Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Newsletter
#226 - real bird, fake bird?
A framework for building resilience, some non-icky tips for networking and ways to have difficult conversations at work. More free stuff, a way to conquer news fatigue and real or fake choice to be made.
TWIL
TWIL #58
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Weeknote
#9 - From Dublin
Matts Week in Music - a weekly update on whats in my ears.
Tools
February Free Sites for you to Bookmark
You shouldn't have to pay to get access to useful tools, here are another 10 free sites that everyone should save.
Career
The 3P Theory: How to Build Resilience in difficult times
This week has been a difficult one at work, with more layoffs impacting my company, and many others in the tech industry. I used this framework to coach myself and others as they were dealing with the situation.
Books
The Voices of Marrakesh by Elias Cannetti
Number 2 in my book list of 2025 is some reading to prepare me for a forthcoming trip to Marrakech. I've been before, and this collection of short stories bought me back to a place I enjoy.
Newsletter
#225 - Bend the Curve
A look at focus, and a book review that will help everyone. Ten great questions to ask a difficult team member, and how to start a side hustle. Some happiness hacks, a security tip and a vintage video game!
Weeknote
#8 - From Dublin
Recommended Stuff
Test Card (Lee Nicholson) brings us this gorgeous, lush sounding album of electronica with a gentle Kosmiche feel.
TWIL
TWIL #57
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Books
Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Oliver Burkeman serves up 28 daily nuggets of life advice that steers clear of the usual faster & smarter productivity nonsense.
Newsletter
#224 - click for stimulation
More wisdom to lead better meetings, strategies for dealing with backlogs and how to move forward in your careeer. Some clever mindset hacks, and a one button game that will stimulate your mind. PLUS the new mixtape!
TWIL
TWIL #56
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Mixtape
#33 - January 2025
The Fugitives | Celeste | Otis Redding | Charles Brown | David Sylvian | Galine | Lucretia Salt | Anika and more...
MicroStuff
Microstuff: Meeting 50
Small Prompts, Big Results: microprompts to support better meetings
Newsletter
#223 - Tame the Impostor!
Ways to tackle the nagging doubts of Impostor Syndrome, the power of extreme ownership and advice for deadlines. Some advice to make your time matter, habits to make you more interesting and a break with a word game.
Weeknote
#7 - From Dublin
Recommended Stuff
My recommendation this week is the new album from singer-songwriter, Anna B Savage. You&i are Earth
TWIL
TWIL #55
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.