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How to Organize Your Home in 2024
We’ve spent a lot of time at home the past few years. You may be feeling a bit understandably tired of your space. Given the…
Most of us understand the value of planning and preparation. A sports match without a game plan means fumbling on the field. A big event…
The Complete Guide to Planning Your Day
If a tree falls in the woods and no one is there to hear it, does it make a sound? Make sure you’re heard.
The Remote Worker’s Guide to “Managing Up”
Richard Feynman was a Nobel Prize winning physicist who made significant contributions in areas such as quantum mechanics and particle physics. He also pioneered quantum…
How to Learn Anything with the Feynman Technique
“The real measure of any time management technique is whether or not it helps you neglect the right things.”
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If you’re struggling to find your purpose, or you’re stuck with too many options and can’t choose one to focus on, try working in seasons. A seasonal commitment has lower stakes than a lifelong pursuit. It gives you time to experience a skill, hobby, or job with full focus. And it gives you the freedom to decide when that season is over and you’re ready to try something new.
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How The New York Times’ Smarter Living Editor Gets Things Done
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The Unexpected Freedom of an Eight-Hour Workday
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