1. Quote I’ve been pondering – “The challenge of life, I have found, is to build a resume that doesn’t simply tell a story about what you want to be, but it’s a story about who you want to be.” – Oprah Winfrey
2. Inspiring video I’ve watched – Staying with Oprah Winfrey, she did a USC commencement speech recently and this site summarises 8 amazing life lessons that came from it. I love her emphasis on truth, encouraging us to make the choice every day to exemplify honesty, because the truth exonerates and convicts. It disinfects, and it galvanises.
3. What I’ve been listening to – A friend pointed me to Rainymood, a place that plays the sound of rain and calming storms. There is even an app for your phone. I’ve been using it for over a week now and find it mesmerising as well as comforting, especially while I’m working away on my computer. Try it and see for yourself.
4. Article I’ve been researching – Google are helping make tech less addictive. It’s somewhat ironic given Google’s long term success is based on people being addicted to their devices and software. However, the company is recognising they have a responsibility and duty of care inline with a world wide movement that’s gaining traction around awareness of tech addiction and it’s negative effects. Google now have Digital wellbeing, go check it out.
5. Cool tool I’ve been using – for the last 10 years I’ve had a Swiss Utili-Key 6 in 1 on my key ring. In the last few days I’ve had several admirers of it as well as people needing to use it. It’s actually reminded me how useful it is. What’s so special about it? It’s ultra-light and durable with a straight knife blade and a serrated cutting surface, a flat screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a micro-sized screwdriver, and a bottle opener, and weighs in at an amazing 0.5 oz! No keyring should be without one..
