Separating the raisins from the rice pudding (part 3)
Published: Wed, 09/17/25
I was reading an interesting story recently about the Roman slave-turned-philosopher Epictetus. The Stoics certainly seem to be flavour of the month…
Following Fulfilment
FYI
Published: Tue, 09/16/25
Strange but true: There are moments in my day job when I’m so thoroughly baffled by the phrases being bandied around by my esteemed banking colleagues…
The Perfectionist's Ultimate, Foolproof Guide to Success
Published: Mon, 09/15/25
Are you one of these people who thinks that “good enough” is never good enough? Do you put off starting projects until you’ve found the perfect…
The two traits behind bold career shifts
Published: Thu, 09/11/25
Here we go with the third and final part of my interview with author and workism researcher Simone Stolzoff: ***Tom: How would you distinguish "good…
Your colleagues are not your family
Published: Wed, 09/10/25
Updated: Wed, 09/10/25
Picking up where we left off yesterday with Part 2 of my Simone Stolzoff interview: ***Tom: Which myths about work are most damaging to employee well-…
The Workism Crisis
Published: Tue, 09/09/25
Updated: Tue, 09/09/25
A few weeks ago, I read a book called The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work by Simone Stolzoff. I've read plenty of books about work over the…
The edge at work most people miss
Published: Mon, 09/08/25
Updated: Mon, 09/08/25
A couple of nights ago, I met up with a buddy for some beers and Thai food. As it often does, conversation turned to our jobs and the world of work. I…
A question
Published: Thu, 09/04/25
Updated: Thu, 09/04/25
Are you actively trying to grow and monetise a business or side hustle alongside your day job? Following Fulfilment Ltd 86 - 90 Paul Street London…
How to use the Subtraction Method to get good at stuff
Published: Wed, 09/03/25
Updated: Wed, 09/03/25
Yesterday evening, I ran a Subtraction Method training for neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le Cunff’s Ness Labs community. Towards the end of the training,…
The optimised fast lane to rest and relaxation
Published: Tue, 09/02/25
Updated: Tue, 09/02/25
I’ve just downed my third wheatgrass smoothie and according to my Pomodoro timer, my ice bath will be ready in 9 minutes, 13 seconds. So there’s just…