In 2015, we stopped giving gifts on birthdays and holidays. It changed everything.
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The Cost of Taking Work Too Seriously
“One of the symptoms of an approaching nervous breakdown is the belief that one’s work is terribly important.”―Bertrand Russell
Most high performers read it, nod, and go back to treating their work as terribly important. Sometimes, the harder they try, the worse it gets. Not always. But more often than you think, and through a mechanism many people never see.
Continue readingBoring Breaks? No, I’ve Got a Better Idea
“But that sounds miserable, doesn’t it?!” was the first thought that popped into my mind when I came across the concept of boring breaks.
The idea is to be bored during your breaks so that, when you return to work, it feels more interesting.
Continue readingThe reason I didn’t write to many people
“How screwed is this?” — I thought, reflecting on suddenly resurfaced memories of things I hadn’t done.
Continue readingHow you make any conversation productive. Step 0.
Know your goal = Why are you in this conversation?
You can have both productive and unproductive conversations on purpose. For example, if your goal is to hang out, it may not be traditionally productive — but it is productive for that purpose. What matters is knowing why you’re in the conversation to begin with.
Continue readingShould I move to Japan?
“Do you like living in Japan?” — That’s a question I’ve been getting a lot lately. But in some cases, what people really mean is: “Will I like living in Japan?” That’s when I realized I need to be careful with my answer.
There’s another question: “Should I go to Japan?”
My answer to that one is short — yes. At least once, and for at least two weeks.
The end of work-life balance: 24/7 is LIFE
Like many, I first learned about work-life balance when I started my career 20 years ago. It took me 14 years to understand that there is no work-life balance. There is only life.
Continue readingTraveling CEO: How To Maintain Work-life Balance
How do you maintain work-life balance when traveling? Although I’m not a fan of the term since I believe work is also a part of life, this question comes up often. I prefer to think of work-life balance as a balance among different types of activities that generally bring joy. Here’s how it works for me when traveling:
Continue readingWhy Saying No Is Good? The Magic Of Saying ‘No’
If you say yes to everything, you might be a nice soul. But you can also end up feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Saying ‘No’ is what helps. And you won’t miss out…
How To Handle Distraction? This Is A Game-changer Tool
Do you find yourself constantly distracted? I used to feel that way. I almost quit my job but found this trick to handle distraction. It’s been a game-changer for me over the years.
