Finding the Perfect Coffee Shop for Work

Finding the Perfect Coffee Shop for Work

Some coffee shops are forgettable: standard music, generic art, mediocre coffee, cold baristas, clientele who hold no interest to you. Some, on the other hand, are bohemian bliss: Edgy wall art complements sublime indie tunes. You overhear snippets of conversations about politics, philosophy, urban life, cool projects. The baristas are open and willing to take […]

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The Surprising Little Secret behind Being a True Original

The Surprising Little Secret behind Being a True Original

“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin “When it comes to idea generation, quantity is the most predictable path to quality.” – Adam Grant I’ve always loved the above Steve Martin quote for its boldness and sass. Its motivating in the sense that, if you feel your work is being ignored, the onus […]

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The Single Most Important Question Someone Asked Me While I Was Doing My PhD

The Single Most Important Question Someone Asked Me While I Was Doing My PhD

When I was working on my doctorate, my supervisor would constantly ask me a question that was as infuriating as it was useful: so what? You’ve come up with a great idea here, so what? You’ve argued this point intelligently, so what? This part is completely groundbreaking, so what? You’re way off the mark on […]

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