This book opened my eyes to the role comparison plays in happiness. When we interpret information we firstly 1) Categorise and then 2) Compare. Our point of reference for this comparison hugely impacts our perception of this information and our resulting emotions:

Tim Urban is renowned for his entertaining writing and his quirky drawings which explain the topics he covers. This awesome conversation covers a lot, including:

I particularly like the ‘Grand Theft Life’ concept = If life was lived more like a computer game how would you change your attitude to building a career? Would you be more bold, more creative, and try more interesting things?

Bonus: I love Tim’s ‘The Tail End’ article about how much in-person parent time you may have remaining.

In this episode Sam and Shaan discuss alternatives to a 40 Hour Workweek. They start off with Tim Ferriss & his ideas around mini retirements followed by the work ethic & career drive of people outside the US. They then dive into Naval Ravikant and his origin story, his thoughts on work, and his vision for the future of work.

Infographic with productivity tips. “Better done than perfect” is one tip I need to remind myself of more!

This free editor makes your writing bold and clear. It’s like a spellchecker, but for style. The app highlights lengthy, complex sentences and common errors. It makes sure that your reader will focus on your message, not your prose.

Regardless of your current attitude to alcohol this is a neat list of activities to do without drinking!