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Work in Silence. Tell People What You’ve Done Instead of What You’re Going to Do

May 24, 2022May 23, 2022 Gazedreamer

Don’t tell people what you’re working on. Tell them what you’ve done. Someone once quoted Steve Jobs saying “we don’t tell people about our future products. We work on them in silence. And then we release them.” There is psychology … Continue reading Work in Silence. Tell People What You’ve Done Instead of What You’re Going to Do

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Cal Newport on the Tim Ferriss Podcast

April 16, 2022April 15, 2022 Gazedreamer

It’s interesting hearing about successful people’s journeys. It’s interesting to hear not just about what they did, but about their environment. Cal Newport, the author of Deep Work conversed with Tim Ferriss about his experience leading up to the publication … Continue reading Cal Newport on the Tim Ferriss Podcast

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What should journalists report on?

September 30, 2021September 28, 2021 Gazedreamer

There’s this idea I had about journalism. A prevalent critique of today’s journalism is that it focuses a lot on clickbait. Whereas proper journalism would simply inform the reader of what is happening in their communities, cities, countries, the world, … Continue reading What should journalists report on?

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The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

Review of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink

August 6, 2021June 21, 2021 Gazedreamer

When When by Daniel Pink discusses the idea that your productivity not only depends on what you do or how you do it, but when you do it. When by Daniel Pink somewhat reminds me of the book, Eat That … Continue reading Review of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing by Daniel Pink

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A Strategic Program for Overcoming Procrastination and Enjoying Guilt-Free Play

Review of The Now Habit by Neil Fiore

December 18, 2019December 16, 2019 Gazedreamer

The Now Habit The Now Habit by Neil Fiore is a self-help book containing tips and strategies to understand why you procrastinate and how to overcome this dilemma. This book was published in 1988 and it is likely that many … Continue reading Review of The Now Habit by Neil Fiore

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Read to Me: Free Text-to-Speech Websites

December 7, 2015December 17, 2015 Gazedreamer

I have been searching for a text-to-speech program that meets certain requirements. I often spend time performing activities that don’t require much thought. During these times, I like to listen to audiobooks, podcasts, or music. The work I do though … Continue reading Read to Me: Free Text-to-Speech Websites

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