About this [b]log
At the end of each year I review the past year and start to plan out the following one. Over the last few years I’ve
8 January, 2023
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What's this all about?
The agenda
Daily accountability posts At the end of every day I work I will briefly post about my day. It’s intended to be a quick 5
8 January, 2023
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2023 Goals
These are the relevant goals for my year, for a level of accountability. They’re a starting point, not so much an end point. I may
8 January, 2023
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About Michael
Hi I’m Michael and I’m a ‘Rebel’* I’ve questioned how architectural practice can be better throughout my architectural career.Meditated on the rare value of an
8 January, 2023
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The daily [b]log posts
Thrash
Day 33: Thursday 23 February Trashing thrashing thrashing Sometimes you have to zoom out or go back to first principles Am I where I want
23 February, 2023
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Coaching myself
Day 32: Wednesday 22 February Today is a day to pull on some threads Taking the time to see what I’m noticing when I’m doing
22 February, 2023
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The right tool or a different job
Day 31: Tuesday 21 February It’s truncated Tuesday and even more so due to a few other commitments. Got the blog out. Common leadership mistakes
21 February, 2023
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Self compassion
Day 30: Monday 20 February There are always more people who are willing to help than you imagine. It just requires you asking for help.
20 February, 2023
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There be elephants
Day 29: Friday 17 February It feels easier to stare straight ahead. Safer. Not knowing if there’s an elephant in the room behind you. But
17 February, 2023
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Down the cul de sac?
Day 28: Thursday 16 February Not so much a day without traction as much as a day with an uncomfortable slowly dawning realisation that traction
16 February, 2023
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Lost in translation
Day 27: Wednesday 15 February A heady day. All up in my head. Not necessarily in a bad way. Just thinking. Percolating thoughts. Brainstorming workshop
15 February, 2023
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Traction on
Day 26: Tuesday 14 February One of the remarkable things about iterative creative work, be it design, writing or building something, is that one day
14 February, 2023
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Bitsy not busy
Day 25: Monday 13 February A day of contemplation and learning. Sometimes you’ve got to give in to the need to be quiet, listen and
13 February, 2023
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Not covid
Day 24: Friday 10 February Not covid but sick today Not so sick that I was in bed all day, but sick enough that achieving
10 February, 2023
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The c words
Day 23: Thursday 9 February Today is about the c words, connection, community, communication. Connection & communication Met up first thing with a colleague and
9 February, 2023
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Sh!t scared
Day 22: Wednesday 8 February It’a always worth taking the time to slow down, pause and take in everything. Giving yourself the time to notice
8 February, 2023
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Not written by AI
Day 21: Tuesday 7 February It’s truncated Tuesday, the day when any break in play seems to have flow on effects. I need to get
7 February, 2023
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Meeting the muse
Day 20: Monday 6 February Some days it’s just hard to find your way in. Not for a lack of motivation or energy or tasks
6 February, 2023
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Gratitude
Day 19: Friday 3 February on gratitude Last night I was having a drink with two other architect friends and the conversation turned to gratitude
3 February, 2023
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Dis-traction
Day 18: Thursday 2 February The opposite of traction is distraction Today was a day of distraction A day to be tired and lethargic. Got
2 February, 2023
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