Stationery Adjacent Episode 215 - If we don’t go to the office, where do we meet people?
Dec 24, 2025
Join a spirited discussion about the social skills gap for younger generations in a remote work world. Discover humorous anecdotes about hangovers and medical emergencies that set a light tone. Explore the challenges of managing remote teams and the loss of spontaneous mentoring opportunities. Dive into the debate about AI and automation's impact on the workforce. Plus, hear about their personal stationery preferences and the importance of intentional in-person meetups for career development.
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From Paddle To Hospital Runs
- Stu recounts a long day of paddling, gym, then escalating drinking that led to caring for a friend in hospital.
- The friend later had a quintuple bypass and multiple strokes, emphasizing health fragility.
Use A Daily Plan And Shutdown Ritual
- Try a daily planning and shutdown ritual to impose discipline and protect your day.
- Use time blocking and task timers during those rituals to focus and avoid spillover.
Keep Work And Personal Dailies Separate
- Separate work and personal planning to avoid procrastinating on personal tasks.
- Put personal dailies somewhere visible so you complete them in evenings.