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2026 3 articles, 5 videos

Mar 17 — Customize JointJS demo apps with Claude Code
A step-by-step guide to customizing JointJS demos with AI Coding Agents, such as Claude Code, Gemini, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and others.
JointJS
Mar 11 — 5 tips on using AI coding agents with JointJS
A few hands-on tips you can apply to any library on leveraging AI Coding Agents to speed up your development times.
JointJS
Feb 27 — Frontend News #21: Multi-Column Layouts, :heading Pseudo-Class, Scaling Elements
Learn how multi-column layouts are becoming usable, how the new :heading pseudo-class works, how to scale content with layout, and more.
CSS Weekly
Feb 25 — CSS text-indent Keywords?
A brief guide on how to use CSS text-indent keywords, each-line and hanging to improve your typography.
CSS Weekly
Feb 20 — Frontend News #20: CSS Grid Lanes, ::search-text Pseudo-Element, HTML Geolocation Element
Find out how to create native masonry layouts, how to style in-page search results, and more.
CSS Weekly
Feb 13 — How To Use Touch ID for SUDO on macOS
A hands-on guide to setting up macOS to use Touch ID for sudo—so you don't have to type your password every time manually.
CSS Weekly
Feb 09 — Chrome DevTools Tips: Target Recent Elements in Console
A Chrome Developer Tools quick tip outlining how to easily target recently selected elements from the Elements Panel in the Console.
CSS Weekly
Jan 25 — How to debug @starting-style at-rule in Chrome DevTools
Learn how to debug the Starting Style at-rule in Chrome DevTools.
CSS Weekly

2025 2 articles, 33 videos

Dec 30 — AI Development Skeptic? Start Here.
A quick tip explaining how to easily get started with using AI in your development workflow.
AI Developer
Dec 12 — Chrome DevTools Elements Panel Tips & Tricks
Find out how to become more productive when working with the Elements panel in Chrome DevTools.
CSS Weekly
Dec 12 — Automate Your Testing Workflows Using BrowserStack’s AI Agents
Find out how to use BrowserStack’s AI agents to automate your testing workflows.
CSS Weekly
Dec 09 — Frontend News #19: CSS overscroll-behavior, scrollbar-gutter, text-grow Properties, & More
Find out how “overscroll-behavior: contain” is changing, how to use the scrollbar-gutter CSS property, what the new text-grow property does, how to analyze your…
CSS Weekly
Dec 05 — Practical Use-Cases for “overflow: clip;”
A brief guide outlining the difference between "overflow: hidden" and "overflow: clip".
CSS Weekly
Dec 03 — Frontend News #18: Self-Destructing CSS, Throttle Specific Requests In Chrome DevTools
Find out why you should use self-destructing CSS pattern when working with web components, how to throttle specific requests in Chrome DevTools, and more.
CSS Weekly
Nov 27 — How To Create an Adaptive SVG Favicon Using the prefers-color-scheme Media Query
Find out how to create an adaptive favicon that automatically switches to a light/dark color scheme.
CSS Weekly
Nov 24 — How to Easily Create Modern, CSS-First Forms in WordPress
Learn how to build stylable forms in WordPress using the IvyForms plugin easily.
CSS Weekly
Nov 21 — How To Add Additional CSS to a WordPress Theme When “Customize” Is Missing
Learn two simple (but confusing) ways to add Additional CSS to WordPress.
CSS Weekly
Nov 17 — Create Performant, Stylable Map UI Components Using MapSVG
Learn how to use the MapSVG WordPress plugin to create customizable UI components.
CSS Weekly
Nov 08 — Frontend News #17: Why :is(::before, ::after) Doesn’t Work, Why You Should Switch to OKLCH, & More
Find out why pseudo-elements (::before, ::after) don’t work with the ‘:is()’ pseudo-class function, and more.
CSS Weekly
Nov 07 — Fix “width: 100%” Overflow Easily
A brief guide for the upcoming 'stretch' value in CSS.
CSS Weekly
Oct 02 — Introducing Baseline Status for Video
Baseline Status for Video is a handy online tool that enables you to display Baseline Status in your videos easily.
CSS Weekly
Sep 28 — Use THIS CSS Property To Improve Your Rounded Corners Today
A brief look at the new corner-shape CSS property.
CSS Weekly
Sep 12 — Frontend News #16: :heading Pseudo-Class, Faded Text Effects, box-sizing
Find out how heading pseudo-class works, how to create a faded text effect, why you shouldn't add "box-sizing: border-box;" to your CSS reset, and…
CSS Weekly
Aug 28 — VS Code Tips — How To Restore Deleted Files Easily Using Local History
Learn how to restore deleted files in Visual Studio Code easily.
CSS Weekly
Jul 28 — Frontend News #15: Transform Order Matters, Creative Drop Caps, Frontend Developer Quiz
Find out why the order in which you set values for the CSS transform property really matters, now how to easily create drop caps…
CSS Weekly
Jun 19 — Introducing AI Developer Weekly Newsletter
A newsletter that will help you stay on top of AI tools and trends.
CSS Weekly
Jun 16 — How to Disable CORS in Google Chrome
A quick tip showing you how to disable Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) in Google Chrome for testing purposes.
CSS Weekly
May 28 — How To Create a User-Friendly Booking Solution Using Amelia WordPress Plugin
Learn how to use the Amelia WordPress plugin to easily create a user-friendly booking solutions.
CSS Weekly
May 19 — CSS Tips: Flexible Wrapping CSS Grid
A quick tip that will show you how to create a flexible CSS Grid.
CSS Weekly
May 12 — A New Alternative to the CSS Owl Selector
Find out what the most common use case for the CSS Owl Selector is, and how you can easily replace it using the experimental…
CSS Weekly
May 01 — How to Build Stunning Websites Easily Using BeTheme and Its Powerful Developer Features
Find out how you can easily create landing pages and entire websites with BeTheme WordPress Theme.
CSS Weekly
Apr 28 — What is CSS Owl Selector (* + *)?
Find out what the owl (* + *) selector in CSS is, how it works, why you should use it, and the viable alternatives.
CSS Weekly
Apr 24 — How To Build Complex Mega-Menus Easily Using Blocksy WordPress Theme
Find out how to use the Blocksy WordPress theme.
CSS Weekly
Apr 14 — Frontend News #14: paint-order, border-image, Properly Sizing Images
Find out how to fix problems with -webkit-text-stroke, how powerful border-image property can be, why you should always properly size your images, how to…
CSS Weekly
Apr 11 — Is This CSS or TypeScript?
A short (and hopefully sweet) reminder that CSS is a programming language.
CSS Weekly
Apr 08 — Top 5 CSS Navigation Menu Mistakes
Find out how to improve the UI of your navigation menus with a few lines of CSS.
CSS Weekly
Mar 27 — Common CSS Navigation Menu Mistakes
Find out how to improve the UI of your navigation menus with a few lines of CSS.
CSS Weekly
Mar 25 — Frontend News #13: document.designMode, Baseline & Polyfills, Style Observer
Find out how document.designMode works, improve your thinking about browser support and polyfills, learn how to observe CSS property changes using the Style Observer…
CSS Weekly
Mar 15 — Frontend News #12: New attr() Capabilities, CSS Variables in Shorthand Properties, Base64 Data URLs
Find out how you can use values from HTML attributes in CSS, why you should avoid custom properties in shorthand properties, how users with…
CSS Weekly
Feb 24 — Frontend News #11: Justified Text, JS moveBefore Method, Performance Optimization
Find out how to create viable justified text with automatic hyphenation, and more.
CSS Weekly
Feb 10 — VS Code Tips – Code Navigation Using Breadcrumbs
Find out how to quickly navigate between folders, files, and symbols in Visual Studio Code using breadcrumbs.
CSS Weekly
Jan 29 — How to set up a local testing server using Serve NPM package
A quick tip showing how to set up a simple local testing environment using the NPM package Serve.
CSS Weekly
Jan 22 — Create Auto-Expanding Form Fields Using field-sizing CSS Property
Find out how to easily create auto-expanding input and textarea form fields using the field-sizing CSS property.
CSS Weekly

