Jun 22The Goldilocks level of email attentionEverybody has a different way of handling email. There are the inbox-zero people who strive for an empty inbox every day. There is also the opposite of the spectrum, individuals with hundreds or thousands of unread emails. Independent on which end of the spectrum you are, you are likely not…Email2 min read
Jun 15Vacations are not for recharging“What are you going to do on holiday?” “Well, the first few days, I will use it to recharge my battery.” or this one: “You earned a vacation.” Unfortunately, these types of conversations are standard. Maybe because they happen in an office environment and we try to be polite. …Work2 min read
Jun 8You don’t have to be 100% sure“Are you sure?” you have received this question, and you have asked this question numerous times. There is only a yes or no answer, and either you agree or disagree with the answer. There is little space for discussion. How sure are you? Instead of asking if somebody is sure, ask them how confident…Confidence2 min read
Jun 1Ulysses pacts instead of discipline“I will just watch one more video / Instagram story/tweet and get back to work”. And after you said it and look at your clock again, it is 1 hour later, and your work is still there. “disciplined” people are better at structuring their lives in a way that does…Work3 min read
May 25Morning ritualsYou do not have to get up at 0300 and run a marathon in the morning to be successful. There are many other ways to get started with your days (or do it later in the day, whatever is best for you). Consider these four elements when crafting your day: Set your day with intention …Morning Rituals2 min read
May 18Play according to the rulesWhatever you do and wherever you are, you need to know the rules. Not just the rules others set for you, but also the rules you set for others. If you must play, decide on three things at the start: the rules of the game, the stakes and the quitting…Rules2 min read
May 11Champion ideasThe hardest part of creativity and coming up with ideas is the next step: finding a way to bring ideas to life. Whenever you got a big idea, they feel unlikely, risky and counterintuitive. Somebody needs to be the one carrying the torch. If you have an idea that you…Innovation2 min read
May 4What to read to make better decisionsIf you want to get better at making decisions, it is essential to pay attention to your decision-making process and what external and internal factors influence it. To help you become a better decision-maker, I recommend five books to read. …Decision Making3 min read
Apr 27When are decisions easy?Please do not spend too much time overthinking easy decisions, even though they might appear tricky. A good decision is not about having a great result. Results are often out of your control. It is about having a good process: Determining whether a decision is good or bad means examining…Decision Making2 min read
Apr 20There is beauty in small numbersWhat does success look like when you create content online? Are more views better? Do you need a minimum amount of likes before a piece of content is good? …Success2 min read
