Welcome to Happy Monday. Every Monday, I share three pieces of curated content to brighten your day and an action item to motivate you for the week. Here's what I have for you today... Why being too close can be a pain in the neck?Why is constant pleasure not good for you?How can you build mental resilience? Curious? Keep reading... For your ears Reasons to Be Cheerful, Pt.3 by Ian Dury & The Blockheads For your body Posture is one thing that we should watch when working on a computer. I’m...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Welcome to Happy Monday. Every Monday, I share three pieces of curated content to brighten your day and an action item to motivate you for the week. Here's what I have for you today... How did Anatolian musicians influence jazz? Who's running your day? You or your inbox? How do emails contribute to climate change? Curious? Keep reading... For your mind "Either you run the day or the day runs you." — Jim Rohn For your eyes Gromit goes through the mail. For your ears The Dave Brubeck Quartet's...
17 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome to Happy Monday. Every Monday, I share three pieces of curated content to brighten your day and an action item to motivate you for the week. Here's what I have for you today... What is the secret to bringing your vision to life? Where is the "any" key on your keyboard?How much RAM does your brain need?Which part of your workspace needs your attention first? Curious? Keep reading... For your vision "Progress is about bridging the gap between what we observe and what we can imagine."...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Welcome to the Happy Monday newsletter. Every Monday, I share three pieces of curated content to brighten your day and an action item to motivate you for the week. Here's what I have for you today... What secret talents do dogs have?Where can music transport you?How do your choices affect who you become?Why does your workspace influence the quality of your thoughts? Curious? Keep reading... For your eyes When my friends go on holiday, I take care of their dogs. One of them is Bonny. She is a...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
How can you decide when you have too many options? How do bees make decisions? What's quietly draining your resources? Curious? Keep reading… For your mind "Decisions are strategic, choices are personal." —Seth Godin For your toolkit In an overly crowded software space, making decisions about our tech stack can feel overwhelming. Stackfix is a simple tool that helps you compare software solutions side by side to find what works best for you. For your next collective decision When bees need to...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
What would Nirvana sound like if they were a jazz band?How do animals celebrate Valentine's Day?What is slowing your business down?How can you expand your comfort zone? Curious? Keep reading... For your ears A jazz band led by drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. was challenged to sit in a recording studio and reimagine a grunge song "as an instrumental jazz piece." Except for one, none of the musicians had ever heard the song: Nirvana's "Heart Shaped Box." They listened to the song, had a quick...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
What can you do with what you have?Is that chocolate cookie a genuine craving or just an excuse?When was the last time your website had a checkup?What can you achieve in 10 minutes? Curious? Keep reading... For your mind "Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can." — Arthur Ashe (3 times Grand Slam winner, 1943-1993) Arthur Ashe (1975) For healthier habits Our brains often run on autopilot when following old habits. That's why, to change a habit, we need to understand what...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Which skills do you need to win customers over?What can a colour reveal about yourself?How much time do you need to support a friend in need? Curious? Keep reading... For your eyes If you think your clients come up with the weirdest requests, watch Toast's "One of Those Nights" ad. Managing the unexpected at work requires empathy, agility, and attention to detail. These soft skills allow you to deliver outstanding customer experiences, regardless of the industry. For your mind The essence of...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
What is the purpose of art? How did a cross-genre song charm Europe?How far would you go to find your place in the universe? What would you do if fear wasn't holding you back? Curious? Keep reading. For your mind "The photo becomes art when it provokes a reaction in us, whether interest, curiosity, or attention." —Oliviero Toscani (Photographer) You probably know Toscani for his work with Benetton. His creations are easy on the eye but not so easy on narrow minds. With high-contrast images...
2 months ago • 1 min read