Published in DataDrivenInvestor·PinnedMember-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
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? How 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
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 4, 2022Member-onlyDo You Fear Public Speaking?It’s a more common fear than death, though death may be more permanent Public speaking can feel as if you find yourself in the eye line of a lion who is yet to decide on lunch. Though logically we know we are not in physical danger, when we get up…Communication2 min readCommunication2 min read
Published in In Fitness And In Health·Nov 27, 2022Member-onlyWhen to Ignore Productivity GurusAre they attributing their success to productivity instead of personality? — The first law of beginning your working life is that someone else’s definition of productivity will be outsourcing their work to you. …Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Nov 23, 2022Member-onlyWhat is Authenticity?The price of being who you want to be A lot is made of bringing your authentic self to work. Yet, as Sly Stallone observed, “Halloween is the only time people can become what they want to be without getting fired.” Take a look at the story of author A.J…Body Language2 min readBody Language2 min read
Nov 9, 2022Member-only10 Ways to Find a Creative Outlet TodayThese 10 things will help you relax and recharge. Sometimes waiting for inspiration is like waiting for the government to voluntarily give you a tax rebate. It could happen, but it’s infinitely more likely if you go after it. If you find yourself scrolling through the news cycle more than…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
Published in Bootcamp·Sep 29, 2022Member-onlyWhy are these logos interchangeable?Design is a necessity, not a luxury Now is the best time to be a forger. Only 10 years ago if you’d wanted to counterfeit Burberry or Yves Saint Laurent you would have grappled with mimicking their distinctive logos. Today no such struggle exists. The fonts Burberry and Saint Laurent…UX3 min readUX3 min read
