Posts by Andrew Stotz
Are You Using Your Time Effectively?
Tim Urban of Wait But Why breaks our days down into 100 blocks of 10 minutes and asks if we’re using ours as efficiently as we can? Read my summaries below for more insight. Embed from Getty Images With 16-17 hours a day that we’re awake, we have 100 10 minute blocks available to…
Read Full PostThe Fundamental Principle of Lean Manufacturing Is Being Overlooked
From Dzone, Steve Garbrecht teaches us to go back to the basics of lean manufacturing. See my observations from the piece below. Embed from Getty Images At least 3:1 manufacturers are putting cross-functional groups into action but aren’t employing the right tools to distribute the necessary KPIs to their staff Tools to help appraise…
Read Full PostEven If You Don’t Have a Personal Barista in the Morning…
In today’s article, Kate Brateskeir teaches us the art of brewing store-bought coffee into a decent cup of java. Check out my insights from her piece below. Embed from Getty Images …it’s still possible to have good coffee at home—many stores will pre-grind beans for you if you don’t own a grinder, that way…
Read Full PostFear of Public Speaking Ranks Just Higher Than Fear of Death
Check out this hugely insightful assessment by Nancy Duarte and Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic from the Harvard Business Review today to discover what’s truly behind your anxiety when speaking in public. See my key takeaways from the piece below and complete the questions to determine tailored actionable goals to help you overcome your fear. Embed from…
Read Full PostSmart Thinking On Investing – January 6
Smart Thinking On Investing – January 6 Heading up the first Smart Thinking of 2017 is Ben Casselman, editor at FiveThirtyEight, who reflects on what we can learn from 2016’s economic lessons. The Tortoise and the Gare from Be Awesome Not Broke reveal their steps to making your money matter. And Eric Westervelt uncovers the real…
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