Why do we want things we don’t need – and what to do about it
This article from James Clear (author of Atomic Habits) tells the story of famous French philosopher Denis Diderot, who lived nearly his entire life in poverty until his financial ‘woes’ were reversed at age 52. Upon newfound wealth, Diderot acquired a new robe, which when put side-by-side made his current…
Meetings are messing with our brains.
An incredibly interesting graphic I spotted recently on LinkedIn showing the impact back-to-back meetings are having on our brains. The research from Microsoft’s Human Factors Lab measured the brain activity of 14 individuals. In summary, it showed that those *with breaks* between meetings had steady brain activity and experienced “coolness”….