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How to Learn Complex Things Quickly: A Guide In my 20+ years as a software engineer, I’ve constantly been asked or expected to learn complex things. In his book Deep Work, when talking about the knowledge economy, author Cal Newport writes, “If you can’t learn, you can’t thrive.” New languages and platforms are launched, projects get new requirements, libraries and frameworks release new versions ⁠— in software, the only constant is change. A friend who was recently starting a new...

It’s almost like a torture chamber’, says author Cal Newport of email Nish Acharya, a senior adviser to Barack Obama, couldn’t log onto his emails for a month and a half in 2010 because of a digital security threat. At first, he panicked, worrying about how he could possibly schedule meetings, keep in touch with his team or stay on top of work with his email switched off. But after a few weeks, Acharya was a changed man: he realised his focus was clearer and he was more productive at work...

The hours we devote to our inboxes reflect a disturbing shift in work patterns that needs to change, says the Financial Times' Pilita Clark.

Pokemon. Yes, I’m a kidult. During this time of reflection and re-education regarding BIPOC artists and artistry, particularly in the theatre, what do you want people (those in power, fellow actors, audiences) to be aware of? What do you want them to consider further? I want everyone in a position of power to make art right now to know one thing about BIPOC artists. We are not monolithic. Therefore, we can be a part of any story. Actually, once we divorce our minds from the whitewashed h...

Remote work is taking over the world, and the biggest obstacle remote teams face is emulating the natural communication that happens at the office. In this article, Obed Parlapiano shares his advice and tips on how to improve your team’s communication and productivity by creating habits and processes focused on improving collaboration. Products are not built in isolation. A big part of our professional lives is spent discussing, brainstorming, and deciding alongside others. No matter our fiel...

3 Smart Things To Do Today for a Super-Productive Day Tomorrow A shutdown ritual can help you end your day on a high note. You can use the same principle to end your day. Every day, before you end your workday, save a few minutes to process the day. Look at your to-do list and compare what you should have done versus what actually happened. Could you have done better than you did? Did you complete all your high-value tasks? If you make it a habit to spend a little time every day planning your ...

Memoir, biography, essays and more. By Aoife Barry Saturday 9 Jan 2021, 7:00 AM Jan 9th 2021, 7:00 AM 12,406 Views 0 Comments Image: Shutterstock/patpitchaya Image: Shutterstock/patpitchaya YES, THERE ARE still more books to look out for this year. We already told you what Irish books to watch out for, and what international fiction to keep t...