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How did Ronan Farrow end up with The New Yorker? And what made him leave NBC News? In 2017, Ken Aultetta arranged a meeting between Ronan Farrow and The New Yorker editor David Remnick. Remnick told Farrow that if NBC was unwilling to air his story, The New Yorker would. Read more about Ronan Farrow and The New Yorker deal.
Have you ever failed goal you worked so hard towards? Why do you think that was and why do goals fail in general? If you’ve ever failed an important goal, you’ve probably wondered about what prevented you from reaching it. But have you ever thought about it in a more general sense? Why do goals fail more often than not? Keep reading to answer the question “why do goals fail?” and more.
Are you looking for Grit exercises? How can you determine your grit, and work on developing the characteristics necessary to have grit? In her book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, Angela Duckworth outlines what it takes to succeed. Grit can be developed over time, and these exercises can help. Check out these helpful Grit exercises.
What are the three levels of processing? How do they work and how do they relate to design? The three levels of processing look at the basics of how humans process thought and emotion. Though this is an extremely complex process, we can break it down into three levels when thinking about design. Read more about the three levels of processing and how they relate to design.
What is the Stephen Covey time management matrix? How can it help you manage your time more effectively? The Stephen Covey time management matrix is a framework for organizing your time and prioritizing tasks for optimum effectiveness (as opposed to efficiency). It emphasizes important tasks, which move you closer to your goals and values. Keep reading to learn about Stephen Covey’s time management matrix.
What are the different kinds of errors? How can designs work around these errors so that humans make them less? There are several kinds of errors that we consider “human errors.” But not all errors are the fault of the people using an object. Sometimes, these “errors” come about due to design issues. Read more about the different kinds of errors and how to consider them when designing.
Who are the “New Rich” according to Tim Ferriss in The 4-Hour Workweek? What sets the New Rich apart from everyone? According to Tim Ferriss, there are two types of people. Deferrers work until they retire, and wait until then to live their dreams. The New Rich find ways to make money with less work, giving them more time to live their dreams now. Read more about deferrers vs. the New Rich and how it works.
Do you have low performers on your team? How do you support them and help out the entire team who might be picking up the slack? Low performers can be a challenge for the organization and for you as a manager. If everyone has to fill in where one person is falling short, there might be resentment towards the poor performing employee. Keep reading for more about managing low performers.
Are you trying to implement radical candor and want to know your current status? Do you need a radical candor worksheet to help? Radical Candor by Kim Scott is about offering true honesty without losing your humanity and empathy. This radical candor worksheet has questions to help you reflect on where you currently stand and how you can improve. Read on for 15 exercises on the radical candor worksheet.
Do you want to know how to create a product? How do you come up with a product that sells? There’s a lot to consider when thinking about how to create a product. By creating a product that sells consistently and can be automated, you’ll be able to free up a lot of your time. Keep reading to find out how to create a product that will sell, and give you the opportunity to work less.