4 hours agoMember-onlyNine subtle additions to your writing that make you unforgettableWe live in the age of personal branding. The playing field has levelled when it comes to allowing anyone and everyone to share their views and speak their minds. But some people will make a deeper impact than others. Why? They have an awareness of effective and memorable communication. I’ve…Writing3 min readWriting3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyFourteen habits that make you more focused than 98% of peopleWhat’s the deal with staying focused? Here are some ideas I’ve picked up over decades of procrastination and spreading myself too thin: 1. Know the difference between being overloaded and overwhelmed. When we’re overloaded, we need to do less. When we’re overwhelmed, we need to think less and do more. 2. Continually ask: ‘how can I do more with less?’ Then apply your answers to your life. 3. Be ruthlessly intolerant to multitasking.Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyTen weird things I discovered that boosted my creativity so I got more donePeople say consistency is the key to creativity. — But sometimes, doing the same things repeatedly can leave us feeling like beached whales on sand. We need something fresh. We need to jump-start our brains so we can think in new ways. Here are some ideas you might try to do just that: 1. Go for a journal walk. There is a direct link between…Creativity3 min readCreativity3 min read
1 day agoMember-onlyUnderstanding this one thing transformed my communication confidenceI was a confused kid. At school, I was either the class clown or I’d be super quiet. Looking back, I realise why I was so conflicted. I was deeply affected by a single belief: I needed to feel good to communicate with confidence. If I felt at ease, I’d…Personal Development2 min readPersonal Development2 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyYou are not a perfectionistYou are not a perfectionist. You just say you are. As an excuse. Not to finish things. Why? Because you don’t want to finish. You do not want to finish. Your goal was never to finish, and likely never even to start. You might find it hard to see yourself…Creativity2 min readCreativity2 min read
2 days agoMember-onlyHow to end self-consciousnessMy name is Alex, and I’m a self-conscious wreck. At least, I used to be more of the time. Self-consciousness stops us from enjoying the beauty of interacting with others and delivering our truth. We can end up in a spiral of doubt, poor performance and further doubt. It can…Personal Development5 min readPersonal Development5 min read
4 days agoMember-onlyWhy I’m dedicated to improving my speedPete was a guy at school who always finished his homework hours before everyone else. I went to boarding school, and they’d put twelve boys in the same room to do homework every evening. Pete would race through his work so that he had time to read his beloved novels. …Productivity4 min readProductivity4 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyIf you’re struggling to find the inspiration you need to work, read thisWe can come up with various creative reasons why people don’t see success the way they want. We create excuses for ourselves too. ‘I suppose I’m just not cut out for that kind of work. I’m just not that kind of person,’ we croon. But we need to remember the…Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
5 days agoMember-onlyIf you’re a writer or creator and tired of not being seen, you need to read thisYou’ve finally finished your masterpiece. You’re beaming. You feel good about it this time. Could this be your big break? You’ve added a funky title and some trendy hashtags. You hit publish, feeling a mix of excitement and some trepidation. An hour later… Three measly likes and a comment from…Writing4 min readWriting4 min read
Mar 22, 2024Member-onlyEleven habits that make you feel more inspired than the vast majority of peopleFeeling inspired. That often elusive thing we all wish we could feel more. But, very often, we can feel the exact opposite of inspired. Even if life is going seemingly well. Over years of fluctuating between inspired and flat, I learned that it comes down not to what’s happening in…Motivation4 min readMotivation4 min read