Projects Pivot

Hi Reader, Over this past weekend, my city hosted more than 175 live music acts. How’s anyone supposed to choose? We finally picked one of the bands playing an acoustic set. But instead of just relaxing and enjoying the music, I strangely found myself studying how they worked together on stage. The soloist took the lead, and the piano player never took their eyes off them and were listening closely, ready to match the pace and follow every shift in rhythm. It felt less like a performance and...

Hi Reader, Today, we’re talking about people. And how much they actually talk… or don’t talk at all. Who’s doing most of the talking in your work meetings? And at home, who can’t stop chatting at the dinner table? What about that quiet observer who is watching everything unfold without saying much? Then there are those who sometimes jump into the conversation, and other times just sit back and take it all in. Showing our personalities All of this comes down to personality, and how differently...

Hi Reader, How productive were you this past week? I was super productive. Want to know my secret? It wasn’t a new app, a fancy planning tool, or working longer hours. It was something much simpler: I spent time alone. Time for yourself I used to be a go-go-go kind of person, filling every waking moment with activities and always surrounded by people. Now, I give myself space between social commitments, and this time alone has become just as valuable as the gatherings themselves. It allows me...

Hi Reader, Continuing from last week’s article about problem solving without pants, I’d like to briefly talk about another situation that popped up while on my latest volunteering adventure. Since my event was a weekend-long music festival, I needed a volunteer wristband. I showed up early to a big field, about ten minutes before the check-in tent was supposed to open, only to find a bit of chaos. The tent was being repaired at the last minute, so tables were scattered outside and all the...

Hi Reader, Are you ready to break free from distractions? What if the solution is as simple as taking a nap, or even letting yourself procrastinate for a little while? Last week, we explored how long it takes to regain focus after an interruption, and why, surprisingly, some distractions can even help us work more efficiently. With your own personal touch and a little experimentation, we can all find ways to minimize distractions and boost our productivity. This week, we’re diving into the...