Workspace Studio

Over the past year, we became intrigued by the inspirational workspaces coming to life in people's homes. Searching for a spark to take your work-at-home game to the next level? Visit workspace-studio.com to sign up for our free newsletter and peek inside great workspaces!

I love a good “before-and-after,” especially the “after.” We finally got our sofa reupholstered, so the stuffing isn’t coming out of the worn-out spot anymore.

A thoughtful listener sent me an idea for a great five-senses experiment—to eat a cold orange in a hot shower. What a great suggestion! The fragrance of the fruit, the contrast in temperature… it was really fun. What are some other ways to tune in to our senses?

Home Office Setup Guide: Webcams, Desks, Chairs, and More (2022) | WIRED wired.com/story/work-fro…

How to Set Up a Home Office for Remote Work (+ Equipment Checklist) wrike.com/remote-work-gu…

It takes effort and intentionality to prevent “quiet quitting” or high turnover. Indeed, research reveals that in the typical workplace, 76% of employees are “up for grabs”—neither fully committed nor fully uncommitted to the organization. ow.ly/AUWh50MqUaI

“The Embrace,” a bronze sculpture honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was unveiled at Boston Common. It symbolizes the hug King and Coretta Scott King shared after King won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize. nyti.ms/3kouZZi

Dr. King gave the "I have a dream" speech, not the "I have a plan" speech. It's dreams that change the course of history.

Have you ever wondered whether the design of workspaces helps or hurts people’s performance and creativity? Find it out here 👀 acciona.smh.re/Atz #ACCIONATeam

That’s about right

A harvest of novels and stories includes tales of intrigue, long-suffering love, revolution and laughter.

Fresh out of college and singing in local bars, @JohnLegend told me he dreamed of having a street in his hometown after him. So specific, and much more powerful than I-want-to-be-famous. The clearer you are in envisioning what you want, the more likely you are to achieve it.

"You know your evil twin - that inner critic that tells you you suck? Give her a name. Acknowledging her and confronting her head-on is the first step in getting her to shut up. Also know that you're not alone. Everybody has an evil twin." On this episode youtube.com/watch?v=vDrMNV…

The rise of the 'chief remote officer' bbc.com/worklife/artic… via @BBC_Worklife

It's comforting because it's true. Have you ever had something go very wrong that then turned into a great memory?

“I’ve never met a strong person with an easy past.”

You don’t choose a friend because of how well he dresses or how fast she throws a baseball. You choose them because of how they make you feel. When your tribe connects with you, they’re buying into the promise you offer and how it makes them feel.

As an energy crisis looms, young activists in Paris are using superhero-like Parkour moves to switch off wasteful lights that stores leave on all night. nyti.ms/3yZnrRB

"People really need to drill down on who they're for and who they're not for. You can't be for everyone. Because if you're for everyone, you're for no one, right?" More tips on how to define your brand on this episode apple.co/3eWitgV with @BritneeNSmith