I’ve recently become an evangelist for the ‘philosophy’ of Oliver Burkeman, which he’s developed over the course of three best-selling books The Antidote (2012), Four Thousand Weeks (2021) and Meditations for Mortals (2025). As somebody who’s mission is to help people realise their potential here’s why I recommend you give Oliver’s ideas and call for embracing finitude full consideration. Better still why not use this to begin exploring how you can apply his ideas to develop a resilient,...

Since it’s the festive season let’s permit ourselves a little indulgence. So here’s a delicious and easy dessert for you that makes the most of chocolate panettones being available in the shops (so grab them while you can!).  Not only is it a good alternative to a brownie since panettone is its main constituent most of the work is done for you.  This recipe will make enough for 8 - 10 people. 300g of panettone will serve 4 - 6 people. In which case reduce the rest of the ingredients...

The Science of Exercise and Weight Management The science is clear: exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself. It prevents disease, raises energy levels, and improves mental performance. Exercise can significantly boost your productivity. But can you do more than you need? If you’re fairly healthy but want to be more productive, you might be interested in what I discovered from a prolonged fast. You know the dilemma: how to maintain a healthy weight or, let’s face it, not...