Latest Articles - October 2019
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Creating the Habit of Not Being Busy
One of the most common problems among people I work with and coach is the feeling of always being busy. And then it becomes a rationalisation: I can’t honour my commitments because I’m too busy! I can’t be with my family or friends because I’m too busy. I can’t work out, meditate, shut down at night to get to sleep, or make time for solitude and disconnection … because I’m too busy ... |
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Want to Write More Effective Emails? Follow These Brilliant Tips From Steve Jobs
The Apple founder was a master communicator, both onstage and off |
August 2019
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A Sign Of The Future Restaurant: The New McDonald’s To-Go Location
Hungry for a quick meal but don’t want to sit down to eat it? McDonald’s has a solution. The fast food giant is known for its quick drive-thru service, but now it’s taking things a step further with a new to-go location that only serves food with no seating. Think of it as McDonald’s of the future that has the potential to revolutionize fast food and restaurants. |
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This Is What the Early Days of Digital Were Like
Dial-up, floppy disks, Listservs. If you don’t know what any of these terms mean, you weren’t using computers back in the '80s and ’90s. Use this reel to brush up on your early digital era history. You’ll be schooled by programmers who created created ctrl+alt+del and Tetris, an artist who makes drawings with Excel, the voice behind AOL’s iconic “Welcome! You’ve got mail!” message and the last man standing in the floppy disk business |
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10 ways no-deal Brexit could affect you
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to leave the EU "come what may" by the 31 October - the date the UK must depart if no deal has been reached. An extra £2.1bn of funding has been announced to prepare for such a no-deal Brexit. How could you be affected if the UK does leave the EU without an agreement |
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16 words people often mix up that can make you look foolish
Sometimes the right word makes all the difference. But sometimes using the wrong word can make an even bigger difference. Most people have at least one set of words they struggle with. (Regular readers know I've goofed up "who" and "whom" for years.) |
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Is your boss spying on you? How office ‘snooptech’ has become a £2.7bn industry
When Rebecca Saunders was called to one side by her manager to check if she was planning to resign, she knew something was up. The PR professional had sent an email hours earlier, to a colleague joking she was looking for a new job after a difficult day. |
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How Richard Branson channeled this negative emotion into a Billion-Dollar Empire
People often credit ambition or confidence when starting a new business, but that’s not the only trait that can make the difference. It can go beyond passion and inspiration too. |
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Bananas Are Berries?
ODDBALLS OF THE PRODUCE STAND. Working on this issue of the magazine got me wondering what it is, exactly, that makes a fruit a fruit. It turns out that the plant world is full of strange cases of counterintuitive classification. |
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Our sights on the finish line...Crush Vintage 2019
Vintage 2019 has been a great season so far. Mother-Nature has cooperated and given us some great, grape-growing weather! As we turn our sights to the finish line, “Crush,” there are still a few decisions left to make. What critical decisions, need to be made in the vineyards, aimed at creating the best outcome for a successful harvest? |
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Football laws: What are the new rules for the 2019-20 season?
New season, new rules. You'll notice a number of changes to football's laws this season affecting all leagues and cups. Here's our guide to help you understand the major changes. You might have heard several law changes have come into effect since last season. But what are they and what impact will they have? Let me guide you through them. Some might surprise you… |
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The Art of Writing one-sentence product descriptions
A look back at early interviews with Facebook and Uber CEOs illustrates an ingenious way to communicate hard-to-describe products. As a founder, I spend countless hours refining my elevator pitch and practising it every chance I got. I learned that ‘leading with the need’ is an extremely effective way to position your product, by showing how it solves an important problem for your customers. |
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Coffee and Chocolate make you smarter, according to latest neuroscience
There's no longer any controversy; every healthy diet should include at least some caffiene. Neuroscience continues to uncover new ways that coffee and (to a lesser extent) tea and chocolate, tend to make brains healthier and more resilient. 2019 has already seen some amazing research breakthroughs that are definitely worth sharing. |
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JUST 50 DAYS TO GO UNTIL RWC 2019
With 50 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2019™ in Japan, fans are being urged not to miss out on what promises to be an historic and very special sporting event. |
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Advertising needs to overcome its technology hangover
The advertising industry is on the verge of an existential crisis. Once so sure of our creative prowess, the IPA has now begun warning of the "catastrophic decline" in creative effectiveness amid the widespread focus on short-term results. |
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Instantly diminish stress with this doctor-recommended breathing technique - Reach a state of calm by changing the way you breathe.
It's no secret that stress can wreak havoc on your body and mind. In the U.S. alone, billions are spent annually on stress-related compensation claims, reduced productivity, absenteeism, health insurance costs, direct medical expenses and employee turnover |