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Friday 22nd September Newsletter
Bike-fishing work, amplifying productivity, calling it quits, and more…
TOGETHER WITH
Can you say “Fri-yay”? 😊 Ending the week with:
Bike-fishing: How to “catch” a living.
Calling it quits: When to part ways…
Our gift to you: A planner to boost your productivity.
💡 QUOTE OF THE DAY: “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela, South African President
THE BIG IDEA
Fishing bikes for a living 🤨
You’ve heard of fishermen and cyclists. But do you know what very real profession combines them both? No? Okay, we’re talking about bicycle fishers, the people responsible for removing bicycles from canals in the Netherlands.
To put things into perspective, Amsterdam alone has 800k bikes on its streets (and many underwater), as well as 165 canals. It’s also got some of the strongest winds in Europe. What ensues, basically, is the need for removing between 12k and 15k bikes from its waters every year. 🎣
Waternet, the agency responsible for keeping the canals clean, uses a huge claw machine, resembling the ones you find in arcades, to fish sunken bikes. If left there, they sometimes end up scraping the bottom of boats; that's the scale of owner-less bikes we’re talking about. 🚲
Could you see yourself fishing bicycles in the land of tulips and cheese for a living? Reply and let us know.
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📝 FRIDAY’S TO DO:
Meditate 🧘 Meditating for at least 10 minutes (every day) results in a calmer mind, a more relaxed body, increased focus, and a greater sense of empathy.
TODAY’S ADVICE
Is it time to call it quits?
Although it’s not a good idea to hand in your notice before trying to negotiate the conditions of your employment, putting up with situations that consistently drag you backwards is not the answer, either. This is how you know that you and your employer must part ways:
Your role at the company has no prospects of evolving into the type of challenge you seek. No room for growth is a good reason to head for the door. ⬆️
Your employer is maintaining a culture of fear. If you can’t voice opinions and concerns, and you internalize everything, you’ll end up exhausted and frustrated, which hinders career progression. 😱
You feel consistently undervalued. This isn’t just about your salary or benefits; it’s about your manager’s attitude, too. Some things you can negotiate, but not everything. 😞
DON’T MISS
❤️ How to find your passion and do what you love.
⏰ 5 more minutes! Why you should be waking up early.
🎮 Making video games for a living: a dream come true.
🧑🤝🧑 Our tried-and-tested tips to building a professional network.
TODAY’S GIFT
Amplify your productivity
Staying focused and organized can be tricky when you’ve got a ton of things to do. To help you stay on top of your game, we’ve put together a Productivity Planner so you can map out your days, keep track of your tasks, and even come up with a reward system for yourself!
Stay tuned for more awesome gifts…
QUESTION TIME
Binge-watchers ’R us
Everyone loves a good binge-watch, and we wanted to know what TV show(s) you’re currently watching — for ideas, really.
These are our fave responses:
💪 Physical 100, so I can live vicariously through people far more athletic and disciplined than me. — Eleanor, NY
🕵️ I just finished FUBAR on Netflix and couldn’t recommend it more! — Carl, OH
😨 Black Mirror. To creep me out and limit my tech usage, while using technology. — Tom, CO
Next time on Question Time…
Do you prefer silent cab rides or chatting with the driver? Reply and let us know!
MEME IT
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Catch you on the flippity flip :)
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