301 : The Lay-Off Field Guide

Hey friend. Thanks for the lovely comments on Issue 300 - it's great to see you again!

Stuff I've Written

• I've been laid off twice in 6 years - here's everything I've learned in the Lay-Off Field Guide.
• From the Archive: Mastering the STAR technique for success in interviews.

Stuff I'm Reading

• The architecture of focus. An excellent deep-dive into the world of deep work.
• How to end your day. Using this technique from Hemingway is a powerful way to finish your workday.
• The AI jobs apocalypse probably isn't coming any time soon. Excellent analysis on the promise of AI from the Guardian.
• Closingthe gap between intention and action. How to become the person you want to be.
• Self Help Advice people keep overlooking. Four great levers that you can pull.
• Humans haven't stopped evolving.

Stuff I'm Linking

• oblique.cards - a simple prompt for when you get stuck at work.
• Book Corners - a community driven map of places to exchange books.

Finally. 18 Words. Find words with each set of letters before the time runs out. I love this daily word challenge!

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