đĄThink
When was the last time you stopped?
By stop, I mean didnât open your laptop on a weekend, didnât scroll through work messages after hours, didnât âsend just one more emailâ?
I didnât open my laptop for two whole days this weekend. If you know me youâll know that Iâm always on, so this is a pretty big move. It was backed by having a few days off to ârechargeâ from work (highly recommended), but historically days off for me were still centred around tech. If I hadnât been nudged in the direction of a full blown switch off, I wouldâve just gotten on as usual and complained when my eyes hurt later this evening.
Do you make time to switch off? What about in the evenings? Itâs tough, I know, but we need to try and stop this before our eyes are square and backs more curved than a fish hook.
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ⶠGoing beyond âhurry upâ culture
We canât think faster by forcing it, and trying to will lead to our decisions being poorer. This compounds when weâre put under pressure, meaning that sometimes we just need time. Itâs easier said than done, but article takes us through the dangers of trying to do everything faster and under more pressure, and possible ways around it.
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â· Choosing the right thing to do
This isnât a self-help article, but a dive into the philosophical stances of moral good and existential bad. How do we balance it, and how has it been done in media, literature and beyond? Grab a tea, this oneâs going to grip you.
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âž The rise of oral psychodynamics
What a mouthful that headline is. I promise you itâs not a test. This is a great piece on how software, apps, services, whatever are shifting to accommodate our drive towards orally-focussed mediums of expression. Basically, a fancy way of saying âwhy is Clubhouse successful?â
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Bonus round
An Instagram account that shares rare childrenâs comic book designs, just because
âWhen was the last time you stopped?â I wrote up an article expanding on what I opened the newsletter with
đ§ Listen
Tyra Banks on personal branding
Yep, Iâm talking about that Tyra Banks. I donât normally chase down content from former supermodels turned entrepreneurs, but this episode was fantastic. She highlights the importance of having strong influential voices with you as youâre making your mark, and how a rock solid personal brand can ensure you make the most of what youâre given.
Listen to this podcast (42 minutes)
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Have a great week,
Luis Ouriach
@disco_lu