Focus, Work 13 Apr 2019 How to be focused and effective at workI recently started a new role at a games studio. This has meant I’ve had to get to grips with some strategies and systems for being focused and effective at… admin
Focus, Productivity 12 Mar 2019 Schedule every damn minuteWhen I woke up this morning, I knew exactly what to do: Drink two glasses of water with my fish oil and multivitaminGMB Elements workoutMckenzie back exercisesShowerCatch train (07.53)etc. (you… admin
Focus, Life, Mindset 18 Dec 2018 Planning for the year aheadI’m not a big fan of New Year’s resolutions. I haven’t made any for the last few years, and I failed to keep most of the ones I made before… admin
Focus, Life 03 Nov 2018 I went for lunch, and all I did was eat lunch – it was hard and weirdI wonder about myself at times. Ella already thinks I’m weird, and shit like this really doesn’t help. So, I’m walking to this restaurant by myself. And I’m thinking —… admin
Focus, Life, Mindset, Productivity 29 Oct 2018 Social media: The one thing I did, which finally got it under controlI’ve tried almost every type of strategy to get my social media use under control. By under control, I mean managing the negatives, so that overall it’s a net positive… admin
Focus, Life, Mindset, Productivity 30 Aug 2018 Three reasons morning routines don’t work (and how to stick to one you love)Waking early and making good use of the early hours is the biggest life hack there is — no exception. It’s a competitive advantage that almost feels like you’re cheating. You’re… admin
Focus, Life, Productivity 09 Jul 2018 Why weekly planning is so important (and how to do it)I was reminded this morning how powerful and important it is to block out time to plan the week ahead. admin
Focus, Life, Productivity 25 May 2018 How to be less busy, and have more impactI’ve been through a major shift in how I plan my days and get things done over the last few years. I used to think a good day was getting… admin
Focus, Life, Mindset 21 May 2018 If you can master Practice, you’ll get the results you wantI’ve been consciously applying the concept of practice in my life recently and it’s giving me great results. admin
Focus, Life 04 May 2018 How to deal with long-term goal setting overwhelm and frustrationI think it’s important to have a long term vision and plan for your life. But, if you’re not careful, it becomes overwhelming and crippling. Nowadays, I deal with that… admin
Focus, Life, Mindset, Productivity 18 Apr 2018 A (very) simple strategy for beating procrastinationWe all procrastinate, but there’s usually a simple strategy for beating it. Just start. That sounds such dumb advice to give, but it often really is that simple. admin
Focus, Life, Mindset 05 Apr 2018 It’s never felt so good to be a loserNo one likes being last. But, I realised yesterday that you need to get comfortable with it. Sometimes, that’s exactly the right place to be. admin
Focus, Life, Mindset, Money 12 Feb 2018 My favourite life changing booksI read a great article recently — If It’s Important, Learn It Repeatedly. It makes a good case for going back and re-reading important books. So, I went back and… admin
Focus, Life 10 Jan 2018 How to plan a killer weekGet more done, spend more time on what really matters and be happier. It sounds too good to be true, but it isn’t. Planning the week ahead could be the… admin
Focus, Life 20 Dec 2017 Can technology free us from technology?I’ve been using Freedom for the last couple of weeks, with interesting results. Freedom is an app that helps you control distractions by blocking the internet, apps and websites —… admin
Focus, Life, Mindset 12 Dec 2017 Why you need to become a morning personI’ve written about morning routines, quite frankly, more than anyone should. That’s because I believe waking up early is about the most life changing thing you can do. I don’t… admin
Focus 28 Nov 2017 The power of broad focusesRecently I read ‘In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto’ by Michael Pollan. Here’s how it starts: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants. That, more or less, is the… admin
Focus, Life 22 Nov 2017 Two years without a smartphoneTwo years ago, I ditched my iPhone 6 for a Nokia 130. It was an extreme decision, but it felt the only thing left to do. I was tired of… admin 5 Comments
Focus 20 Nov 2015 Feature phones aren’t just for hipstersYesterday I overheard someone saying feature phones are popular amongst hipsters. Recently, I ditched my iPhone 6 for a Nokia 130. I guess that makes me look like I was… admin