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"Speak Up"
How to be more visible at work, as an introvert
Sep 9 • 
James Bedford
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August 2025

The Lost Art of Interview Prep
Practical ways to prepare and stand out in a noisy job market.
Aug 26 • 
James Bedford
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June 2025

We got Digital Minimalism wrong
It's more than just monochrome apps. Three simple ways to embrace digital minimalism.
Jun 9 • 
James Bedford
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May 2025

Creativity > Productivity
Creativity is the advantage in the world of AI
May 23 • 
James Bedford
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Just Move to the Countryside
What I know about living rural
May 15 • 
James Bedford
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February 2025

What Makes A Great Team?
A reflection on the qualities of strong engineering teams.
Feb 25 • 
James Bedford
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October 2024

The Right Tool
I got a really nice email the other week, and there was a question which I wanted to answer in the open.
Oct 15, 2024 • 
James Bedford
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It's OK Not to Know
We are all just figuring it out anyways
Oct 1, 2024 • 
James Bedford
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September 2024

For the love of creating
The importance of experimentation and play
Sep 24, 2024 • 
James Bedford
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Changing Direction
Lessons from changing my career.
Sep 16, 2024 • 
James Bedford
6

August 2024

How (and Why) to Read Less
Let's start reading less, but better.
Aug 16, 2024 • 
James Bedford
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May 2024

Her, Baby Reindeer and GPT-4o
Thoughts on the recent GPT-4o demonstrations and the wider tech landscape.
May 15, 2024 • 
James Bedford
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