Bicycle share programs are growing quickly around the world. They are pitched at short point-to-point travel and designed to fill in “the last half-mile” of public transport. Just perfect to get from the train station to the office. The Vélib’ in Paris has about 120,000 trips per day, so on average each bike is used […]
The Benefits of Travel
By Andrew Leunig on October 1, 2010 in Blog, Learning and Growth, Life Balance, Mental Health, Other Stuff, Travel
Recent research suggests that a holiday gives more enduring happiness than a purchase, partially because it is more personal and less likely to be unfavourably compared. It can also clear the mind and allow your sub-conscious to solve long-standing issues.
Tipping Point ? : Amazon e-books outsell hardbacks
By Andrew Leunig on July 23, 2010 in Blog, Business Models, Business Types, Insights, Online, Technology
Amazon is now selling more E-Books than hardcovers. E-book prices are on a par with paperback prices !
Quick Productivity gain for less than $300 per worker : Get a Second Screen !
I first got organised about 18 months ago with a second screen. It has made a dramatic difference to my productivity and overall work enjoyment. The key for me is to be able to have maybe 3 or 4 windows open at once and to be able to read one document, whilst creating another. Typical […]
GTD – Getting Things Done
In our business and personal lives we are all bombarded with stuff demanding our attention – What do we do next ? This book outlines the framework, the tools and the processes to help. One of my all time top ten favourite business books
The Airboss – the only bag you need
The world’s best carry on bag for global hand luggage only travel.