2024 3 articles, 33 videos

Dec 13 — Start Using Minimap Section Headers in VS Code
Learn how to get the most out of Visual Studio Code minimap and turn it into a valuable, indispensable tool in your coding workflow.
CSS Weekly
Dec 03 — A Practical, Hands-On Guide to Improving Your UI (JavaScriptmas Challenge)
A step-by-step guide on fixing bad user interfaces based on fundamental UI Design principles.
CSS Weekly
Nov 29 — Frontend News #10: Gradient Borders, Perfect Centering, Animating Details/Summary
Find out how to use View Transitions API to create cross-document page transitions, how to easily show Baseline status on your blog posts, how…
CSS Weekly
Nov 25 — Frontend News #9: View Transitions, Container Queries, Baseline Status
Find out how to use View Transitions API to create cross-document page transitions, how to easily show Baseline status on your blog posts, how…
CSS Weekly
Nov 14 — Frontend News #8: New CSS Logo, OpenType Font Features, Tooltip Tips
Find out what the new official CSS logo looks like, how to use OpenType features of high-quality fonts, how to create accessible tooltips, and…
CSS Weekly
Oct 31 — AI in Chrome DevTools?!?
An introduction to using AI features in Chrome DevTools.
CSS Weekly
Oct 18 — CSS Tip: Easily Deal With Layout Shifts Caused by Scrollbars
Find out how to prevent layout shifts when scrollbars are hidden/shown using the scrollbar-gutter CSS property.
CSS Weekly
Oct 10 — How To Animate a Button Based on Video Content (YouTube Button Subscribe Animation)
Quick-tip showing how to create an effect where a button lights up when a keyword is mentioned in a video.
CSS Weekly
Oct 06 — Frontend News #7: CSS Masonry, Accessible Accordion Components, CSS Music Video
Find out what CSS Masonry syntax might look like, how to create accessible accordions, which CSS property can trigger Layout, Paint, or Composite, watch…
CSS Weekly
Sep 26 — VS Code Tips — Use Minimap Section Headers
Visual Studio Code tip showing you how to make Minimap useful by utilizing Mark Section Headers and Region Section Headers.
CSS Weekly
Sep 18 — Enable *NEW* CSS Transitions Behavior
Find out how to enable new CSS transitions behavior that allows you to transition to intrinsic sizing keywords.
CSS Weekly
Sep 13 — Frontend News #6: One Million Checkboxes, Can I Use CLI
Find out what happened with One Million Checkboxes experiment, how display:contents and :target pseudo-class work, how to get Can I Use data directly from…
CSS Weekly
Sep 11 — CSS Tips – Animate to “height: auto;”
Find out how to easily animate from “height: 0;” to “height: auto;” using newly available calc-size() function.
CSS Weekly
Sep 06 — Frontend News #5: ChatGPT CSS, Custom Range Sliders
Find out in which cases you can use ChatGPT to generate CSS, how to create stunning range sliders using Anchor Positioning & Scroll-Driven Animations,…
CSS Weekly
Aug 25 — Frontend News #4: State of CSS 2024, Syntax Highlighting
Find out why you should take the State of CSS 2024 survey, if it’s possible to build syntax highlighting directly into a font, if…
CSS Weekly
Aug 08 — Transition to height: auto; & display: none; Using Pure CSS
Find out how to easily transition to intrinsic sizes and trigger transitions when an element receives its first style update using new CSS features.
CSS Weekly
Jul 22 — Develop a Customer-Centric Perspective
Before you focus on your own problems and challenges, focus on the problems and challenges your users and customers are having.
Blog
Jun 26 — Tailwind CSS — How To Create a Stunning Button
A quick tip showing one of TailwindCSS's pain points.
CSS Weekly
Jun 24 — How to create the YouTube like-button glow effect when you say “subscribe” in a video
Learn how to create an effect where a subscribe button glows up,
CSS Weekly
Jun 11 — Stunning Staggered CSS Animation/Transition on Page Load
Find out how to create a stunning staggered fade-in animation on page load with pure CSS.
CSS Weekly
Jun 07 — Animate HTML Details & Summary Elements Using Pure CSS
Find out how to fully animate the HTML Details/Summary disclosure widget using only CSS.
CSS Weekly
May 31 — Animate to “height: auto;” & “display: none;” Using CSS Transitions
Find out how to easily transition from “height: 0;” to “height: auto;”.
CSS Weekly
May 03 — CSS Gradient Text Styles
Learn how to easily create gradient text styles and gradient text outlines with a few lines of CSS.
CSS Weekly
Apr 25 — CSS Email Obfuscation – Create a Clickable Link
A hands-on guide on how to create clickable CSS-obfuscated email links with a bit of JavaScript.
CSS Weekly
Apr 08 — Email Obfuscation Using CSS
Learn how email obfuscation works and why you should obfuscate your emails using CSS.
CSS Weekly
Mar 26 — VS Code Tips – Fix Multiline Comments in CSS/HTML
A quick tip showing how to fix broken block comments behavior in Visual Studio Code by utilizing the built-in Emmet toolkit.
CSS Weekly
Mar 19 — Center ANYTHING in CSS With This Line of Code
A quick tip outlining how to easily center any content vertically in CSS.
CSS Weekly
Mar 06 — Simplify Your CSS Using :is() and :where() Pseudo-Classes
A detailed guide to :is() and :where() CSS pseudo-classes.
CSS Weekly
Feb 27 — Native Input Toggle Switch
A quick tip showing how to create a native toggle switch by adding a single attribute to a checkbox input element.
CSS Weekly
Feb 16 — Where is CSS4?
A short look at the current state of CSS4.
CSS Weekly
Feb 13 — Best Programming Fonts (2024)
A detailed guide on setting up font family and font ligatures in Visual Studio Code, along with an overview of a few fantastic programming…
CSS Weekly
Feb 11 — VS Code Tips – Leverage the Outline View
A hands-on tip on how to get the most out of the outline view in Visual Studio Code.
CSS Weekly
Feb 07 — VS Code Tips — Custom Folding Ranges
A short guide on creating Manual Folding Ranges in Visual Studio Code.
CSS Weekly
Jan 31 — Arc Browser Boosts – How To Tweak Website CSS
An in-depth guide on using Boosts in Arc browser.
CSS Weekly
Jan 16 — Chrome DevTools Inception
A quick tip showing how (and why) you can inspect Chrome Developer Tools with Chrome Developer Tools.
CSS Weekly
Jan 05 — CSS Stickers!
Introducing a set of beautifully designed CSS Stickers.
CSS Weekly

2023 1 article, 53 videos

Dec 27 — How to handle touchscreen gestures in the browser using CSS
A quick tip outlining how to use the touch-action CSS property.
CSS Weekly
Dec 19 — CSS Tips — Practical img Element Defaults
A line-by-line guide through the sensible CSS for image elements.
CSS Weekly
Dec 11 — How to enable experimental CSS & JS features in Chrome, Firefox & Safari
A step-by-step guide on how to enable experimental CSS and JavaScript features and various Web APIs in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
CSS Weekly
Dec 05 — How to Create Stunning Slanted Containers with CSS
A detailed, in-depth guide to creating slanted card components.
CSS Weekly
Nov 30 — Flexbox — justify-content or align-items?!?
CSS Quick tip that will help you understand if you need justify-content or align-items property in Flexbox.
CSS Weekly
Nov 23 — CSS Tips – Custom list styles with @counter-style
A quick tip on using @counter-style CSS at-rule.
CSS Weekly
Nov 20 — CSS4 Is Coming (Not a Clickbait)
A look at the current state of CSS development, with a detailed explanation of why CSS4 is coming.
CSS Weekly
Nov 16 — Enforce Underlined Links in Firefox
A short overview of the new "Always underline links" browser option, available in Firefox 121.
CSS Weekly
Nov 14 — Types of Themes in Visual Studio Code
A quick overview of different types of themes available in Visual Studio Code: Color Themes, File Icon Themes, and Product Themes.
CSS Weekly
Nov 08 — Practical Guide to CSS Positioning
A detailed guide on how positioning in CSS works.
CSS Weekly
Nov 02 — How To Easily Calculate CSS Specificity
Find out how to easily get the exact specificity of a certain selector.
CSS Weekly
Oct 31 — Top Visual Studio Code Product Icon Themes
Make your development environment stand out with stunning Visual Studio Code Product Icon themes.
CSS Weekly
Oct 27 — VS Code Tips — Move Sidebar Right
A quick-tip outlining how and why you should move the sidebar in Visual Studio Code to the right.
CSS Weekly
Oct 25 — Exploring Front-End of Photoshop Online
A look at behind-the-scenes of online Photoshop.
CSS Weekly
Oct 20 — How To Style console.log() Messages
A quick-tip showing you how to use format specifiers (%c) to style console.log() messages in DevTools.
CSS Weekly
Oct 17 — Start Styling Your console.log() Messages in DevTools
Learn how to easily style console.log() using CSS.
CSS Weekly
Oct 13 — Horizontal rule inside select element?
A quick tip showing how you can add a horizontal rule element in a select element.
CSS Weekly
Oct 12 — 10 Fantastic VS Code Icon Themes
A collection of beautiful Visual Studio Code File Icon Themes.
CSS Weekly
Oct 05 — VS Code Tips – Use Read-Only Mode
A quick tip showing you how a read-only mode in Visual Studio Code works.
CSS Weekly
Sep 27 — CSS Terminology Demystified
A guide to CSS terminology, explaining everything you need to know about basic CSS concepts.
CSS Weekly
Sep 19 — VisBug – Visual Prototyping in Browser
A hands-on guide to Visbug, a browser extension that will help you prototype in the browser visually.
CSS Weekly
Sep 07 — CSS “display” is Multi-Keyword Property — What You Need To Know
Learn how the multi-keyword syntax of CSS display property works.
CSS Weekly
Aug 11 — 11 Fantastic CSS Generators To Spruce Up Your UI
An overview of fantastic online CSS generators.
CSS Weekly
Jul 28 — How Position Absolute Works in CSS Grid
A brief, hands-on guide to using absolutely positioned elements with CSS Grid, along with a practical use-case.
CSS Weekly
Jul 17 — Advanced Positioning in CSS Grid
A practical, in-depth guide to positioning elements on CSS Grid exactly as you want.
CSS Weekly
Jun 23 — CSS Quick-Tip: Custom Properties Fallback Values
A quick tip outlining how and why you can define fallback values for CSS Custom Properties.
CSS Weekly
Jun 21 — What exactly is :root selector in CSS?
A brief guide outlining how :root pseudo-class in CSS works, where it's often used and why, along with potential pitfalls.
CSS Weekly
Jun 13 — 10 Incredible CSS-Only CodePens (2023)
A collection of stunning CodePen demos.
CSS Weekly
Jun 07 — Chrome DevTools Tips – Styles Pane & Elements Panel
Become more efficient when working with CSS and HTML in Chrome Developer Tools.
CSS Weekly
Jun 02 — “Do Not Disturb” in Visual Studio Code?!?
How to disable annoying notifications in VS Code.
CSS Weekly
May 31 — CSS Tips — Easily Find Missing alt Attributes Using One Line of CSS
Adding this one line of CSS in DevTools can help you easily identify missing alt attributes on images.
CSS Weekly
May 29 — Top 11 Visual Studio Code Themes You Should Try Today
Make your development environment stand out with stunning Visual Studio Code color themes.
CSS Weekly
May 24 — VS Code Tips — How to solve all your CSS problems instantly
A quick tip outlining a hidden Visual Studio Code option that will, when enabled, solve all your CSS problems immediately. (Or not.)
CSS Weekly
May 22 — Stop Rewriting Your CSS! Use :not() Instead
A guide to :not() pseudo-class, showcasing several practical use-cases.
CSS Weekly
May 18 — How To Hide Files and Folders From Visual Studio Code Sidebar
A quick tip showing you how to hide files and folders from VS Code Sidebar.
CSS Weekly
May 16 — Baseline: A NEW Way To Think About Browser Support
Baseline is a new initiative that brings clarity to information about browser support.
CSS Weekly
May 14 — Chrome DevTools Tips – How to easily revert all CSS changes in Styles Pane
Find out how you can easily view and revert all CSS changes you've made in Chrome DevTools Styles Pane using the Changes drawer.
CSS Weekly
May 09 — VS Code Tips – Enable Sticky Scroll
Find out how to enable sticky scroll in Visual Studio Code.
CSS Weekly
May 08 — Top 6 Chrome DevTools Experiments You Should Start Using Today
A quick overview of fantastic Google Chrome Developer Tools experiments that will help you level up your DevTools productivity.
CSS Weekly
May 03 — 7 Practical CSS Typography Tips & Tricks
Handy hands-on tips to improve your CSS Typography.
CSS Weekly
Apr 28 — Play/Pause All CSS Animations on a Page Using DevTools Console
A quick tip showing you how to view and manipulate all CSS Animations on a page using Console in DevTools.
CSS Weekly
Apr 25 — 5 Incredible Pure CSS Games
A collection of pure CSS games, including puzzles, 3d-shooters, point-and-click adventures, and more.
CSS Weekly
Apr 20 — One-Line Trick To Improve Your CSS Typography
A quick tip that will help you eliminate orphans (lines of text with just a single word) from your typography using CSS.
CSS Weekly
Apr 17 — Flex Your CSS Muscles With CSS Battle!
Expand your creative CSS proficiency by replicating creative CSS Art in CSSBattle
CSS Weekly
Apr 14 — Debug Web Layout Problems With This Simple CSS Trick!
A quick tip showing how to easily debug layout problems.
CSS Weekly
Apr 06 — Frontend Developer Tries Tailwind for the First Time
My experience of diving into TailwindCSS to create a simple menu component.
CSS Weekly
Apr 03 — CSS Tips: 3 Ways to Center an Element
Find out how to easily center an element in CSS using position absolute, Flexbox, and CSS Grid.
CSS Weekly
Mar 27 — CSS Navbar: Create a Beautiful Navigation Bar From Scratch
A step-by-step guide to creating a beautiful navigation bar from scratch using CSS.
CSS Weekly
Mar 13 — Level Up Your VS Code Workflow: Start Using Profiles
A short, hands-on guide to VS Code profiles.
CSS Weekly
Mar 03 — Create a Direction Aware Hover Effect Using CSS :has() Selector
A practical guide on how you can build a pure-CSS direction-aware hover effect.
CSS Weekly
Feb 24 — In-Depth Guide to CSS Logical Properties
Find out why you should start using CSS Logical Properties.
CSS Weekly
Feb 16 — ChatGPT Can Write Good CSS?!?
An exploration of using ChatGPT to write HTML and CSS.
CSS Weekly
Jan 31 — Tips on Starting a Webdev YouTube Channel in 2023
Tips and advice on starting a web development YouTube channel in 2026 and beyond.
CSS Weekly
Jan 16 — 2022: Year in Review
A short reflection on 2022 with key learnings I want to take with me in 2023.
Blog

