This background sound is my favorite so far. Imagine yourself having a coffee in the forest, but without the ants.
Ramblings
Today’s sound reminds me of a computer game I used to play as a kid called Forestia. There was no goal to reach, it was just about hanging out in a virtual forest:
Reading — I’m currently reading a super interesting article from Harvard Business Review that teaches agility hacks, aka how to create temporary teams that can bypass bureaucracy and get crucial work done quickly.
Listening — “Find Focus in a Chaotic World.” In this HBR podcast, Dr. Amishi Jha, a neuroscientist and professor of psychology at the University of Miami and the author of Peak Mind, offers recommendations based on studies of people in some of the most high-pressure jobs in the world.
Make your own drink
How about a pumpkin pecan pie smoothie?
It sounds like a Thanksgiving dessert and I’m here for it. 🎃🍂🍂
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Have a great day,
— Alicia