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Monday 14th August Newsletter
The master distiller, prioritizing hobbies, theme days, and more…
TOGETHER WITH
On to another week! 💪 This Monday, we’re talking about:
Master distilling: One part psychology. One part passion.
Hobbies: Schedule ’em.
Theme days: For better time management.
💡 QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one!” — Dolly Parton, American singer–songwriter and philanthropist
THE BIG IDEA
Psychology student turned master distiller
🥃 There are no formal qualifications for becoming a master distiller. For Elizabeth McCall, three things paved the way. These were curiosity, passion, and a masters in counseling and psychology.
In February, 2023, McCall became the third master distiller of Woodford Reserve distillery. She also became the first female master distiller in the brand’s history. It was a story made possible by years of experience. But it was also about McCall’s ability to leverage her background in her favor.
McCall started working for parent company Brown-Forman in 2009 as a sensory technician. She realized then the practical value of her background in counseling and psychology 💡. McCall applied statistical analysis and methodology of individual responses to product control. And she excelled at it. By 2015, McCall became a master tester. By 2018, an assistant master distiller.
Her advice: if you’ve got a passion for something, then go for it. Don’t wait until you’ve got the knowledge and answers you think you need.
What are your thoughts on Elizabeth McCall’s career path? Reply and let us know!
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📝 MONDAY’S TO DO:
Go for a morning run 🏃 Running doesn’t just release those feel-good hormones that we keep hearing about, but doing so before work also helps you wake up your body and create a sense of momentum for the day. (Just be sure to shower before work.)
TODAY’S ADVICE
Schedule time for your hobbies
⚖️ Work–life balance. Three words. Lots of benefits. Unfortunately, our lives aren’t split between work and hobbies alone. Other priorities, including family, socializing and leisure, draw from our available time. This often means that hobbies take a back seat to the rest.
But there are reasons why you should prioritize hobbies:
They help structure your day
They foster social connections
They relieve stress
They make you interesting
They promote flow (the feeling of losing track of time)
Their benefits can spill into other areas
Don’t resort to the default cycle of work-leisure-work. Instead, make time for your hobbies. You might realize it’s the thing you need to break up the monotony of the day!
DON’T MISS
😲 Think your job is hard? Think again.
⚠️ These warning signs point to workaholism.
❓ Questions to help you prepare for a psychometric test.
🐕 20 office pets that every workplace needs.
BOOK OF THE WEEK
The Good Enough Job by Simone Stolzoff
There’s nothing wrong with working hard, setting goals and taking your job seriously. But what happens when work becomes such an integral part of your identity that it damages your wellbeing and, consequently, even your own career?
In this book, Simone Stolzoff discusses the importance of reclaiming life back from work so we may be healthier, happier and more productive.
WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
3-step guide to confidence
Having faith in yourself means exposing yourself to challenges, having a more positive mindset, and carrying on even when the world knocks you down.
In this Ted Talks Daily episode, actress Sheryl Lee Ralph talks about what her own struggles have taught her and provides actionable advice on finding self-confidence.
MEME IT
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