2022 30 articles, 39 videos

Dec 28 — VS Code Tips – Collapse All Sidebar Folders
A quick tip outlining how to easily collapse all sidebar folders in Visual Studio Code.
CSS Weekly
Dec 21 — Command Palette in Chrome DevTools?
A quick-tip on using Command Palette in Chrome Developer Tools to easily access any DevTools feature.
CSS Weekly
Dec 14 — Enable Font Editor in Chrome DevTools
A quick tip outlining how to enable Font Editor in Chrome DevTools, which enables you to tweak typography dynamically.
CSS Weekly
Dec 07 — Top 7 Visual Studio Code Extensions for CSS
A brief look at the best VS Code extensions for working with CSS.
CSS Weekly
Dec 02 — Tabs vs Spaces
Should you use tabs or spaces? It might seem irrelevant which option you chose, but tabs are actually more accessible and, therefore, a better…
CSS Weekly
Nov 29 — Fix git error “invalid active developer path” on macOS Ventura
A quick tip on how you can fix the “Invalid active developer path” error in Git after upgrading macOS.
CSS Weekly
Nov 25 — Prevent scroll bounce effect and pull-to-refresh on mobile using overscroll-behavior CSS property
A quick CSS tip outlining how to easily prevent pull-to-refresh on mobile.
CSS Weekly
Nov 21 — Enable THIS in DevTools when working with CSS Grid
A quick tip outlining how and why you should enable the “Show area names” option for CSS Grid in DevTools.
CSS Weekly
Nov 17 — The easiest way to get started with CSS Grid
A simple, straightforward guide to CSS Grid using grid-template-areas property.
CSS Weekly
Nov 10 — Easily manage multiple Node.js versions with NVM
Learn how Node Version Manager (NVM) works.
CSS Weekly
Nov 07 — Emulate Color Scheme in Chrome DevTools (prefers-color-scheme)
Learn how to easily emulate prefers-color-scheme media query in Chrome DevTools.
CSS Weekly
Oct 17 — Hands-On Guide to Color Fonts and @font-palette-values
A practical guide to color fonts (COLRv1 font format).
CSS Weekly
Oct 10 — Transparent HEX Colors???
You don't have to switch to RGBA color format if you want to add transparency to your colors.
CSS Weekly
Oct 07 — Frontend News #3: State of CSS, Color Fonts
Find out why you should take the State of CSS 2022 survey, what are the reasons why one might not be excited about new…
CSS Weekly
Oct 06 — Use Firefox DevTools when working with CSS clip-path
A guide to using CSS Clip-Path Editor, available in Firefox DevTools.
CSS Weekly
Sep 30 — 6 Mind-Blowing CSS Only Games
A look behind the scenes of 6 incredible games created with CSS only.
CSS Weekly
Sep 26 — Frontend News #2: Why was !important added to CSS, Pure CSS 3D Mario 64
Find out why was !important added to CSS, how to detect CSS Selector support, when is it OK to disable text selection, and more.
CSS Weekly
Sep 21 — Creative Section Breaks Using CSS Clip-Path
Learn how to use CSS clip-path and Clip Path editor in Firefox DevTools.
CSS Weekly
Sep 17 — Frontend News #1: Safari16 Features, Refreshing Browser When Writing CSS
Find out which new features are available in Safari 16, how CSS Specificity works, how often do developers refresh the browser when writing CSS,…
CSS Weekly
Aug 04 — Dynamic SVG Section Separators
Learn how to create dynamic section dividers and separators.
CSS Weekly
Jul 27 — 3 Simple Ways To Center an Element Using CSS
Learn how to center an element in CSS easily.
CSS Weekly
Jul 20 — Create Complex Transitions With Individual CSS Transform Properties
Learn how individual transform properties in CSS work (translate, scale, and rotate) and how they enable you to create complex CSS transition effects.
CSS Weekly
Jul 01 — How To Debug Chrome for Android With Android Studio
A step-by-step guide on setting up an emulator in Android Studio to debug websites in Chrome for Android using Chrome DevTools in your desktop…
CSS Weekly
Jun 23 — Managing Specificity With CSS Cascade Layers
An in-depth guide to CSS Cascade Layers.
CSS Weekly
Jun 16 — Should you support Internet Explorer in 2022 and beyond?
Find out how to think about browser support.
CSS Weekly
May 25 — Nesting Media Queries in CSS & Sass
A short guide on nesting media queries.
CSS Weekly
May 19 — Use @supports At-Rule for Feature Detection in CSS
Learn how to detect browser feature support in CSS using @supports at-rule.
CSS Weekly
May 12 — Master the :nth-child() Pseudo-Class
An in-depth guide on the :nth-child() pseudo-class that will help you master it and work with it more efficiently.
CSS Weekly
May 05 — Practical Use Cases for :has() Pseudo-Class
Find out how can :has() parent selector help you simplify your code and avoid JavaScript entirely on practical, real-life examples.
CSS Weekly
Apr 27 — A Practical Guide to Aspect Ratio in CSS
A practical, hands-on guide to using aspect ratio in CSS.
CSS Weekly
Apr 20 — 5 Default VS Code Settings You Should Tweak Immediately
A couple of handy VS Code tips that will make you more productive and your coding environment much nicer for work.
CSS Weekly
Apr 14 — In-Depth Guide to CSS Parent Selector :has()
Learn how :has() pseudo-class works and how it can help you create complex UI interactions without tweaking HTML or using JavaScript.
CSS Weekly
Apr 12 — Switch to HSL Color Format
Learn why you should switch from HEX and RGBA color values to HSL.
CSS Weekly
Apr 06 — How To Create Animated Anchor Links Using CSS
In this quick tip, you'll learn to create animated anchor links using CSS scroll-behavior property.
CSS Weekly
Apr 04 — A Simple Way to Create a Slideshow Using CSS Scroll Snap
Learn how to create a fully functional slideshow using CSS Scroll Snap.
CSS Weekly
Mar 30 — Start Using color-scheme CSS Property When Working With Dark/Light Themes
An introduction to color-scheme CSS property (and meta tag) which can change how native browser elements are rendered—in light or dark mode.
CSS Weekly
Mar 28 — Create Gradient CSS Text Strokes
Learn how to create linear & radial gradient text strokes using -webkit-text-stroke and background-clip CSS properties.
CSS Weekly
Mar 14 — Create a Stunning Glassmorphism Effect in CSS
A step-by-step guide to creating immersive background effects and beautiful gradient headlines using backdrop-filter and background-clip CSS properties.
CSS Weekly
Mar 01 — Say It Directly
Start difficult conversations by getting the worst part in the open first.
Blog
Feb 22 — How To Debug iOS Safari With Xcode Simulator
A step-by-step guide on setting up Xcode to debug websites in iOS Safari using Web Inspector on your Mac.
CSS Weekly
Feb 17 — Practice Communicating
Communication is a skill you should nurture and practice.
Blog
Feb 11 — Experiment Even More
Don't be afraid to experiment and try different things.
Blog
Feb 10 — When You’re Overwhelmed…
Whatever it is you do, you'll find yourself feeling overwhelmed sooner or later. Here are a few simple ideas on how to deal with…
Blog
Feb 07 — What’s Your Next Step?
You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to know what your next step is.
Blog
Feb 02 — Be Honest About the Mistakes You Make
Your mistakes are opportunities to learn; don't hide them.
Blog
Jan 31 — Don’t Wait for Things to Change
If you can, act proactively and change things that you would like to see improved or fixed.
Blog
Jan 28 — Try It Again (and Again)
The more you practice something, the better you'll get at it.
Blog
Jan 26 — Play a Different Game
You won't get ahead if you repeat what everyone else is doing. Be unique and play by different rules.
Blog
Jan 25 — Turn It Into a Habit
If you want to get better at a specific skill, create a habit around it.
Blog
Jan 24 — Communication Matters
Communicate with clarity.
Blog
Jan 22 — How Far Are You From Success?
Starting your journey is the first step to success.
Blog
Jan 22 — Experiment More
Try as many things as possible until you find something that works.
Blog
Jan 20 — Invest in Good Stock
Don't delay important decisions; make them as soon as possible, based on incomplete data.
Blog
Jan 19 — A Lousy Starting Point
Consider your current position, regardless of how bad it is, as a starting point.
Blog
Jan 18 — Focus on the Things That Matter
Not everything urgent is important; spend your time wisely.
Blog
Jan 16 — The Importance of Wellbeing for Productivity
Your wellbeing is a major component of productivity; treat it as such.
Blog
Jan 15 — Take a Risk and Create Something Meaningful
As a creator, it's imperative that you take the risk of putting yourself out there and having your work critiqued.
Blog
Jan 14 — Compounding Interest of Consistency
Do a little bit today. And then again tomorrow. It'll make a difference sooner than you think.
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Jan 13 — Shortcuts Rarely Work
Take the long road. It's not only safer but much more rewarding.
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Jan 12 — The Best Investment
What if I told you there is one completely safe investment that most people overlook, an investment that has the most incredible ROI?
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Jan 11 — 2021: Year in Review
A short reflection on 2021 and plans for 2022.
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Jan 09 — Simplify
Aim to simplify things as much as possible.
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Jan 08 — Forcing Luck
Luck plays a huge role in success. But you shouldn't just wait for it...
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Jan 07 — Do You Want This?
Before you commit your time and resources to build something, try to figure out if your audience really wants it.
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Jan 06 — You Got This
You can figure out anything.
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Jan 04 — Can You Eliminate Some Distractions?
You have much more time available than you think. Use it wisely.
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Jan 03 — Hire a Professional
Whenever you can, hire a professional. It will pay off significantly.
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Jan 02 — Take a Calculated Risk
Learning to manage risk could have a tremendous, positive impact on your life.
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Jan 01 — Plans for Next 365 Days
Your plans will change; don't give up and adapt as you go.
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Dec 31 — Always Celebrate Endings (And New Beginnings)
When something ends, celebrate it and move on.
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Dec 30 — Always Give Your Best
Your work matters. Treat it as such.
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Dec 29 — Give Your Idea a Proper Go
You won't know if your idea is good until you realize it.
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Dec 28 — Try Something Random (To Solve a Problem)
If you don't know which path to take, just take a random one and see where it gets you.
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Dec 27 — Length Doesn’t Matter
It’s about quality, not quantity.
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Dec 26 — Life-Changing Relationships
Surround yourself with the people who care, who push you outside of your comfort zone and beyond your limits.
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Dec 25 — Should You Work on Holidays?
Don't feel pressure to work on holidays.
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Dec 24 — A (Difficult) Solution
There is a solution for every problem. Find one.
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Dec 23 — The Ultimate Success Loop
Keep learning, keep trying, keep failing.
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Dec 22 — All Resources Are Limited
Do the best you can with the resources you have at your disposal.
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Dec 21 — Don’t Be Attached to Your Plans
Be as flexible as possible with your plans.
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Dec 20 — Promoting Your Own Work Is an Act of Generosity
There is no reason to feel bad about promoting your own work.
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Dec 19 — Give Yourself More Credit
You can do anything. Believe in yourself.
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Dec 18 — Don’t Underestimate the Power of Momentum
Everything gets much easier once you gain some momentum.
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Dec 17 — An Overwhelming Inbox
A simple two-step framework for dealing with your inbox.
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Dec 15 — Make That Change
Make the change as soon as you figure out you need it.
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Dec 14 — Do the Hard Work
Two people working on a laptop at a desk.
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Dec 13 — Salvaging an Unproductive Day
You can find a way to make a difference even if you have just a bit of time.
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Dec 12 — You Can Do Better
Always demand more from yourself; and always know that you can get better and that you can accomplish more.
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Dec 11 — Your Work Is for People
Your goal should always be to serve people—everything else, like money and fame, should be just side-effects, nice-to-haves, bonuses.
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Dec 10 — Set the End Date
Your projects (and more) should have start dates, deadlines, and end dates.
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Dec 08 — Perfect Productivity Trap
Productivity should never be the goal but rather just a means to an end.
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Dec 07 — Buy the Obvious Choice
Try not to overcomplicate your buying decisions.
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Dec 06 — Change to Grow
Seek change. It's the fastest way to grow.
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Dec 04 — On Giving and Following Advice
Be generous when you're giving and open when you're receiving advice.
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Dec 03 — A Bold Step
Only bold, ambitious steps will take you where you set out to go.
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Dec 02 — Take Action to Truly Learn
Apply your newfound knowledge as soon as possible.
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Nov 30 — Judging People, Products & Companies
Before you pass the judgment, make sure you have all relevant information.
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Nov 29 — An Insurmountable Obstacle
The obstacles you're facing are not nearly as insurmountable as they might seem.
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Nov 28 — Apply What You Learn
You should apply immediately everything valuable you learn.
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Nov 27 — See Your Ideas Through
Don't jump from idea to idea; finish everything you start.
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Nov 26 — Make Decisions Faster
Make a decision as fast as possible and move on.
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Nov 25 — Mistakes Are Opportunities
Always learn from your mistakes.
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Nov 21 — Strengths vs. Weaknesses
Focus on your strengths.
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Nov 20 — Fail or Adjust As You Go
Your plans are not set in stone, so be open to adjusting them and changing them if you need to.
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Nov 18 — Mistakes Are Gifts From Your Past Self
Be grateful for the mistakes you made and learn from them.
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Nov 17 — Solve Problems Systematically
Approach all problems calmly and systematically to maximize your chances of solving them.
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Nov 16 — Unsolvable Problems Are Rarely Unsolvable
All problems, regardless of how difficult they seem, can be solved.
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Nov 15 — Give Everyone the Benefit of the Doubt
Always assume people have good intentions.
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Nov 14 — There Are No Safe Options (When It Comes to Work)
Why you need to keep learning, experimenting, and adapting.
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Nov 13 — Less Value for Less Money (Is Never the Answer)
Don't aim to save money, but rather to provide more value.
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Nov 12 — Find an Alternative Approach
Don't stick with something that isn't working.
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Nov 11 — You’ll Find the Answers
You can get through anything and you can figure out anything.
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Nov 10 — Invest Into Quality
Invest as much as you can in the quality of your work.
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Nov 09 — Give It Another Go
Failure simply means you need to try again.
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Nov 08 — Tiny Investments
Little things you do daily can have a tremendous impact on your future.
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Nov 07 — Where Do We Go From Here?
When making decisions, focus only on the future.
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Nov 05 — The Road to Mastery
Never stop learning; never stop experimenting.
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Nov 03 — A Step Forward
If you can make consistent, daily progress, you'll get far.
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Nov 02 — Everybody Is Doing Their Best
Be patient with people. Everybody is doing their best.
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Nov 01 — Focus on the Process, Not Numbers
Forget about the reach, and focus on providing value instead.
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Oct 31 — Creator Economy
When we lift up others, we also lift ourselves.
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Oct 30 — It Probably Won’t Work
Don't be discouraged if something you try doesn't work. That's expected. Try again.
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Oct 29 — Focus
You can do your best work only when you're completely focused on the task at hand.
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Oct 28 — The Effects of Social Media on the Traffic of a Tiny Blog
I stayed away from social media for more than three months. Here's why and what this means for the traffic on my blog. (Hint:…
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Oct 27 — Seek Feedback
Feedback is a gift. Seek it out.
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Oct 26 — Create Something Every Day
