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Book Review: How to Read a Book — Why Adler and Van Doren Still Matter
Hi friends, There are books that teach you facts, books that entertain, and then there are books that quietly change the way you approach knowledge itself. How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren falls firmly into the third category. First published in 1940 and updated in the 1970s, it has…
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Parenting, Productivity, and the Strain in Between
Hi friends, I know, I know… it’s been a while. Well, I’ve had a wobble. A long lasting wobble. Having reflected on it I think I have identified the cause. So, I’ve written about it. Something different. Something personal. 1. The Myth of Balance We are told a lie, and it is told so often…
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Remembering Internet v2.0: When We Surfed, Searched & Actually Read Stuff
Long-Form Royalty — “Blog Posts Were King, Threads Were for Sewing” Hi friends; a short rant… Prelude: A Quick Scroll Backwards ⏪ Blow the cyber-dust off your mental browser, dump every biscuit, and picture a web with no algorithm slyly spoon-feeding you yesterday’s viral Strictly clip. In Internet v2.0 the long-form blog post wasn’t some quaint relic; it was legal…
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How to Set Boundaries Without Alienating Clients or Colleagues
The post discusses the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries in commercial law practice to prevent burnout and errors while ensuring client satisfaction. It combines regulatory requirements, wellbeing data, and practical strategies aimed at fostering a sustainable work environment. Ultimately, effective boundaries enhance professionalism without compromising relationships.
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Book Review: A Month in the Country by J L Carr
A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr follows Tom Birkin, a war-scarred art restorer, during a summer in 1920 as he uncovers a mural, reflecting on love, loss, and healing amidst the pastoral beauty of the English countryside and the memories of war.
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Five Principles of Flow in Legal Practice
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow” explores the concept of optimal experience, arguing that happiness is derived from deep engagement and meaningful challenges rather than external conditions. The book highlights the importance of controlling our consciousness to cultivate flow, suggesting practical strategies for lawyers to embed flow into their work, enhancing both satisfaction and productivity.
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Ode to WordPress (An Apology in Verse)
Dear readers, You may have noticed some peculiar changes in my blog’s appearance—or perhaps even in its name. That’s because, in a moment of misplaced enthusiasm, I transferred my domain to Squarespace. Almost immediately, I realised my error. Some experiments are best left hypothetical. Now, as I make the journey back to WordPress (where I…
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Cultivating Unshakeable Confidence Through Intentional Living
Introduction Hi friends, Confidence is often mistaken for an inherent trait—something some people are simply born with. But in reality, confidence is cultivated through habits, deliberate choices, and a mindset rooted in growth. True, lasting confidence is not about bravado or arrogance; it’s about possessing an unshakeable belief in oneself, even in the face of…
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The Deep Work Lawyer’s Guide to Taming the Inbox Beast
The guide addresses the challenges lawyers face with email distractions and proposes strategies for effective inbox management. Techniques like time-blocking email sessions, using the Four Ds method for triage, creating template responses, and implementing automation help lawyers maintain focus while remaining responsive. The ultimate goal is to enhance productivity and prioritize deep work.
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The Pareto Principle: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Hi friends, I recently came across the Pareto Principle again while watching a “productivity bro” on YouTube (for my sins). Despite the overly polished advice, it struck a chord. I realised I hadn’t truly applied the principle in a while, so I decided to adopt it as part of my daily routine at work. Now that I’ve…
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