With a state ban on plastic bags hitting NY (probably for the best), the NY Times recently ran a nostalgic piece about their place in history. Do you have a favorite design? One thing I learned recently is that the …
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How to take criticism
Really great reminder here from The Futur on how to take criticism. You can absolutely apply it to your work, but my extra challenge is to extend it to other areas of your life. There’s something to be said about …
Time blocking for dummies
I’ve long been a fan of NeuYear planners and wall calendars because let’s face it, writing down shit makes it far more likely to happen. So when I saw that founder Jesse Phillips started sharing tips on YouTube, I smiled. …
The Mountain of Should
The first time I heard Brady Gill perform his modern fable The Mountain of Should, it really hit me hard. I was putting way to too many shoulds in my life when they’re just coulds. So if you’re feeling stuck, …
Be better at your job in 75 minutes
I’ll admit I was skeptical of the guy, but I absolutely recommend Justin Kerr’s How to Be Awesome at Your Job course on CreativeLive. Justin shares golden rules that apply to anyone working in an office and teaches strategies to …