Cultivate a habit of creating daily. It's not only tremendously rewarding but also tremendously valuable.
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Oct 25 — Understanding the Problem
To find a good solution, you need to understand the problem well.
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Oct 24 — Difficult Things First
Do the difficult thing first. Because you have more energy, concentration, and willpower when you start. Because finishing the difficult thing will make easy…
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Oct 23 — Improve Daily
Make a conscious effort to improve just a bit every single day.
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Oct 22 — Surround Yourself With the Right People
Surround yourself with the people who will push you forward, not with the ones who will pull you back.
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Oct 21 — Talk It Through
Talk about your problems and concerns with everyone involved as openly as possible.
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Oct 20 — When a Permanent, Irreversible Change Happens…
Don't waste your time on things you can't change.
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Oct 19 — Something Might Happen
Don't waste your time and energy on things that might (or might not) happen.
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Oct 18 — Instant Change
Change is a process, not an event.
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Oct 17 — Compliments and Critiques
Be willing to give and receive both compliments and critiques.
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Oct 16 — Be Kind
Treat everyone as you would like to be treated.
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Oct 15 — Don’t Just Act Like It, Be It
You don't become someone or something by acting like it, but by living it.
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Oct 14 — You Can Get Better
If you persist at something, continuously learn and practice the craft, you will get significantly better at it.
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Oct 13 — Make Things More Difficult, Not Less
Don't pursue something easy, but something meaningful instead. And meaningful is, incidentally, almost always difficult.
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Oct 12 — Try
Try as many times as necessary until you succeed.
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Oct 11 — Change It
You always have options. You don't have to settle for something that isn't working for you.
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Oct 10 — Spend Your Time Wisely
Minutes matter more than you think. Make the most out of your time.
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Oct 09 — Be Your Own Biggest Fan
Always believe in yourself and your abilities.
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Oct 08 — Show Up As Your Imperfect Self
Don't look for perfection. Continuity and dedication are perfectly enough.
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Oct 07 — Stay on Your Course
Don't let setbacks and problems discourage you and take you off your course.
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Oct 06 — Baby Steps
Don't focus on the big picture. Focus just on the next bit instead.
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Oct 05 — Try One More Thing
Don't give up just because it's hard. You always have more options.
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Oct 04 — Throw Money at the Problem
Don't hesitate to spend money if it solves your problems.
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Oct 03 — Aim To Understand
Approach all interactions with an open and kind-hearted mind.
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Oct 02 — You Can Do Better
Always look for ways to learn and grow.
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Oct 01 — Know When It’s Time To Move On
Don't stick with something when it stops serving you just because of past investment.
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Sep 30 — The Story You’re Telling Yourself Might Not Be True
Question all stories you're telling yourself; they might not be serving you as good it appears.
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Sep 29 — Advice for Others
Apply the advice you would give to others on yourself.
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Sep 28 — A Good Reference Point
Don't compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to yourself of yesterday.
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Sep 27 — There’s Always a Way Out
Just knowing that you can change something can help you deal with difficult stuff easier.
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Sep 26 — Do It Properly or Not at All
If something is important enough to do, you should do it with passion and care.
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Sep 25 — Find a Way Forward
There is always a way forward. Find yours.
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Sep 24 — Do It Even if You’re Afraid
Fear should never be the determining factor when you want to make the right decision.
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Sep 23 — You Are Creative
Creativity can be learned, practiced, and nurtured.
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Sep 22 — Switch It Up
Don't settle for a bad option. Try different things and approaches until you find something that works.
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Sep 21 — Good and Bad Limitations
You can (and you should) use limitations to your advantage.
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Sep 20 — Act Like an Expert, and You Might Become One
First step to becoming an expert is to start acting like one. But the second step is even more critical.
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Sep 19 — Don’t Doubt (Yourself)
Even if others are doubting you, you shouldn’t. You can figure anything out.
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Sep 18 — There Might Be a Lesson There
You can learn something from every experience.
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Sep 17 — You Can Find a Way
There's always a way. If you're willing to look for one.
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Sep 16 — Meaningful Is Rarely Easy
Anything that matters, anything meaningful that makes a difference, is hard. Precisely as it should be.
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Sep 15 — Practice!
You can make up for any lack of talent with dedication, persistence, and patience.
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Sep 14 — Understand Where You Are
Don't focus on some distant goals, but rather on the next step.
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Sep 13 — Seek Discomfort
You can make true progress only when you step outside of your comfort zone.
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Sep 12 — It’s More and Less Complicated Than You Think It Will Be
We tend to underestimate and overestimate how complex things are and how long things will take.
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Sep 11 — It’s Never Too Late To Make a Difference
You’re not too old, and you still have plenty of time if you want to make a difference.
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Sep 10 — Don’t Assume, Ask
Your assumptions about other people's intentions and ideas are not only wrong but probably even harmful.
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Sep 09 — The Lack of Time Problem
We often feel like we don't have enough time, while the real problem might be that we don't have enough energy.
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Sep 08 — Speak Up
It's your responsibility to speak up whenever you have something meaningful to contribute.
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Sep 07 — Plans and Ideas
Plans and ideas are not worth much. Execution is what matters.
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Sep 06 — Choice Predicament
We can truly understand what we're capable of when we don't have a choice.
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Sep 05 — Same Actions, Different Results
The same actions will almost always yield the same results. If you want different results, change something.
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Sep 04 — Learning Through Doing
We learn the best through experience, through work, and when we're forced to figure out things on our own.
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Sep 03 — Change Something
As soon as you figure out that something isn't working, make a change.
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Sep 02 — Another Option
Whenever you feel stuck or trapped, remember that there surely must be another option and do your best to find it.
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Sep 01 — Fresh Start
You can (and should) use every day to get a fresh, meaningful start.
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Aug 31 — Nobody Is Out To Get You
People, in general, are doing their best. Don’t judge them. Treat them kindly.
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Aug 30 — It’s Never Too Late for a Change
If you're not happy with where you're going, change something immediately.
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Aug 29 — A Clear Solution
We often unnecessarily overcomplicate things. Sometimes a clear solution is right in front of us.
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Aug 28 — What’s the Worst That Can Happen?
Take a risk. Your worst fears are unlikely to happen.
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Aug 27 — Start Today
The best time to start something new is today.
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Aug 26 — Conclusions Based on Incomplete Data
Don't assume how others will act or react based on your previous experience with them or your own behavior.
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Aug 25 — Exciting for Whom?
Make sure you share your work with the right audience.
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Aug 24 — There’s Always More To Learn
There's always room for improvement, learning, and growth.
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Aug 23 — Change Your Mind
Changing your mind is a strength; be open to it and act upon it whenever you find new evidence.
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Aug 22 — Be Honest
Be honest. You owe it to yourself, especially if you want to improve and achieve something meaningful.
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Aug 21 — The Most Important Thing
The thing that demands your immediate attention is rarely the thing you should focus on first.
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Aug 20 — Postponing the Inevitable
If you know you will make a specific decision sometime, don't wait, but rather make it immediately.
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Aug 19 — Good and Bad Time To Give Up
The key to success and growth is knowing when to give up and when to persist.
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Aug 18 — You Can Figure It Out
You can figure out anything as long as you're willing to invest your time, energy, and patience.
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Aug 17 — New Endeavor
Starting something new is always challenging but rewarding and definitively worth it.
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Aug 16 — Step Up
Someone has to step up if we want things to change. It might as well be you.
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Aug 15 — Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable
You can make the most progress when you step outside of your comfort zone.
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Aug 14 — Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
We are all standing on the shoulders of people who paved the way for us, built our tools, and sparked the ideas on which…
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Aug 13 — Slow and Steady
You have much more time than it might seem to get where you want to go and to accomplish what you set out to…
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Aug 12 — A Way
There is always a way, there is always a solution and a step forward.
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Aug 11 — Incremental Growth
Do your best to improve every day just a little bit. It'll make a significant difference in the long run.
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Aug 10 — Default to Async
Don't let social media and email notifications run your life. Find a way to fit them into your schedule, not the other way around.
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Aug 09 — Tools and Attitudes
Technical knowledge is rarely the problem. If you're struggling, first solve your human problems.
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Aug 08 — Goals & Reasons
Clarify your goals and underlying reasons. It's the only way to get where you want to go.
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Aug 07 — What if It’s Random?
We like to look for meaning and order in randomness. But perhaps we shouldn't.
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Aug 06 — No Solutions in Sight
Sometimes it's better to give up and focus on something else.
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Aug 05 — A Solution in Sight
Don't give up easily.
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Aug 04 — This Might Not Be True
We often tell ourselves certain stories, stories that we believe and hold dear. But those stories might not be true at all, and we…
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Aug 03 — Continuous Iteration
Approach everything with a curious mind. Iterate and experiment until you find something that works well.
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Aug 02 — On Reliability
One careless mistake can have profound implications on the way people look at you.
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Aug 01 — Breaking Promises
Don't break the promises you make, and don't make the promises you can't keep.
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Jul 31 — Do the Right Thing
Do the right thing even when it seems like it will make no difference. You owe it to yourself and everyone around you.
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Jul 30 — Obstacles
What's stopping you from fulfilling your ambitions and reaching your goals?
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Jul 29 — Iterate Until a Solution
Invest as much time as necessary into fixing the things that are causing you stress, problems, and concerns.
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Jul 28 — On Rushing
Rushing rarely pays off. It's much smarter to move slowly and mindfully.
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Jul 27 — Life-Changing Tiny Decisions
A small decision you make (or don't make) today can have a profound impact on your career and life.
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Jul 26 — Expect Progress
Almost everything gets better with time. Products improve, teams gain experience, craftspeople learn new techniques, and storytellers figure out how to touch people fully.
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Jul 25 — If You Can’t Win, Don’t Compete
Figure out how to do your own thing without necessarily being in a competition with someone who has more resources or time at their…
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Jul 24 — You Don’t Need Much Time
You don't need much time to pursue what you care about. Even a few minutes daily that you can use to focus on your…
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Jul 23 — Winning and Losing
Learn to deal with losing. Or refuse to participate in activities that have only one clear winner.
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Jul 22 — Work, Time, Money & Care
Always approach things holistically, and keep in mind that work, time, money, and care are interconnected.
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Jul 21 — Make a Decision
Shop around before you make a decision, but keep in mind that you'll never find the perfect option.
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Jul 20 — If It Doesn’t Work, Move On
Don't dwell on your failures. Learn from them and move on.
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Jul 19 — On Abandoning Plans
Don't feel bad if your plans don't work out. You can still get something out of them if you're willing to look.
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Jul 18 — You Are Ready
Don't postpone your decisions and actions. You're ready much sooner than you think you are.
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Jul 17 — Subjectivity of Experiences
Nothing that you create will resonate with everyone. And that's fine. You only need to capture the attention of a few that care about…
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Jul 15 — Better
If you know how to do something better, it is your responsibility to do it better.
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Jul 14 — Personal Bubbles of Reality
Your own beliefs are relevant only when they're reflected in reality.
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Jul 13 — Room for Improvement
You can always improve, do more and serve your audience better. And your job is to figure out how.
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Jul 12 — We Care About You
If you want to make a difference, you have to care.
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Jul 11 — Your Mileage Might Vary
Any advice you see or hear might not work for your particular case. This doesn't mean that it's bad advice, just that it's not…
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Jul 10 — Trust Matters
If you are a person we can trust, a person who keeps their word, we'll much rather form a relationship (personal and professional) with…
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Jul 09 — Social Media Is a Choice
In this very moment, you can open social media or do something meaningful. It's entirely your choice.
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Jul 08 — Reach Is Really Not That Important
The impact is almost always more important than reach.
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Jul 07 — Let It Go
There's no point worrying about something outside of your control.
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Jul 06 — Define and Clarify Problems
