My biggest mistakes and failures of 2014 (plus some of the good bits)
An honest reflection on the year, and why defining objectives is better than setting resolutions.
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I’m giving up Twitter for a month. Let’s talk on the phone instead.
Instead of moaning about my Twitter addiction on Twitter, I thought it would be interesting to swap public broadcasting for person-to-person communication.
Playing golf on the moon (and the problem with setting a finish line)
Why goals can make you unhappy, and what you should focus on instead.
10 things that graphic designers get stuck with, and 10 books that can help
Often as a graphic designer it’s not the design process itself that causes problems, but everything on the periphery.
The freakonomy needs you
Imagine that you found something you desperately wanted to be a part of, but it was happening on the other side of the world. Would you sit at home getting in...
Just enough design
A recent discussion on Designer News about well-designed portfolios made me smile because this website was included in the mix.
Knowing when to quit
Three clues that it might be time to move onto something new (and why quitting doesn't make you a quitter).
A second-hand bicycle saved my life
What inspired me to start CycleLove? Why and how do we become so attached to our bikes? Does cycling have an image problem? All topics touched on in a short...
Why, the three letter word that could change your life
Feeling a little lost, lacking in direction, or unsure of what to do next with your career? Here are some ideas for finding your purpose.
Have you tried turning your brain off and on again?
On Friday, after several months of umming and ahhing, I published a 'Goodbye' post on my CycleLove blog. The tl;dr is that as much as I love bikes, writing here...