Coach, consultant, writer, podcast host, founder of @Life_squared, @ChangeStartweet. Trail runner. No longer posting here — updates via https://xitter.cf/t.co/bu8TNQKiaO
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I’ve launched a new coaching practice called The Life Guide, focused on helping people navigate work and life more thoughtfully.
I won’t be posting on Twitter/X going forward, but you can stay connected via my website or newsletter: richarddocwra.com
The future of democracy in America is on the line - Timothy Garton Ash @fr0mTGA summarises it so well -theguardian.com/commentisfre…
This looks interesting! Come and see me talk about my latest book 'Humanise' and chat about the big ideas within it! #Lewes @headstrongclub 7.30pm
Another one of these '5 regrets of the dying' articles - but they always provide a useful reminder to reflect on how we're living....Hospice nurses reveal the five most common deathbed regrets shared with them standard.co.uk/lifestyle/dea…
This is a very important article from @carolecadwalla - do read it in the link....
Appalling service from @JohnLewisRetail - installed our dishwasher, produced a leak, tried unsuccessfully to fix it 4 times, and have now dumped us and left us to sort the problem out ourselves at our own expense. @JohnLewisRetail - can you resolve this please?
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Tranquility: the sun goes down over a calm sea illuminating the distant headlands. Light sparkles on the water and the colours of the sky are reflected in the sea. Printed by hand in layers of coloured ink. #seascape #sunsetshimmer rebecca-vincent.co.uk/rebecc…
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Six years ago, I walked into the lair of the tech gods - TED - to warn them democracy may not survive technology.
In fact, I was the one who almost didn’t survive.
This year I returned & called them data rapists.
Complicit in a coup.
Collaborators.
If you are a #policy maker, #charity, #fundraiser, #campaigner or #leader, this short report is well worth reading - on how #Psychology could help you transform the world 👇
Out today! NEW REPORT - 'How human insight can help you change the world'. How insights from #psychology can reshape our vision of what a better future looks like, and transform our effectiveness to gain the change we want to see in the world. Read it here changestar.co.uk/report-how-…
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He deleted almost every app from his phone.
Then he wrote 4 bestsellers in 9 years.
Cal Newport's controversial take: Your phone is making you mediocre.
His science-backed system for getting your brain back:
Had a great time last night at a packed BRIGHTHINK talking about my new book 'Humanise'. A reminder of how important is that #policy makers and people seeking social #change have an accurate understanding of how #humans think and behave. More here: tinyurl.com/bdhy4azt
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Trump and Vance act as if the problem is that Ukraine is resisting an ongoing Russian invasion. The problem is the ongoing Russian invasion. If they want to use American power to stop the war, apply it to the aggressor. Abusing the victim is not going to end a war of aggression.
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Dear @ZelenskyyUa, dear Ukrainian friends, you are not alone.
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Last week, the new owners of the Observer wrote to tell me they would *not* be issuing me with a new contract.
So...I want to say publicly that it was an absolute privilege to speak on behalf of my Observer colleagues during our strike. I don't regret doing so. And I learned so much from it.
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Star Observer writer @carolecadwalla has had her contract ended by @tortoise ahead of take-over of the title on 20 April. NUJ expresses "serious concern" that her exit follows her making public criticism of deal.
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5 fundraising lessons that could help 99% of charities changestar.co.uk/5-fundraisi…
☝️Great new toolkit for #charities, #nonprofits and #fundraisers from @ChangeStartweet
Important article on what Trump et al are doing to US #democracy - The Path to American Authoritarianism foreignaffairs.com/united-st… via @ForeignAffairs
*Talk alert!* On 3rd March* I'll be giving a talk about my 'Humanise' book at @BrighthinkOrg . Tix here brighthink.org/brightalks/hu…
Great to see that the 4 day week is getting some momentum - an idea to humanise life and work that's better for everyone theguardian.com/money/2025/j…
Interesting latest results on food calorie labelling bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ceve…
