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The Rise of the Internet’s Creative Middle Class

Cal Newport

The key here is to realize that there is a big difference between things you are directly responsible for and things you are merely interested in. I use uppercase titles for areas and lowercase titles for resources to constantly remind myself that one is more important than the other.

The PARA Method

Tiago Forte

Vague digital communications such as “sure” or “fine” can leave recipients spending unproductive time and energy reading into the emotional intent behind the text. In fact, 90 percent of the time people think their emails and texts are understood by recipients, but the messages are understood only 50 percent of the time. As digital communications grow, the lack of facial expressions and tone of voice leaves more room for misinterpretation. For example, 60 percent of the time a two-word email or text is interpreted as sarcastic.

How to Improve Communication With Your Remote Team

Ryan Jenkins

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