If you're struggling to find a solution, spend more time defining and clarifying the problem.
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Jul 05 — Marketing Promises
People will associate your brand with the promises you make. So you better make sure to only make the promises you can keep.
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Jul 04 — Importance of a Single View
Never underestimate the power of a single view.
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Jul 03 — The Role of a Culture
A lot of nuances can be lost when we cross the language barriers. If a non-native speaker makes a mistake, don't immediately assume ill…
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Jul 02 — Not So Obvious
Nothing is as easy, complicated, difficult, or wrong as it seems initially.
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Jul 01 — Focus on the Positive
Nothing is purely negative or bad. Try to find a good, positive in even the worst things.
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Jun 30 — On Cheating
If you remove the scoring system, you'll remove the most important reason people have to cheat. When the goal becomes more knowledge, cheating is…
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Jun 29 — It’s Not That Bad
Things are never as bad as they initially seem.
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Jun 28 — Don’t Count on Luck
The odds of catching a lucky break are not in your favor. It's much smarter to focus on work instead.
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Jun 27 — Unreasonable Actions & Decisions
Ridiculous, unreasonable decisions people make are usually made due to a lack of choice or some random circumstances.
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Jun 26 — Reversible & Irreversible Decisions
Make reversible and low-cost decisions as quickly as possible, while you should take enough time to assess all pros and cons of a decision…
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Jun 25 — A Productive Wait
Whenever you find yourself waiting in a line, try using your smartphone productively instead of mindlessly.
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Jun 24 — On Following Rules
If there are set rules, follow them to get consistent, predictable results.
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Jun 23 — Do the Work
Don't underestimate the importance of putting your head down and actually doing the work.
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Jun 22 — Not a Group Groups
People often stand against something even more strongly than they stand for something. Try reaching them if you're struggling to find an audience.
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Jun 21 — A Futile Search
Don't waste too much time and resources searching for perfection; settle for the good enough alternative that gets you one step closer to your…
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Jun 20 — The Right Person for the Job
Whenever you can, find someone more suitable for a task at hand while you tackle the important work only you can.
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Jun 19 — Recurring Problems
Deal with problems that repeat more than twice as soon as possible.
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Jun 18 — On Exaggerating
Take a chance; it won't be nearly as bad as you fear.
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Jun 17 — Unique vs. Different
If you want to stand out, be different and lean into your weirdness.
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Jun 16 — Share What You Know
Share whatever it is that you learn or figure out; there's always someone one step behind you who will be grateful.
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Jun 15 — An Efficient Break
A break is an incredibly efficient and underestimated productivity hack.
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Jun 14 — You’ll Figure It Out
Whatever it is that you're missing right now, you can find the next step that will get you closer to your goals.
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Jun 13 — The Best or Below Average
Everybody is doing their best. Remember this when you feel disappointed or wronged by someone.
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Jun 12 — Will You Be Missed?
If you don't show up today, will your audience miss you?
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Jun 11 — Don’t Wait, Act
Waiting for a better moment to do something meaningful is almost never a good choice.
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Jun 10 — Quantity Over Quality
Quantity is incredibly important if you want to achieve success with your content; because you can never know which piece of content will resonate…
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Jun 09 — Incremental Progress
Instead of focusing on goals and achievements focus on making progress. After all, if you make enough progress, you just might achieve your goals.
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Jun 08 — A Perfect Excuse
Perfection is a common excuse that people use to let themselves off the hook.
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Jun 07 — There Isn’t Always a Way
We often have much better chances of solving difficult, important problems if we work with others. Or sometimes, if we simply trust that someone…
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Jun 06 — Useless Investments
As soon as you realize that something isn't serving you, let it go, regardless of how much you invested in it.
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Jun 05 — The Right Idea
The only way to know if your idea will work is to try it out.
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Jun 04 — Assume Good Intentions
People usually don't want to hurt you intentionally. So when they do, assume it was an accident, a silly mistake that you shouldn't worry…
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Jun 03 — Making Overwhelming Projects Manageable
When working on complex projects keep the entire picture in mind vaguely but focus only on the next task.
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Jun 01 — Failed Plans
Any plans you make should guide you towards success, and ideally, help you avoid common problems and traps you already experienced.
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May 31 — Seek Difficulty
Seek difficult problems and tackle them directly. It will help you stand out and provide more value to your audience.
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May 30 — Your Actions Matter More Than Your Words
Actions speak much more than words. If you want your team to adopt a specific behavior, adopt it yourself. If you want your team…
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May 29 — Weekend Productivity Guilt
You don't have to feel guilty if you use the weekends only to rest and recharge.
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May 28 — The Way of Progress
You can always find a way. But only if you're willing to look and only if you believe that you can find one.
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May 27 — One More Thing
Instead of doing more, try doing something different.
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May 26 — The Power of Storytelling
If you want to convince people, don't (just) give them facts. Tell them a story. A story that resonates with them and touches them…
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May 25 — Stand for Something
To really connect with your audience, you have to stand for something meaningful.
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May 24 — New Strategy?
Double down on what works and ignore the rest.
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May 23 — On Ignoring Questions, Opinions & Ideas
If you criticize or discourage certain behavior within your group, that behavior will probably stop happening. Be careful not to discourage asking questions, generosity,…
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May 22 — Wishful Thinking
Be aware of your limitations and work within those to achieve as much as you can. Just because you believe in something, it doesn't…
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May 21 — Show Up Today
Don't show up just because you have to, but because you want to and because it matters.
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May 20 — Whispering Megaphone
If you aren’t heard, instead of using a megaphone, try whispering. It’s much more effective.
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May 19 — Tiny Decisions Matter
Small decisions and quirky habits matter much more than it might seem. With enough time and repetition, they can make a big difference. Negative…
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May 18 — More Is Not the Answer
We often get a feeling that we should add more to make something more valuable. But more often than not you're not looking for…
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May 17 — A Fresh Perspective
Approach everything with an unbiased curiosity; it's the best way to find a breakthrough and stop repeating the same mistakes.
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May 16 — Give Selflessly
Help if you can. Particularly to those in need and to those close to you. But don't expect anything in return.
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May 15 — Worry & Decision Making
Whenever you find yourself worrying about something, lay down your options and make a decision as soon as possible. Worrying is just postponing the…
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May 14 — It Will Take Longer
Don't set unrealistic expectations in front of your creative endeavors that matter.
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May 13 — What When You Realize That You’re Wrong
If you're wrong, admit it and move on. There's no point in deliberately staying in the wrong.
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May 12 — Show Up Every Day
You can get far if you only show up every day, consistently.
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May 11 — Waiting for Heroes
Heroes do exist. They are regular people just like you and me who take matters into their own hands.
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May 10 — Are You Working on the Right Thing?
It's not enough to work productively. You have to work productively on the things that matter.
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May 09 — On Making Progress
You can only see the progress you're making if you look at your journey from far away.
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May 08 — Don’t Be Afraid To Ask
If you're not sure, ask. It might seem obvious and straightforward enough, but most people are actually afraid to follow this advice.
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May 07 — Look It Up
Finding reliable, accurate, and relevant information is a skill you should be honing daily.
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May 06 — Reframing Problems
You can reframe anything that isn't serving you. Instead of a problem, look for an opportunity.
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May 05 — Don’t Think, Act
We usually put too much importance on things that could go sideways. Don't overthink it. Just start.
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May 04 — Product Expectations
Ship as early as possible because you won't really know what your audience thinks until you put the product you're building in front of…
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May 03 — More Money Doesn’t Always Mean Better
More money doesn't always mean better quality, performance, or reliability. Simply caring more can often make even a bigger difference.
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May 02 — Best Laid Plans
No matter how good your plan is, there's a good chance it won't work. But this isn't saying much about your idea, just about…
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May 01 — Your Assumption Is Probably Wrong
Whenever you make an assumption, keep in mind that you might be wrong and actively look for more evidence to prove or disprove it.
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Apr 30 — You Can Do Something About It
You can always take a step in the right direction. And all you need to do then is to take another step tomorrow as…
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Apr 29 — On Breaking Rules
Rules are rarely set in stone, and obstacles can often be removed. But only when you're dealing with people and if you're willing to…
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Apr 28 — Winning an Oscar
If your goal is to win an award or reach the highest peak, you'll get stuck, maybe even discouraged if you ever accomplish it.…
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Apr 27 — Solve Problems When They’re Little
Don't let little annoyances grow into serious problems. Tackle them immediately when they're small, seemingly insignificant.
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Apr 26 — On Distracting Environments
Most of us are painfully aware of how difficult it is to focus in a noisy, distracting environment. And yet, we often don't even…
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Apr 25 — Don’t Be Emotionally Invested in Your Work
When you're emotionally invested in everything you create, you pay too much attention to metrics that don't matter instead of focusing on making an…
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Apr 24 — Mixing Colors and Features
If you mix enough colors, you eventually end up with grey. And if you mix enough software features, you end up with a watered-down…
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Apr 23 — Productivity Chores
Little things you do (or don't do) around your office can significantly affect your productivity. Keeping your physical and digital work environments tidy and…
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Apr 22 — Assume Responsibility
Assume responsibility whenever you can. Not only will it transform your own attitude, but everyone around you will start assuming more responsibility as well.
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Apr 21 — All Projects Need an End
Start by defining or outlining your project's end. It will make it manageable and less intimidating. And it's much easier to focus and push…
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Apr 20 — Your Personal and Professional Lives Are Interconnected
You're not a robot, so don't expect to have a perfectly isolated professional life from your personal life. Your frustrations in one area will…
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Apr 19 — Given the Resources at Our Disposal…
Do what you can with the resources you have at your disposal, and always keep in mind that it's much better to ship an…
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Apr 18 — On Winning Lottery
Far too many people are willing to spend $20 on lottery tickets yet unwilling to invest $10 in an online course.
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Apr 17 — Start at the Beginning
It might be tempting to skip a few steps along your way, but it's usually not worth it, as you'll also skip essential lessons…
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Apr 16 — Should You Prepare for Incidents?
You can't plan your life or business in a way to prevent all problems and incidents. And you shouldn't even try if it could…
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Apr 15 — Performing Under Pressure
Everyone performs well in their own backyard when no one is watching. But what about in front of 50,000 people? And is there a…
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Apr 14 — We’re All Storytellers, Marketers, and Leaders
Our roles today are much more elaborate and extensive than ever before. Creative work is only a part of our job; the other, equally…
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Apr 13 — Unwarranted Help
Don't give help unless you're asked for it; it might not be wanted or needed, and it can actually do more harm than good.
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Apr 12 — Assume That You’re Wrong
In a discussion, always assume that you're the one who's wrong. It will help you enter the argument with an open mind and avoid…
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Apr 11 — The Unbearable Lightness of Writing
Writing and publishing daily might appear challenging, impossible, and unrealistic, but it's actually a lot simpler than it seems.
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Apr 10 — Write Daily
Write and publish daily. It has numerous benefits even if no one reads what you have written.
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Apr 09 — Greet Your Fans
When someone shares your work, tries to engage with you, or emails you, the worst thing you can do is to stay silent and…
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Apr 08 — Toxic Productivity
You can't be perfectly productive. At least not all the time. But there are things you can try to get over your productivity slump.
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Apr 07 — Your Point of View Might Not Be Relevant
You can't realistically judge your own progress or creative output. Even when something seems real, others might see it in a completely different light.
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Apr 06 — Slow Down To Accomplish More
Slow down, take a deep breath, reexamine your position, and only start when you're focused, and clear what's the best way to move forward.
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Apr 05 — A Favor Is a Gift, Not a Transaction
A favor is a gift, not a transaction. Treat it accordingly, and don't expect anything in return. It might not be profitable, but it…
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Apr 04 — There Are No Such Things As Guilty Holidays
Should you work on holidays? Should you use every second to get ahead and try to make a difference? The answer should be obvious.
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Apr 03 — The Importance of Storytelling
If you want people to trust you, to believe in your products, estimations, timeframes, or ideas, you need to tell a story. A story…
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Apr 02 — On Gambling
Are you waiting for a lucky break that will change everything?
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Apr 01 — Invest In Today
Don't wait for tomorrow. Do the work that matters today!
