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I’m not a slow reader, I’m just lazy

April 1, 2022

I’m not a slow reader and I never have been, I’m just lazy (and you probably are too). Here’s why: … More I’m not a slow reader, I’m just lazy

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How I became a professional book reviewer

March 12, 2022

What I would consider to be ‘professional’ book reviewing is the work that I’ve done with the UKLA this year. Here’s a breakdown of what that entails, how to get involved, and when you’ll get to hear about what I’ve been reading. … More How I became a professional book reviewer

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Learning with our mistakes | Feedback in the classroom

January 28, 2022

Feedback is an essential part of life, in school or otherwise. How do you know how you’ve done in something if nobody tells you? Here’s how to do a better job of it in the classroom 👨🏻‍🏫 … More Learning with our mistakes | Feedback in the classroom

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25 books in 2021 | Which were my 5 favourites?

January 17, 2022

There were some pretty great reads throughout 2021, but which were my favourites? More importantly, did I learn anything from them? 📚 … More 25 books in 2021 | Which were my 5 favourites?

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Success & Failure | Did I meet my 2021 goals?

January 7, 2022

Now that we’ve made it through yet another pandemic-filled year, it’s time for a final reflection. Did I meet my goals this year? And what am I aiming for this year? Are there any lessons that I’ve picked up along the way? … More Success & Failure | Did I meet my 2021 goals?

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The Joy of Speed Listening | Productivity Hacks

March 19, 2021

Let’s fast forward to early 2021, and I’ve already exceeded last year’s total, well on the way to exceeding this year’s goal. What’s my secret for making so much reading progress this year? … More The Joy of Speed Listening | Productivity Hacks

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The productivity game-changer | Book Club

March 5, 2021

Today’s book club is about the most essential guide to game-changing productivity that I have ever seen.

This is Atomic Habits, by James Clear. … More The productivity game-changer | Book Club

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Learning, Creating, Doing | 2021 Goals

January 8, 2021

I’ve got three big targets for 2021. They fall under three creative aspects of my life: learning, creating and doing. Here’s what they entail: … More Learning, Creating, Doing | 2021 Goals

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Cheltenham Literature Festival 2018 | Kieran Larwood’s Freaks and Peculiars

October 12, 2018

[3-minute read] I watched Kieran Larwood, children’s author, talk books for an hour. Turns out, he’s as good a speaker as he is a writer. … More Cheltenham Literature Festival 2018 | Kieran Larwood’s Freaks and Peculiars

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Young Samurai: The Wary Reader | Book Club

August 10, 2018

[8-minute read] I’ve revisted my favourite series as a child – Chris Bradford’s Young Samurai – and analysed its impact on children in a post-Brexit/Trump era, as well the way it affected me in 2008. … More Young Samurai: The Wary Reader | Book Club

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