A Tip For Survey Making
Yes or no questions can speed up decision-making in quick polls with friends and in formal user research. Instead of asking open-ended prompts like “what do you want to eat,” narrowing to a binary choice…
A Tip For Protecting Yourself from Burnout
Burnout often comes from treating an endless to-do list like it can all fit into one day. A simple “three or four things” rule reframes priorities by counting high-level commitments like commuting, work, and cooking…
A Tip For Pivoting Without Losing Identity (w/ Maia Molina-Schaefer)
Career pivots get easier when identity stays constant across titles and organizations. Maia Molina-Schaefer shares a simple “North Star” sentence to anchor personal mission before stepping into a new role, from military transitions to philanthropy…
A Tip For Utilizing Data
Rejection becomes easier to handle when it gets treated like information instead of a personal verdict. Arielle and Lauren’s park interviews turn every “no” into a new data point, and Ned’s Audition Cat shows how…
A Tip For Tracking Project Hours With Screen Time
It is easy to overestimate how long a project takes when time gets split across devices and apps. Use Screen Time (especially if it syncs between iPhone and Mac) to check how many hours you…
A Tip For Rejuvenating Your Reading List
Rearrange your bookshelves and you'll uncover books you meant to read months ago. Moving books around—whether by color, genre, or randomly—surfaces forgotten purchases and creates a fresh reading queue. Plus, you'll dust those shelves and…
A Tip For Double the Warmth
Why do we pile four layers on top and leave our legs to freeze in a single pair of jeans? Arielle breaks down her cold-weather strategy that sounds obvious once you hear it but somehow…
A Tip For Making Better Decisions (w/ TK Dutes)
TK Dutes shares a powerful framework for decision-making that changed everything. When your body doesn't light up with excitement about an opportunity, that's your answer. Learn why indifference is actually a clear no, and how…
A Tip for Extending the Life of Your Favorite Shoes
Before you toss those worn leather sneakers or aging boots, consider a visit to your local cobbler. Ned shares how a $22 shoe repair saved his favorite pair from the trash and why supporting craft…
A Tip For Getting More Life Out of Your Socks
Arielle shares her experience with Bombas socks after wearing them for six years—until both socks developed holes on the same day. Research your favorite brands' policies; you might be surprised by how easy it is…