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Mar 31 — Uncover the Root Cause Using the Five Whys Technique
Don't immediately jump into problem-solving mode. You want to make sure you're working on the right problem first.
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Mar 30 — Do the Challenging Thing
If you ever have a choice, don’t pick an easier task; pick a more demanding one.
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Mar 29 — You Might Not Need a Shiny New Feature
Implementing a new software feature might seem like an excellent way to add additional value, but that's often not the case.
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Mar 28 — On Planning
Plans rarely go as planned. Be ready to take a different approach as soon as you figure out that something isn't working.
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Mar 27 — A Simple, Bulletproof Guide to Accomplishing Anything
You'll be surprised how much you can accomplish if you just sit down and get to work.
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Mar 26 — The Choice of Circumstances
You don’t always get to chose your circumstances, but you always get to chose how you react to them.
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Mar 25 — A Productive Break
Feel free to take a break whenever you need one. It will pay off significantly in the long run.
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Mar 24 — Good Times Never Last
Regardless of your current situation, keep in mind that both good and bad will eventually pass.
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Mar 23 — “But What if No One Likes My Work?”
Create and ship something even if it doesn't resonate with anyone.
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Mar 22 — Add More Value
When in doubt, deliver more value.
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Mar 21 — This Might Not Work
Not everything you try will work, but everything you try will teach you something.
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Mar 20 — Numbers Don’t Really Matter
Numbers don’t matter; the value you’re providing is what makes a difference.
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Mar 19 — Ask for Advice
Asking for advice has numerous benefits for both the person asking and the person giving advice.
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Mar 18 — Do Less
Knowing the theory is great, but most of us learn best through experience, practice, hardship, and problems.
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Mar 17 — Change Your Mindset To Uncover Your True Potential
To make a huge leap forward, change your mindset. Know that you can always improve, learn, and grow.
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Mar 16 — The Evidence Is Not Enough
The evidence is not enough to instill change. You need to support it with a well-aligned story.
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Mar 15 — The Difference Between Amateurs & Professionals
The only real difference between an amateur and a professional is the attitude. A professional takes the work seriously, and an amateur optionally.
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Mar 14 — Are You Looking for Problems or Solutions?
If you're looking for problems, you're likely to find problems. But you're much better off working on solutions instead.
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Mar 13 — Your Work Is for You
Your work shouldn't be about you, but it should most definitively be for you; you should get something out of it.
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Mar 12 — Your Work Shouldn’t Be About You
Your work shouldn't be about you, but about your audience, your customers, and clients.
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Mar 11 — A Lack of Speed Might Not Always Be a Problem
Serve people who perceive your lack of features as focus and your lack of speed as thoughtfulness.
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Mar 10 — An Isolated Incident
Don't waste too much time fixing isolated incidents. But when the problem reoccurs, invest in developing a systematic solution.
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Mar 09 — What if the Circumstances Are Not Right?
The circumstances will never be perfect. You really need to believe that you'll figure it out with time.
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Mar 08 — International Women’s Day Is a Reminder
Events like International Women's Day can serve as good reminders about things we need to act upon urgently.
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Mar 07 — The Lack of Choice
We are all at our best when we don't have a choice, when our backs are at a wall. But what if we could…
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Mar 06 — Your Best-Case Scenario Might Be an Exaggeration
Don't worry about life-changing success overnight. Your best-case scenario is almost certainly an exaggeration.
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Mar 05 — Your Worst-Case Scenario Might Be an Exaggeration
Don't proceed with caution. Your worst-case scenario is almost certainly an exaggeration.
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Mar 04 — The Negative Side of Scrappiness
It's a good idea to be scrappy, to ship before you're ready, publish when you're not entirely sure, launch before all the features are…
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Mar 03 — Continuous Improvement
Try to notice little things that bug you, little things that distract you and make you nervous. These are probably the first things that…
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Mar 02 — Don’t Always Try To Get What You Paid For
When you pay for something, get as much value as you want and need from it, but no more than that. Trying to get…
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Mar 01 — Moving Mountains (Bit by Bit)
Make a bit of progress every day.
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Feb 28 — Communicating Anger
When you get angry at someone, consider their perspective, take a short break to calm down, then respond from the point of compassion and…
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Feb 27 — Embrace Difficulties
Don't shy away from the difficult things; embrace them and learn from them. It's the quickest path to growth and improvement.
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Feb 26 — Willingness To Be Wrong
You can't push the boundaries if you're always right, if you never make a mistake. Without taking risks, you will never stand out; you…
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Feb 25 — Gaming the Algorithm
Don't think about the algorithm and don't try to game the system; just try to create as much valuable content for your audience as…
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Feb 24 — How To Get Precisely the Life You Want
How much time would you be willing to invest today if I told you that it would get you your dream job, financial independence,…
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Feb 23 — Unexpected Obstacles & Failed Estimations
Project estimations that fail miserably fail mainly because people are afraid to admit that they are wrong. But it's expected that you'll be wrong.…
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Feb 22 — Overnight Success (How Ideas Spread)
There is no overnight success, just consistent tackling of the problem until your solution becomes valuable enough to spread.
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Feb 21 — What When You Break a Streak
Don't feel bad about breaking a streak. It's much better to continue the next day than to abandon your journey completely.
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Feb 20 — Always Test Your Assumptions
Your assumption, no matter how logical, sensible, and expected it might be, could be wrong.
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Feb 19 — What When a Problem Happens (The Crucial Second Step)
Do you know why most diets fail, why we have buggy software and perpetual debt?
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Feb 18 — What if You Feel Like You’re Not Making Any Progress?
Do you constantly feel like you're not making any progress? It might mean that you're setting unrealistic expectations for yourself.
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Feb 17 — Tiny Tasks
Solving a tiny task can help you jumpstart your day and energize you.
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Feb 16 — Your Work Doesn’t Have To Be Groundbreaking
Every bit of your work, writing, or art doesn't have to be groundbreaking, perspective-shifting, or even unique. But it has to be thoughtful, timely,…
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Feb 15 — But What if Nobody Upholds the Set Standard?
You should always strive to set higher standards that will move you, your team, and your organization forward. And even if no-one else adheres…
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Feb 14 — Say It Again, but Louder
When you're misunderstood, the worst thing you can do is is repeat exactly the same statement a bit louder or with slightly different words.
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Feb 13 — On Breakthroughs
A breakthrough is an event that changes everything; when it happens, you get to the next level, and nothing is the same from that…
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Feb 12 — Emotional Reading
In written communication, especially on social media, a lot of nuance, particularly related to emotion, can be lost or not conveyed adequately. What if…
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Feb 11 — Pressing Problems Are Not Always That Pressing
Not all problems we're facing are urgent or critical, even though we usually experience them this way. Some might not need a resolution at…
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Feb 10 — Ask for Help
We feel proud when we can solve a problem by ourselves. Even if it takes a significant amount of time, it demonstrates our character…
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Feb 09 — Life-Threatening Unknowns
We're wired to perceive unknowns as threatening. But it's far more useful to look at our fears as guidelines to personal growth. Run towards…
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Feb 08 — A Knowledge Gap
Just because something is plainly evident to you doesn't make it common knowledge, understood by everyone. Take this as an opportunity to show compassion,…
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Feb 07 — A Rude Awakening
If you realize that you're not happy or satisfied with anything, make a conscious decision to change something immediately. Hoping that the problem or…
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Feb 06 — Ask Why
Ask why frequently. It will help you move forward with more clarity, purpose, focus, and motivation.
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Feb 05 — There’s Always Room for Improvement
Always look for ways to improve and grow.
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Feb 04 — A Simple Ineffective Way To Deal With Stress
When stress strikes, acknowledge it, accept it and try to define the steps you could take to ease it up.
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Feb 03 — What When an Incident Happens
Don't let a random accident ruin your day. When it happens, shrug it off, and move on to the next important thing.
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Feb 02 — Stop Reevaluating Your Decisions
Once you make a decision, stick to it. Stop questioning it and start executing.
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Feb 01 — There’s Never Enough Time (If You Believe It)
Instead of thinking that you never have enough time, start believing that you got all the time in the world to do meaningful things…
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Jan 31 — How’s the Weather?
Try to see if you can shift your thinking and find something good in the negative things you're experiencing.
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Jan 30 — Improve and Refine Your Processes Frequently
Always look for ways to refine and improve your processes, habits, and workflows.
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Jan 29 — Sharing Your Work Is an Act of Kindness
Anything that you create, anything that comes from your heart, is a gift to your audience and yourself.
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Jan 28 — What’s Your Opinion? Is the Earth Flat?
Don't confuse opinion with facts. Just because you think something is real doesn't make it so; look for evidence, have an open mind, and…
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Jan 27 — Don’t Cling On to Something That Isn’t Working
As soon as you figure out that something isn’t working and that there’s nothing more you can learn from it, leave it behind and…
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Jan 26 — Someone’s Problem
Someone in a group always becomes no one. When asking, be specific, and when asked, assume that you're that particular someone.
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Jan 25 — Weekly Review
To be sure you're on the right track, it's a good idea to reassess your trajectory periodically. Otherwise, you could be going in the…
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Jan 24 — Late but Valuable
Even when your response or action is late, it’s still worth taking it if you can provide some value.
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Jan 23 — Non-Urgent Important Tasks
Spend a bit of time today to save yourself from a potential hassle down the road.
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Jan 22 — But I’ve Worked So Hard…
The amount of effort you put into something is entirely irrelevant—only the results matter. Aim for impact.
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Jan 21 — Small, Consistent Steps Over Occasional Giant Leaps
You don't have to jump right away, you can take a small step every day, consistently, and with time, you'll get to your destination.
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Jan 20 — On Explaining Things Repeatedly
If you have to repeatedly explain something, it probably means that it's too complicated or that you're working with the wrong audience.
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Jan 19 — How To Maximize Your Impact
Make a habit of asking yourself what can you do right now to maximize your impact. Focus on that.
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Jan 18 — You Don’t Need More Time To Get More Done
To get more done, sometimes you simply need more time. But more often than not, you could get a lot more done with more…
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Jan 17 — Show up Consistently
Show up every day, even if you don't feel like it, even if you're tired, even if you're not appreciated, even if it seems…
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Jan 16 — You Don’t Need Motivation
Motivation isn't something that you have, but something you get. It is not the cause of action but the result of the action.
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Jan 15 — Up the Stakes: The Power of Compounding Interest
We all understand what compounding interest is, but few of us seem to be tapping into that resource. Not with just money and investing,…
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Jan 14 — Accept Your Current Situation
Make the most of the current situation, whatever it might be and however difficult it is. There’s no point in wishing that things would…
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Jan 13 — Start Long Before You Really Have To
The best time to start exercising is long before you’re significantly overweight. The best time to start taking care of your mental health is…
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Jan 12 — Final Decisions
Once you make a final decision, let it go. Don’t reevaluate it every day thinking about what could have been if you had chosen…
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Jan 11 — Don’t Wait; Take a Leap of Faith
There is never a perfect time for a big step, to follow your heart, to do something remarkable or unexpected. You really need a…
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Jan 10 — We Want To Do More
Given an option to do less, people will usually opt-in to do more than it's absolutely necessary.
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Jan 09 — Don’t Stick to the Wrong Path
If at some point you realize that the path you’re on isn’t leading to where you really want to go, the worst thing you…
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Jan 08 — Create a System To Reach Your Goals
When we’re setting goals, we usually think about a distant success we want to experience. (A large audience, financial independence, good health, and so…
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Jan 07 — Come Together
Recently, an earthquake hit Croatia, causing 7 deaths, many injuries, and massive devastation all over the Sisak-Moslavina County. In the days that followed, I’ve…
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Jan 06 — Sit Down and Get To Work
Never underestimate the value of work you can do in a couple of minutes (if that's all you can afford). Bits pile up quickly…
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Jan 05 — On Controlling Opinions, Actions & Reactions
You can't control other people's opinions, actions, and thoughts. What if instead, you focus on yourself, on your own reactions and thoughts?
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Jan 04 — The Unlimited Potential of a New Idea
There is no feeling like when you’re starting a new project, be it a book, product, company, or anything in between. An empty page,…
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Jan 03 — Deadlines as Motivators
Sometimes we need a kick in the butt or a looming deadline to get the work done. The knowledge that a presentation, an essay,…
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Jan 02 — Set Goals That Are Within Your Control
Whenever you’re trying to set a goal, set one that is within your control. Don’t set a goal to get 10,000 newsletter subscribers in…
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Jan 01 — Create, Publish, Learn, Repeat
The best feedback loop is the shortest one. If you publish a blog post every day, you’ll learn about blogging in a year as…
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2020 11 articles

