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Transitions: Making Sense of Life's Changes

This classic self-help book explains the three stages of personal transformation: Endings, the Neutral Zone, and New Beginnings. It argues that transition is an internal, psychological process of reorientation, distinct from external change, and provides a roadmap for navigating the often-difficult middle phase (the Neutral Zone) to achieve growth and a successful new start. The book is a foundational guide for coping with major life changes like starting a business.

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Focus apps are failing neurodivergent minds, new research finds

Unfortunately, if you’re neurodivergent, digital distraction blockers may actually make you feel worse about yourself, according to recent research at the University of British Columbia. They found that their inflexible designs often clash with the ways neurodivergent individuals think and focus.

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Maker Schedule, Manager Schedule

Most powerful people are on the manager's schedule. It's the schedule of command. But there's another way of using time that's common among people who make things, like programmers and writers. They generally prefer to use time in units of half a day at least. This is an article about managing your schedule, either as a maker of a product or service or as a manager. Consult this guide for achieving balance of conflicting schedules.

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