020–2022What a time to be working in events If there’s one industry not to be in at the beginning of a global pandemic — it’s events. Having spent 2 years of my life bringing people together, it was strange to be in a world where we were all forced apart. …Pandemic Stories2 min readPandemic Stories2 min read
Mar 10Member-onlyMovement vs. ProgressAre we all going in circles? Do you ever find yourself being dragged in many directions, but failing to make meaningful progress in one? You’re not alone. Today I found it reassuring that Cal Newport, a man whose name is the byword for productivity and deep work, struggled to get…Productivity2 min readProductivity2 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Mar 8Member-onlyWhen You Need MoscowYes you read that right Before you choke on your borscht, Moscow can refer to two things. The heart of Russia or a prioritisation method for managing your workflow developed in the 90s. Today’s article is about the latter. If you ever study any form of project or product management…Project Management4 min readProject Management4 min read
Published in Curious·Feb 14Member-onlyWhat Kendall Jenner’s Bikini Tells You About Behavioural ScienceIf there’s someone who can get any item of clothing to look appealing — it’s Kendall Jenner. Fashion brands know this, Kendall Jenner knows this, and Kris Jenner definitely knows this. It’s why she can command over $1 million per post. So, what do you do if you’re a small…Behavioral Economics2 min readBehavioral Economics2 min read
Published in ILLUMINATION·Jan 1Member-onlyNew Year Is the Season of James ClearChange your habits, change your life If there’s one person that’s happy Christmas is over — it’s James Clear. Where Christmas is associated with indulgence, New Year inspires the idea of new beginnings and perhaps new habits. This may be why I recently received an excited email telling me Atomic…New Year4 min readNew Year4 min read
Published in DataDrivenInvestor·Dec 23, 2022Member-only42 things I learnt in 2022Answers to life, the universe and everything. — At university I was in demand by the men’s rugby team for one event only — the pub quiz. The deep love I have for fun facts and trivia was only useful at the pub for a long time. That is until I joined 42courses. They’re called 42 because it’s…20224 min read20224 min read
