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The Skim — March 2019’s business inspiration summary

11th March 2019

With spring on the horizon, March’s collection of musings from the best brains in business is more cathartic than a deep clean from Marie Kondo. It covers innovating through recombining ideas, pro football coaching, digital entrepreneurship and third sector leadership. Jeff Hoffman ‘Entrepreneurship — the beauty of it is that you can just design the life you want to live …

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Digital detox — 10 reasons for a tech break

5th March 2019

Technology simplifies tasks as diverse as researching university projects and reconnecting with far-flung family. And social media and mobile phones are so pervasive that they permeate almost every aspect of existence. But when tech eclipses rather than enhances life, it’s time to take a break — here are 10 reasons for a digital detox. 1. Reducing anxiety According to US …

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The Skim — February 2019’s business inspiration summary

1st February 2019

Now that 2019’s in full swing, February’s condensed collection of thought leadership highlights will help you sustain your career, study and lifestyle resolutions. Amongst other inspirational topics, it covers career migration, tech startups and space leadership — take a break to unwind with these words to the wise. Gunnar Lovelace ‘A mistake is also a compost for what’s going to …

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New Year, New Career 2019

10th January 2019

For many of us, searching for a more satisfying job is top of the January to-do list. But if you don’t want your job migration plans to join the list of jinxed New Year’s resolutions, it’s time to take action now. If you’re ready for a fulfilling career in 2019, our summary of sought-after skills and exceptional employers will help …

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The Skim — January 2019’s summary of business inspiration

7th January 2019

Happy New Year and welcome to The Skim, our rapid-read selection of brain pickings from thought leaders in sport, business and the third sector. These words of wisdom will help you ring in the changes for 2019. Haile Thomas ‘I make sure that I give myself the opportunity to just chill out and do nothing and be ok with that, …