







Reflecting on 8 months of full-time self-study


How I got to 200 productive hours a month
A tested approach to improve your focus and productivity

Going to university does not broaden the mind
But going straight from school to work narrows it

You MUST learn time management as a student.

In 2026, I’m no longer interested in ‘working on myself’
We think of ourselves as full-time projects, but what if doing so much inner work does more harm than good?

Burnout Phase Transition - meri's missives
Modelling chronic stress effects on my mental health and the end of monopolies
Good and Bad Procrastination
Low on energy? A new understanding of rest could help revitalise you
There is a state of relaxation that few of us spend much time in, but which comes with profound well-being benefits. With healthier ageing, reduced risk of disease and feeling more energised all on offer, here's how to get there

Innovative Time Strategies for Schools | Unlocking Time
Explore free resources about innovative time strategies to fuel student-centered learning in schools -- includes tools, case studies and opportunities to dig deeper.

Deprecation Notice: MIT and BSD
it’s time to retire thirty-year-old academic licenses

No One Dies in this Dystopia
I am all done with grading for the semester just past, but the work sticks to me in a way I can’t yet manage to fling off.

The Three Year Rule
Becoming successful online doesn't happen overnight. If you want to make it, you need to commit to your goal for at least a few years. See how the three year rule can help you stay motivated on your long-term project.