Dec 31 — 2020: Year in Review
Zoran Jambor's 2020 year in review, outlining CSS Weekly, Inspiration Bits, blog & personal highlights.
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Dec 07 — Ask Better Questions
Asking questions is a skill. It can be learned, it can be taught, and anyone can improve in it.
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Nov 29 — You’re Gonna Die
Knowing that your days are limited can (and should) be very motivating and liberating. It is useful to remind ourselves, at least from time…
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Nov 18 — 30 Silly Ways to Lift Your Spirits When the Times Are Tough
A motivational blog post with 30 silly ways to lift your spirits when the times are tough.
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Nov 11 — Easy or Meaningful
If you ever have a choice to do something fun and easy or something meaningful, always pick the meaningful. It might be hard, challenging,…
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Nov 04 — Hard Rest & Reset
Don't feel bad if you need a break. Your wellbeing will make you more productive at work and more mindful with your loved ones.
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Jul 03 — Care About Something to Stand Out
One of the easiest ways to stand out anywhere is to care. It works exceptionally well because so few people truly care.
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Jun 20 — On Patience
Patience is one of the most universal and useful skills you can develop.
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Jun 11 — Inaction & Injustice
Overlooking or ignoring injustice can be just as bad as the injustice itself. It communicates that you’re OK with it and lowers the bar.…
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May 18 — On Free Software
If you find a product or service useful and want to see it exist beyond a few years, insist on paying for it.
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Feb 17 — Stop Chasing Perfection
Don't chase perfection. It's not only impossible to achieve it, but it's also entirely counterproductive.
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2019 2 articles

