One idea. One thing to try.

Sometimes we read a lot and still find that little changes in our work. This letter has a modest aim: to turn one idea into one useful next step.

This week's idea

Look for a connection between something you are learning and a real problem in your own work. That connection can help you see what to do next.

This week's exercise

Open a note and write:

• What have I learned recently?
• Where could I use it in my own work?
• What five-minute test could I try in the next 24 hours?

A question to come back to

If the test does not work, that tells you something too. Write down what happened, then choose the next small step.

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