As a scrawny and self-conscious teenager, I thought it was important to get hench. As a vain and only-slightly-more-secure adult, I’m still trying, sort of. Whenever I’ve read up on how to do this, it… Read More »How much protein do you need to gain muscle?
Spaced Repetition Software (SRS) is a powerful way of improving your memory. Most people use it for language learning and knowledge for exams. But memory is something that affects our day-to-day lives, while greater memory… Read More »What should you memorize?
This week I’ve written about 10 productivity ideas from Tiago Forte, split into Part I and Part II. If you have any interest at all in being more productive and organised in your work –… Read More »10 productivity ideas you should know 📈 | Effective Living Newsletter
This is the second part of a series on Tiago Forte’s best posts. As with the first article, it’s intended to be a summary of the important parts of his work, rather than the final… Read More »A roundup of Tiago Forte’s best posts, Part II
If you care at all about being more productive – and you should do – then you should be aware of Tiago Forte’s work. He’s most well-known for his course and writing on Building A… Read More »A roundup of Tiago Forte’s best posts, Part I
There are tonnes of great resources on the internet to help you improve your life. Most are completely free. It’s one of the best things about living in the 21st century. This article is a… Read More »The 12 best places on the internet to improve your life
Fantasizing about all the things you’re going to achieve over the coming year is fun. But as anyone who’s made New Years resolutions will tell you, sticking to your goals is harder. This article will… Read More »How to do a Monthly Review
Introduction The most important thing I do for my productivity each year is a yearly plan. My daily, weekly, and monthly plans/reviews are mostly about execution, but the yearly plan is where I decide what… Read More »How to do a Yearly Plan
If you have things you want to do before you croak it, or generally want your life to go well, then you need to have an idea of what you’ve already done, and of your… Read More »How to do a Personal Yearly Review
One of the most under-appreciated things you can do to increase your happiness is to spend money on other people. This idea is largely based on a landmark 2008 study by Dunn et al that… Read More »How to buy happiness? Spend money on other people