Advice
The Art of Tying Shoelaces
Welcome, seasoned shoe-wearer! Begin with two bunny ears—cross them gently. One hops through the hole, the other follows suit. Pull tight, not too snug, not too loose, just right, like porridge for Goldilocks.
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Second Sleep : When Humans Slept in Shifts
Does your routine 8 hours of shut eye still leave you feeling exhausted? Do you wake at odd hours, alert and observant when you should be snoozing soundly? Time to consider a forgotten habit from medieval times – sleeping in shifts.
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The Paradox of Effort: You have to put in more effort to make something appear effortless. Effortless, elegant performances are often just the result of a large volume of effortful, gritty practice. Small things become big things. Simple is not simple.
3 Freelance Pitching Tips You Won't Read on Linkedin!
Freelancing can be a rewarding career choice when your workload is balanced and beneficial to your overall business plans. But sometimes a client can decide to pause a project unexpectedly, or cancel your contract outright, leaving you out of work and unfortunately out of pocket.
E.L. Doctorow’s inspiring advice to grad students
Edgar Lawrence Doctorow was an award-winning writer, editor, and professor whom Barack Obama described as "one of America's greatest novelists".
Eight timeless pieces of life advice from Epictetus
Epictetus was one of the greatest thinkers of his time. Despite being born into slavery in Phrygia (present-day Turkey) around 55 AD, and later being banished from Rome, he started a school of Stoic philosophy which became hugely influential.
Colum McCann's 'Bus Theory': A Call to Action to Finish Your Book
Award-winning novelist Colum McCann crafted "The Bus Theory" as a metaphor for the writer's drive to create. It's a measure of commitment to your craft, even in the face of life's unpredictability. Have you got it? In McCann’s words, this is how you know…
What would you do?
Imagine having the impossible choice whether to fight a mentally unstable pregnant woman or avoid confrontation? What do you choose
Advice on Screenwriting? Better Call Vince!
Vince Gilligan is an American writer, director and producer best known for his work on hit TV show Breaking Bad and its formidable spin-off Better Call Saul. Previous to these works of art, he wrote and produced The X-Files and picked up awards including 4 Emmys and a BAFTA.
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A few things to eliminate for a happier, healthier life: 1. Toxic Relationships: There’s no place in your life for people that bring you down or hold you back. Cut these people out of your life. Cherish those who lift you up and push you forward. (read on for more)
Tom Wolfe on writer's block, note-taking, and more
Tom Wolfe was an inventive and popular 20th century American writer. He is known for being one of the founding fathers of New Journalism - a unique, immersive, and unorthodox style of writing the news. Discover Wolfe's top insights on taking notes, the writers block, and more👇
Scott Galloway’s simple formula for success
The MBA students in Scott Galloway’s class at the NYU Stern School of Business tend to be three things: smart, high-achieving, and aimless. It’s why he makes “life strategies” a key part of his course in marketing.
10 Life-Changing Lessons from Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks' Commencement Speech
In 2001, playwright Suzan-Lori Parks shared powerful life lessons in a commencement speech. Let's distill her insights into 10 inspiring takeaways for a quick dose of motivation.
Get nine storytelling tips from the father of modern fantasy
George MacDonald is the father of modern fantasy. His support made Lewis Carroll publish Alice In Wonderland. A “master” to CS Lewis, other fans include J.R.R Tolkien, Orwell, and Chesterton. 9 insights from MacDonald on beauty, literature, and more👇
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I came across the concept of “Fear-Setting” from Tim Ferriss in 2017. I registered it as interesting, but didn't dive in until 2021, when I was going through my own big life changes that were scaring the hell out of me. Here’s what it is (and how it can change your life):
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Early career years are intimidating—there's so much that feels out of your control. Here are the career principles I wish I knew when I was starting out:
Top 10 Life Tips - Crowdsourced from Millions of Redditers
Family Treasure1) Get a blank book2) Ask each family member over 50 to write down life advice that their descendants in 500 yrs should know3) Keep passing it downYou now have a family treasure that gets more useful over time.
Henry Miller’s advice on measuring fulfilment in life
Eight years before his death in 1980, the celebrated writer Henry Miller published a limited-edition “chapbook” entitled On Turning Eighty. One of its three essays concerns growing old and measuring your own fulfillment. Here’s a selection of its most insightful life lessons.