Interesting Reads from Around the Web 1
Modern Day Working: The Maker vs The Manager
Link: https://www.fs.blog/2017/12/maker-vs-manager/
About: An insightful article on the dichotomy of working. Those who ‘make’ versus those who ‘manage’, and how scheduling affects both in productivity.
Why you should read this: A better understanding of what kind of work you do, and how to interact with your counterparts.
The Tail End
Link: https://waitbutwhy.com/2015/12/the-tail-end.html
About: Putting the rest of your life in perspective, less in abstract number, but more in salient events and interactions. E.g. How many winters are left for a 34 year old assuming they’ll live until 90:
Why you should read this: Appreciation of the time we have, and the opportunity cost of wasting it away.
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
Link: http://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com/
About: “For lack of a better word” – well here’s a dictionary of that “better word” to describe the obscure feeling or emotion
Why you should read this: You might just find a word that connects you to others who have felt the same thing, but now you’re able to articulate it. Here’s a sneak peak.
Speed Reading – How to Read 300% Faster
Link: https://tim.blog/2009/07/30/speed-reading-and-accelerated-learning/
About: Some tips and techniques to help you increase your reading speed.
Why you should read this: So you can read this faster.
