Gray Matter

Regime Change

I’m currently reading “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump” by Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan.

Do Less yet Achieve More

I recently finished reading “Do Less yet Achieve More” by Nicholas Bate.

Worth reading to fully understand and absorb the Pareto principle.

Pros: The personal anecdote at the beginning really opened my eyes to many things.
Cons: This book could have been a blog post.

‘Life is for living, not always following an optimised plan.

Old School

Yesterday I finished reading “Old school” by Nicholas Bate. A short, sharp case for going back to basics. No clever systems, no shortcuts — just a reminder that focus, discipline, and doing the work properly still matter. It reads fast. Worth it.

‘Old school’ means living by timeless principles. Who doesn’t value punctuality or resourcefulness under pressure? These qualities are never obsolete; they form the foundation for working and living with ease.