The Function of Cool
“Cool” impresses us – at least in unguarded moments – because it signals surplus: I thought I was reminded of this via mention of smoking… Read More »The Function of Cool
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Bon Jovi / The Mandalorian / Socrates
It’s My Life It’s my lifeAnd it’s now or neverI aint gonna live foreverI just wanna live while I’m alive. My heart is like an… Read More »Bon Jovi / The Mandalorian / Socrates
Three Times a Week
If you do something for an hour or two once a week – go for a run, play a sport or an instrument, make some… Read More »Three Times a Week
Working Supple; or, On not taking up the slack
What if an hour (two?) of most of your working days remained doggedly unscheduled? Call it slack, or flex, or room to breathe: space for… Read More »Working Supple; or, On not taking up the slack
“It’s quite something.”
Paul makes a thing Here’s Paul McCartney turning a few things into Get Back. Notice how George Harrison goes from yawning and fiddling with something… Read More »“It’s quite something.”
A head of time
Think about what needs to happen well ahead of time. Work out how long you need – make a timeline. Look again – allow plenty… Read More »A head of time
Extra parts
A few extra bricks are a boon in a set of Lego. Likewise an extra couple of tent pegs, an additional screw or a back-up… Read More »Extra parts
Skipping lunch
Skipping lunch helps you get more done if you need get something finished by three, but it’s much less effective if you’re going to be… Read More »Skipping lunch
Double discounting the future
“I’ll get it to you next week.” Discounting the future is a double-edged sword. First, we find it easier to commit to events further in… Read More »Double discounting the future