Oct 06 — Show Up Entirely
Show up entirely or don't show up at all.
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Jan 02 — Do Your Best
No matter what you do and no matter what's expected, always strive to give your best.
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2018 3 articles

Apr 29 — What Do You Do When No One Is Looking?
You can easily gauge your environment, your productivity, and your happiness by noticing your behavior when no one is around. Are you just as…
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Apr 16 — How far are you prepared to go…
…to enforce your opinion?…to make the customer happy?…to understand a different point of view?…to get a promotion or a raise?…to satisfy the stakeholders?…to delight…
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Apr 09 — First Steps
Firsts steps (whether you’re studying a new language, mastering a new art, changing your profession, or simply learning to walk) are always the hardest. …
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2016 2 articles

Feb 08 — The Balance
I wish I could push myself harder, and I wish I could work smarter (not longer). I wish I could read more (not faster) and…
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Jan 17 — Predictable
Being predictable is not always a bad thing. A predictable product that works well is much better than an unpredictable one that has no…
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2015 10 articles

Dec 10 — Build Relationships
The best way to prosper in terms of your professional and personal life, both offline and online, is to build relationships. One follower that listens…
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Nov 30 — Dismissable Ideas
Your ideas should be dismissable. Test them, discard them, review them, and recycle them often. But but every once in a while you should…
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Nov 29 — If You Want to Succeed
…put in the hard work, and show up consistently week after week. It’s as simple as that.
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Nov 28 — Commitments
Saying yes is not always the smartest or wisest thing to do. But once you do say it, make sure you follow it through.…
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Nov 06 — Listen
Saying something is sometimes better than saying nothing, even if you don’t have anything smart or relevant to say. However, most of the time…
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Oct 10 — Great Leaders
Great leaders take the fault themselves when things don’t go well and give credit to others when things are going great. And that right…
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Jul 10 — Creative Inertia
Starting is one the most difficult parts of any creative endeavour. The good thing is, though, that once you start, you got the inertia…
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Apr 30 — Given More Time…
…simplify, scrutinize, minify, reduce, remove.
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Apr 04 — Irrelevant Problems
If solving a problem doesn’t lead to a breakthrough, if it doesn’t have any meaningful impact on your resources (time, position, money, productivity) the…
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Mar 25 — Price and Quality
When somebody says that you will get excellent quality for excellent price, they’re most certainly lying about the quality. And when somebody says that you…
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2014 5 articles

Oct 01 — A Decent Effort
You don’t always have to win. Putting in a decent effort is sometimes good enough. Sure, a decent effort won’t win you a World…
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May 29 — The Push
To get unstuck (personally, professionally or creatively) you sometimes need to be pushed. The push can come from any direction and from just about…
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Mar 24 — Destructive Lies We Often Tell Ourselves
I’m not good enough. I’m too good. I don’t care. I care too much. This is too risky. This is perfectly safe. I don’t…
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Mar 10 — Knowing When to Stop
The hardest part of any project (at least for me) is knowing when to stop. Knowing when it’s the time to stop perfecting it,…
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Feb 04 — Problems, Solutions, Questions and Answers
If you’re looking for problems, you’ll find problems. And if you’re looking for solutions, you’ll find solutions. This may be an oversimplification, but you…
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2013 31 articles

Dec 24 — Sometimes…
Sometimes it seems to me that I’m not working hard enough, sometimes that I’m not good enough. Sometimes it seems to me that I…
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Sep 27 — The Power of Thank You
A seemingly simple thank you can have very transformative power. Thank you can: make or break the project shift deadlines change one’s attitude win…
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Sep 17 — Little by Little to There
Trust your gut and little by little you’ll get there (wherever your there actually is). And while you’re on your way to there, don’t…
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Aug 28 — Critics vs. Artists
It’s incredibly easy to look at the work of others and find mistakes, faults and problems. Every work has holes and faults and every…
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Jul 17 — Hit Publish Regularly
Sometimes you have to force yourself to hit publish, to ship anything (even if the quality is questionable), just to build the habit, just…
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Jun 24 — Go Out of Your Way (If You Want to Be Remarkable)
If you want to achieve something extraordinary or if you want to create something really valuable, you have to go out of your way,…
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Jun 05 — Reaching Your Destination
Most of us have goals, dreams, wishes and destinations. Some people say that having those is inherently bad since it distances us from the…
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May 22 — Your great idea…
…is completely worthless. And not only your great idea. The fact of the matter is that each and every idea, no matter how great…
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May 16 — Not My Job Syndrome
If you catch yourself saying that something you ought to do isn’t your job, you’re probably not doing your job properly. You weren’t hired…
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May 07 — Sometimes You Bite the Bullet and Sometimes the Bullet Bites You
No matter how hard you try to avoid bad things (both personally and professionally) they’re going to happen. The only way to get ahead…
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Apr 22 — The Numbers of Art
People seem to be nowadays mostly concerned with numbers: “How many people are reading my blog?” “How much money can I make if I…
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Apr 16 — You Can’t Please Everyone
Not everyone is going to like your art. In fact, most of the people will hate it. Some of them will even go to…
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Apr 12 — Bailing Out of Commitments
If you make a commitment to do something, you have to see it through. You can bail out before making a commitment (don’t promise…
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Apr 08 — The Cost or the Investment
How do you decide if something is a cost or an investment? The question may not be as simple as it seems, especially if…
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Apr 06 — The Demon of Not Shipping
Getting into habit of shipping is one of the most important things for any artist. Not getting your work out there is just as…
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Mar 29 — Focus
If you want to get somewhere or achieve something, you need to focus. More specifically, you need to focus on whatever you think (thinking…
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Mar 26 — The Price of Not Letting Go
If you invest a lot of time, money or effort into something (could be a project, job, relationship, customer, education or anything else), there’s…
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Mar 19 — Incredible and Effective
If you want to generate attention, you have to do something incredible, groundbreaking, unusual, insane, or utterly stupid. And it’s not really relevant if…
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Mar 14 — Don’t Assume Anything
All assumptions are bad. The only way you can know for sure if something will work or not is to test it. Yes, even…
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Mar 12 — Preparing for the Unexpected
There is no such thing as planning or preparing in advance, especially when it comes to things that can’t be predicted or anticipated (note…
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Mar 07 — Negativity and Positivity
Everything we do has a positive and a negative side. Unfortunately, I’ve noticed that most people are focused on the negative. It’s in human…
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Feb 26 — Delighting and Annoying (A Few)
If you create something distinguishable, remarkable, or something worth talking about, you’ll most certainly be confronted with criticism. Some people won’t like it, some…
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Feb 22 — Get to the Point as Soon as You Can
If possible, leave out everything but the point.
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Feb 19 — Your Technology Choices Are Irrelevant to Your Users
I’ve seen a lot of people focus completely on a technical aspect of the product. They obsess over every bit of code, over performance…
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Feb 14 — Problems and Solutions
Each and every problem we face has a solution. We all know this. What we usually don’t know (or don’t think about) is that…
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Feb 11 — Create More Than You Consume
It is infinitely more important and useful for you and for everyone around you (note that everyone around you is the whole world) to…
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Feb 04 — Small Compromises Can Lead to Big Failures
You are most likely facing compromises every day. They stare at you and beg you to accept them. And you sometimes give in to…
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Jan 31 — Personal and External Goals
No matter what you do, try not to focus on goals that are depended on anything but yourself. If your goal is to get…
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Jan 28 — Reliability
The most important thing in your career (no matter what your career may be) is reliability. You may have most impressive knowledge, you may…
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Jan 24 — Important and Irrelevant Work
Discerning important work from irrelevant is vital if you want to create (or achieve) something that matters. Important work is always hard and unpleasant,…
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Jan 21 — The Need to Express Oneself
People often think that everything they say (or write or do) has already been said (or written or done). The problem is that this…
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