Discover the 9 stationery tools I use daily to boost productivity, spark creativity, and stay organised — notebooks, pens, journals, and more
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Hey, I hope you’re safe and well. Things are pretty busy here — I’m getting ready for a Keynote in Budapest in two weeks and looking forward to it. In case you missed it, I did a video on how I plan, prep and rehearse for a Keynote (using

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