Life is like a journey taken on a train, With a pair of travelers at each window pane. I may sit beside you the whole journey through, Or I may sit somewhere else never knowing you. But if fate should mark me to sit by your side, Let’s be pleasant travelers, it’s so short a ride. Latest in the #BeyondWork series with Tom Filsinger From next week - all my interviews will go out early in my LinkedIn newsletter so keep your eyes peeled to sign up. https://lnkd.in/gNHJn4r #entrepeneurship #innovation #gaming #productivityhacks …see more

Gmail launched on this day in 2004. Here’s my favourite speech which happens to be from Gmail’s creator Paul Buchheit. https://lnkd.in/gJpwGqj #tech #startup #founder #inventor …see more

"I didn’t do any market research. I just thought, “This is a cool thing. I want it to exist. I’m going to spend a weekend building it.” Sahil Lavingia via Nathan Baschez interview Medium https://lnkd.in/gpjyj-H #founder #startup #entrepreneur …see more

The Hampstead Kitchen is a business for the client who values great food and service while appreciating it as a brand that acts as a vehicle to help support the vulnerable in our community and world. Saima Khan, The Hampstead Kitchen How this female founder followed her passions for cooking and philanthropy - following a conversation with Warren Buffett. https://lnkd.in/g4Hkg5U #femalefounder #community #entrepreneur …see more

"I actually think we separated ourselves out at the accelerator, partly because when the final demo day for investors came at the end, every other company there was fundraising for maybe €50,000, €75,000 or €100,000, and we were asking for a million dollars. And that massively made us stand out. We went first on that demo day and by the day after, we had a term sheet from a leading VC for a million dollars, so I think it kind of worked out that we had so much time crafting a compelling story." Brendan O'Driscoll https://lnkd.in/gDHhrui #tech #entrepreneur #founder …see more

Happy new year one and all xx For what it’s worth: it’s never too late or too early to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want. You can change or stay the same, there are no rules to this thing. We can make the best or the worst of it. I hope you make the best of it. And I hope you see things that startle you. I hope you feel things you never felt before. I hope you meet people with a different point of view. I hope you live a life you’re proud of. If you find that you’re not, I hope you have the courage to start all over again. F. Scott Fitzgerald …see more

How One Chance Conversation with Warren Buffett Changed This Woman's Life... and Career https://lnkd.in/g4Hkg5U #founder #femalefounder #warrenbuffett #entrepreneur …see more

Had a great time discussing EQ with a fellow enthusiast, Dr. Diane Hamilton ! Among other things, we talked about: -What does EQ look like in the real world? -The 5-Word sentence I learned from former FBI negotiator Christopher Voss that changed how I thought about empathy -The 3 questions you should ask yourself before saying anything Thanks so much for having me on your show, Diane--and for the great discussion! #EmotionalIntelligence #empathy #leadership #management #BestAdvice #careers #EQApplied #MakeEmotionsWorkForYouNotAgainstYou …see more

We’re sized up within seconds, our power, warmth, and even religiosity is judged based on visual cues. You may not be willing to change the shape of your face, but there are many things within your control that can help you make a good first impression. …see more

Research tells us that meditation makes us kinder to others. Do we therefore have a moral obligation to meditate? #mentalhealth #workplacewellbeing #compassion

Teen depression (especially among girls) is on the rise, but physical activity, even light physical activity, is associated with a significantly reduced risk of depression.

From the “Thanks-but-no-thanks” file where you’ll find the dinner invitation from the guy who gave you an STD, Princess is offering Grand Princess passengers a credit for a future cruise.

"I spend enough time around a lot of impressive people, and one of the common denominators, always, is they read a lot." --Rory McIlroy

I was looking for a pic of my aunt today, and scrolled down to discover Photo's categories neatly laid out for me: Sportscars, Performances, Sports, Mountains, Lakes, Animals. This, apparently, is my life.

The newsletter Recommendo recommends InspiroBot (link below in comments) that uses artificial intelligence to create some truly weird, occasionally inspiring and always thought-provoking inspirational quotes.

I’ll read anything written by Michael Lewis, even if it’s about a pandemic. Am glad I read this piece that includes amusing observations and an optimistic prediction about the beginning of the baseball season by the data scientist behind Money Ball. …see more

"This is a lesson you learn over and over when you look at the research: managing your negative emotions by cognitively reappraising what is going on, trying to focus on the future, rather than the things which are distracting you now or making things difficult, is extremely important for coping with stress." …see more

A focus group for jigsaw puzzles? Avocado puzzles aimed at millenials? A typical month’s demand for jigsaw puzzles in a single day? True, true, true.

If you’re wondering, as I am, how restaurants may be weathering the pandemic, here’s the story of Thamee, a Burmese restaurant that was hitting its stride when COVID-19 changed everything.

To-do lists are fine, but can sometimes obscure the big picture. Here are some great tips to help you get something meaningful out of your day.