Welcome to the first list of the year, and it's time to hack your productivity and maybe build some streaks to start 2024. I look a digital detox compromise, Excel champions and pasta playlists. Plus much more...
TWIL
TWIL #1
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Blog
Review: Maestro
The Leonard Bernstein biopic is an excellent demonstration of the power of good acting when interpreting a complex subject.
Blog
What am I doing here?
What am I even doing here? I'll try and explain my motivations.
Mixtape
#20 - December 2023
Bjork | Idles | Le Superhomard | Vegyn | Lo Moon | Hinako Omori | The Sinseers - and much more from my ears to yours.
Blog
Vinyl Vibes - connections through collections.
My vinyl collection has always been important to me, but the current revival has me thinking about connections I make.
Books
Julia by Sandra Newman
A retelling of a classic novel, through the eyes of a woman in a totalitarian world.
Newsletter
👓 Welcome to 2024 - Intentions
Once again, I'm not making resolutions. I'm setting my intentions for the year and creating habits and systems that will support them.
Media
Media Gluttony 2023
In 2023, I made a note of everything I watched on TV and Film, along with a rating. It was more than I thought!
Music
Albums of the Year - 2023
It's that time... my albums of 2023, in no particular order.
Blog
Review: Godzilla Minus One
There is no cartoon monster in this brutal Japanese language version of the monster story.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #168 - Lasagna Crisps
Time to stop multitasking during meetings, and improve decision making. Merit based flexibility could be the future of hybrid working. Plus, crisps and britpop!
Blog
Unlocking Wellness and Creativity: Exploring Apple's AI-Powered Journaling App in iOS 17.2
Apple have released their journal application, powered by AI and delivered with IOS 17.2. I'm exploring how this tool can help kickstart your journalling experience
Blog
Review: Wonka
I was surprised how much I loved Wonka, especially the incredible performance from Timothee Chalamet.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #167 - Mele Kalikimaka!
Learn how to focus on outcomes not tasks, and how to ask your boss for help. Great insight into what makes a good strategy. Focus on your sleep, and how to run a nuclear reactor.
Still More Stuff #1
Not everything makes it into my highly curated newsletter, here's a roundup of the interesting bookmarks that didn't quite fit this week.
Blog
Adding a spacer to your Dock on a Mac
Adding a spacer to your Mac Dock is nice way to organise your apps and icons.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #166 - from Denmark to Italy
Some excellent insights into how to conquer deadlines, and use your imposter syndrome as a hidden strength. There are reflections on social media detox and what we can see in the night sky. Finally, I share a game to test your navigation skills.
