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Strip down Gmail – return it to its core function. Here’s how…
The pursuit of digital minimalism in a cluttered email world can improve focus and productivity. To streamline Gmail, disable multiple inboxes and “smart” features, integrate other work activities, and disable notifications. Reclaim your time and enhance workflow by embracing these changes for a simpler, more intentional email experience.
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Book review: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport
After a busy period of family trips and moving, I delved into Cal Newport’s “Slow Productivity” and found it a refreshing approach. By prioritizing focus and quality over speed, it offers sustainable success and fulfillment.
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Book review: The Three-Body Problem
The Three-Body Problem: When Sci-Fi Gets Real (and a Little Terrifying) Hi friends, Fans of mind-bending science fiction – like me – are potentially in for a treat! Netflix is gearing up to release its adaptation of Liu Cixin’s award winning novel, “The Three-Body Problem,” – which I expect in the world of nerd is…
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Strip down Gmail – return it to its core function. Here’s how…
The pursuit of digital minimalism in a cluttered email world can improve focus and productivity. To streamline Gmail, disable multiple inboxes and “smart” features, integrate other work activities, and disable notifications. Reclaim your time and enhance workflow by embracing these changes for a simpler, more intentional email experience.
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Book review: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport
After a busy period of family trips and moving, I delved into Cal Newport’s “Slow Productivity” and found it a refreshing approach. By prioritizing focus and quality over speed, it offers sustainable success and fulfillment.
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Book review: The Three-Body Problem
The Three-Body Problem: When Sci-Fi Gets Real (and a Little Terrifying) Hi friends, Fans of mind-bending science fiction – like me – are potentially in for a treat! Netflix is gearing up to release its adaptation of Liu Cixin’s award winning novel, “The Three-Body Problem,” – which I expect in the world of nerd is…
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Book review: Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius
The book “Meditations” by Marcus Aurelius, an influential Roman emperor and Stoic philosopher, provides timeless wisdom on inner peace, resilience, community, and ethical living. Its enduring relevance and practical application make it a valuable guide for self-discovery and contentment.
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Instapaper v Reader: Beyond the Basics
Knowledge workers and curious individuals consume vast digital content, leading to overwhelm. Instapaper offers focused, ad-free reading and offline access, while Reader aids active learning, retention, and knowledge organization. Choose based on your reading goals.
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The Age of Innocence – Edith Wharton
Edith Wharton was one of the most influential American writers of the early 20th century. She was born in 1862 into a wealthy and aristocratic family, and grew up in a world of privilege and refinement. She was also a keen observer of the social changes and conflicts that marked her era, and used her…
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The Divine Comedy
I have recently read, again, one of the most famous works of literature in history – The Divine Comedy, a long poem written by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in the 14th century. The poem tells the story of Dante’s journey through the realms of the dead. Hell, purgatory, and heaven. The poem is especially…
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Demosthenes – the Great Orator
Demosthenes died in 322 BC aged 62. His legacy influences modern day leaders across the world and the political spectrum. Not because of his philosophy and his beliefs, but for his ability to speak persuasively. He is perhaps the greatest orator of ancient Greece. Much has been said recently by the leaders of the UK’s…
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