Firesides

A collection of bite-sized life lessons from everyday stories and moments.

28 articles

Minimum Effort Start

When was the last time you didn't start something because it seemed too daunting?

3 min read
Okay, but why?

Before investing a significant amount of time and effort in something, start with the fundamental question.

2 min read
Let's Not Be Machines

Are you trying to be productive, or are you trying to be a machine?

3 min read
The Perils of Gamification

Apps that gamify our experience can lead us down the wrong path. Here's how I got out of it.

4 min read
The Exit Checklist

This 2-minute system will help you make sure you never leave anything behind.

4 min read
30 Things I Learned in 30 Years

Three decades' worth of life lessons and tips in a compact list.

5 min read
7 and 70

Tackling the most destructive question: What would people think?

3 min read
What's Your North Star?

Have trouble making the right choices? You need some north star principles in your life.

3 min read
Don't Be Nice

Niceness can be quickly taken advantage of by people around you. Here's what I do instead.

2 min read
A Healthier Alarm Clock

Do you use alarms to wake up every day? Here's a more sustainable approach that doesn't harm your health.

3 min read
The Weekend Bridge

Make your Mondays more productive with this quick and straightforward process.

3 min read
Don't Optimise Your Downtime

Do you feel guilty about taking time off? This fireside will help you get out of that guilt trap.

2 min read