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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.

  • Book review: The Three-Body Problem

    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…

  • Book review: Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius

    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.

  • 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.

  • eNewsletters (and blogs) – The Inbox Overload

    How many eNewsletters do you receive every day? How many of them do you actually read? If you are me, you probably have had a cluttered inbox full of messages that you never open, let alone act on. eNewsletters have become a source of noise and distraction, rather than a valuable tool for communication and…

  • 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…

  • Spider Woman – Lady Hale

    If you are looking for a book that tells the inspiring story of one of the most influential women in the UK’s legal system, you might want to consider Spider Woman: Lady Hale, a Life. The book is a biography of Brenda Hale, the first and only woman to serve as president of the UK…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • The ‘new’ age of productivity coaching

    Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog where I share my thoughts on the deep life – books, movies, and anything else that catches my interest. I want to talk about a book that I recently finished reading: Deep Work by Cal Newport. This book is all about how to achieve more focus and productivity…