Archive - Nice Work

Buy yourself the power to be zen.

I will, indeed, financially recover from this - if my insurance policy pays out

May 7 •

Financial planning for freelancers, part 1.

Freedom is a well-maintained spreadsheet.

May 1 •

April 2024

Which fires do you need to put out?

It doesn't matter how warm they keep you - they have to go.

Apr 17 •

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Who are you before you're Work You™?

Finding the calm before the coffee is key to having a good workday.

Apr 9 •

Clippy was the best of us.

In that he reminded us that no, you probably don't remember how to write a letter.

Apr 4 •

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March 2024

"I'd like the The Holy Grail of Productivity™, please."

With a side order of superiority complex, thank you.

Mar 19 •

The secret ingredient to most productivity is - lying.

Why we prefer honest "productivity optimism."

Mar 13 •

Beyond limits: How neurodiversity can better your workplace

We must do better to get better

Mar 6 •

February 2024

The "sparkle fund" we all deserve

Here's a thought for you:

Feb 27 •

January 2024

Memo: The sky is falling.

Chicken Little, your email privileges are revoked.

Jan 29 •

The ocean does not dream of you.

A metal and meta mantra for tough times.

Jan 22 •

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Do "work coaches" actually - work?

The difference between winging it and calling in reinforcements.

Jan 15 •

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