Craft of Attention writer
Lachlan Doyle
Lachlan writes short, quiet pieces about noticing: the sound of a kettle, the way light moves across a wall. He tried a few attention routines that didn't stick and shares those too. He's happiest when a reader says they spotted something small today.
Notes
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01
Either, Or
8 min
Paper Lists or Sticky Notes? A Fair Comparison for Keeping Track of Tasks
One running list or a handful of sticky notes? Each gives you something the other can't, and the better choice depends on how your days actually go. Here is a plain comparison, with a table and a few ways to decide.
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Learning Hard Things
9 min
Learning to Read a Chart Without Fear: A Beginner's Path
A chart is a small piece of writing in a different alphabet. Three plain questions about what the axes say, how the scale is set and what is missing will get you through most of them.
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03
Curiosity
8 min
Why Do Questions Feel Better Than Answers? A Note on Curiosity
A good open question keeps the mind lit in a way a tidy answer often can't. Here is a small, gentle habit for keeping a few questions close, looking one up each week, and asking them aloud.