Lately, I’ve been experimenting with using an hourglass to time blocks of work in 30 minute increments. When it runs out, I take a five minute break and then jump back in. I was first introduced to the concept of “racing the clock” in “The Hero Handbook” by Nate Green: “Most people put off workContinue reading “Race the Clock: How to Increase Productivity and Improve Focus”
Author Archives: Ian Estabrook
On Hard Truths and Life-Altering Decisions
Recently, I was offered an opportunity to come back to the U.S. and continue working for Google. The job had a lot of great perks. I’d be making more money than I am now.I’d move to a familiar city and have a high quality of life.I’d be closer to my family. I turned it down.Continue reading “On Hard Truths and Life-Altering Decisions”
Serendipity and Paying it Forward
While on a flight bound for Dublin from Munich, I finished reading “Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win,” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. It was my second time reading the book, as I wanted to revisit the core principles the authors discussed and understand how I could continue applying them inContinue reading “Serendipity and Paying it Forward”
On Giving People a Chance
“Wait! Please!” The man thrust his arm through the open window of my cab, running alongside it as we tried to pull away from the curb. The driver stopped and began to protest, but by then, the man had already flung the door open and thrown his bags in. “What are you doing?” the driverContinue reading “On Giving People a Chance”
Showering with Spiders
Oh, hey Spider Bro. I didn’t see you there. Not gonna lie, I was a bit surprised when I saw you crawling around in the shower with me this morning. That’s usually a one-man show, and if there *are* other participants, they don’t usually have eight legs. I do not wish to harm you, SpiderContinue reading “Showering with Spiders”
Elevator Tunes
As the elevator doors slid closed, bound for the ground floor, I heard a woman’s muffled hymn swirl up the shaft. “In the jungle, the mighty jungle,The lion sleeps tonight…” The elevator continued its descent, and a second woman’s voice chimed in. “In the jungle, the quiet jungle,The lion sleeps tonight…” Having now arrived atContinue reading “Elevator Tunes”
Booty Change
This morning, while in the shower, I heard a loud *POP* as I was getting all squeaky clean. It sounded like a firecracker went off in my bathroom. Naturally, this startled me, and I began searching for the source. Did a light bulb pop and burn out?Did a screw come loose and fall somewhere?Did aContinue reading “Booty Change”
Butt Stuff
Let’s talk about butt stuff… …specifically training your glutes to be strong and sexy. The glutes are a crucial muscle group to keep strong. They are primarily responsible for extending your hips (getting up from a chair, for example) and keeping you upright, maintaining good posture. Beyond function, well-developed glutes look great on both menContinue reading “Butt Stuff”
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