Hey there, This week, I'm sharing a quick recap of my favorite lessons, reads, and shares of the month. We'll be back to the usual articles next week.

February 2025 Recap

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Reads

This month, I read Beyond Anxiety by Martha Beck. The main takeaway was that creativity spirals are the opposite of anxiety spirals, so to decrease anxiety, lean into creativity.

The Good: Doesn't include the same old anxiety tips you hear over and over. Instead, most of the book is focused on actionable tips for increasing creativity. It's a quick, engaging read with clear takeaways.

The Bad: Not necessarily bad, but if you're not a fan of woo, this book progressively goes that direction. I'd recommend skipping the last two chapters if that's not your thing.

Overall, I would recommend it if you're looking for new ways to address your anxiety.

Some Highlights:

(Side note: I have a Telegram group chat for people who like reading non-fiction books to share highlights and current reads. If you'd like an invite, reply to this email with the best nonfiction book you read last year and what you're reading next.)

Also, loved this article:

​When Your Job Breaks Your Heart​

Listens

As someone who regularly conducts workplace surveys, I found this episode of Freakonomics fascinating:

​When Is a Superstar Just Another Employee?​
"In 2023, the N.F.L. players’ union conducted a workplace survey that revealed clogged showers, rats in the locker room — and some insights for those of us who don’t play football."

Shares

In case you missed it, I shared three new articles this month. Here were the key lessons:

Ditching the 40-Hour Trap ​ Hot take: Relying on a 40+ hour workweek is lazy management. Ditch the clock. Prioritize results. ​ ​→ Read it​

How Great Remote Teams Make Decisions Great remote teams don’t wait for decisions to happen. They create systems that enable them. ​ ​​→ Read it​

The Case for Starting Your Career Remotely Ambitious young people thrive in remote roles by proving themselves through output, not office politics. Remote work isn’t a setback—it’s an advantage. ​→ Read it​

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Work Forward Society Want to meet others who do work differently? Join us in making 2025 your year of less meetings and more real work! Join The Work Forward Society →

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