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Lifestyle
Mark Whitby
The T-Shaped Life: Why Generalists With a Specialist Edge Win in 2026

The T-Shaped Life: Why Generalists With a Specialist Edge Win in 2026 I was sitting in a Bali café watching a sunrise and a spreadsheet at the same time. Coffee in one hand, pen in the other. That’s when it clicked. My best days don’t belong to a single job title. They’re a blend. A stack. A T-shape. A strong vertical where I’m world-class, sitting on a wide horizontal of useful skills that plug into almost anything. In 2026, this

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October 1, 2025 No Comments
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Lifestyle
Mark Whitby
The Science Behind My 11pm–2am Creative Superpower

Ever notice how your brain suddenly lights up at night? For me, the hours between 11pm and 2am are pure magic. It’s when distractions vanish, the world quiets down, and creativity runs free. Science calls it chronotypes and circadian rhythm — I just call it “my time.” In those late hours, ideas flow faster, problem-solving feels sharper, and big-picture thinking comes naturally. It’s not insomnia; it’s a peak performance window. Understanding why this happens turned a late-night quirk into my

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September 30, 2025 No Comments
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Just Me
Mark Whitby
Why Is 11pm To 2am So Important

Ever notice how your brain suddenly lights up at night? For me, the hours between 11pm and 2am are pure magic. It’s when distractions vanish, the world quiets down, and creativity runs free. Science calls it chronotypes and circadian rhythm — I just call it “my time.” In those late hours, ideas flow faster, problem-solving feels sharper, and big-picture thinking comes naturally. It’s not insomnia; it’s a peak performance window. Understanding why this happens turned a late-night quirk into my

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September 29, 2025 No Comments
Digital Nomad
Mark Whitby

Why a T-Shaped Life Beats a T-Shaped Career We’ve all heard the buzz about the T-Shaped Career. It’s the model companies love: you’ve got a broad skillset across many areas, but you’re also deep in one speciality. Makes sense for a CV. Employers like it. It’s a neat way to describe how you can dabble widely but really shine in one thing. But here’s where I think the conversation’s stuck. A career is just one slice of your life. And

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September 21, 2025 No Comments
Idealogy
Mark Whitby
Why a T-Shaped Life Beats a T-Shaped Career

We’ve all heard about the T-Shaped Career. The Generalist v’s Specialist. It’s that idea where you go broad in your knowledge, but deep in one area. Great for work. Great for resumes. But here’s the thing — what about life outside of work? What if you could take that same model and flip it into something way more powerful — a T-Shaped Life. A T-Shaped Life isn’t about climbing the ladder or being the sharpest specialist in the room. It’s

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September 20, 2025 No Comments
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Finance
Mark Whitby
A Smart Rabbit Has Three Burrows – Part 2

A Smart Rabbit Has Three Burrows — A practical, no-nonsense guide for Gen X & Boomers (with charts, tables & a 30-day plan) You know the proverb: “A smart rabbit has three burrows.” Nice image, but…. for people hitting mid-career or retirement age, it’s not cute — it’s a survival manual. This piece goes deep — data + plain-language analysis — and finishes with a short, usable plan you can start in the next 30 days. Charts and tables are

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September 14, 2025 No Comments
Lifestyle
Mark Whitby
Am I a Generalist or a Specialist? I’m a Guide — And This Is My Edge

The False Choice: Generalist or Specialist? – We’ve all heard the old clichés. “Jack of all trades, master of none.” “Pick one thing and be the best at it.” “You’ll confuse people if you’re not consistent.” Those lines might’ve worked in a world of resumes and job titles. But we’re not in that world anymore. In today’s economy — where AI is replacing single-skill workers, industries are blending, and people want more than just a career — the “one lane”

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August 10, 2025 No Comments
Just Me
Mark Whitby
Em Dashes: The Most Dramatic Punctuation Mark in English—Probably

Em Dashes: The Most Dramatic Punctuation Mark in English—Probably (And why this Aussie prefers to avoid them altogether) There’s no pictures in this one…. it’a all about writing. Why I am writing about this…. Punctuation is the seasoning of language. Some people like it mild. Others toss in em dashes like chilli flakes on everything. The em dash (—) is arguably one of the most expressive, dramatic, and controversial marks in the punctuation pantry. Loved by novelists, adored by copywriters,

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July 31, 2025 No Comments
Just Me
Mark Whitby
The Micro‑Retirement Revolution: For Gen Z, Boomers & Everyone Between

Micro‑retirements—moderately long career breaks focused on travel, wellness, or personal projects—have emerged as a cross‑generational movement. From Gen Z seeking early-life flexibility to Boomers “un‑retiring” for passion pursuits, the trend is reshaping expectations around work and retirement. Fueled by remote‑work tools and mental‑health awareness, micro‑retirements offer a purposeful pause for clarity, learning or rejuvenation. Investors and employers are responding with new travel‑friendly housing, wellness benefits and sabbatical policies. This article explores how intentional career pauses benefit individuals of all ages—and

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July 31, 2025 No Comments
Lifestyle
Mark Whitby
The Micro‑Retirement Revolution: For Gen Z, Boomers & Everyone Between

Micro‑retirements—moderately long career breaks focused on travel, wellness, or personal projects—have emerged as a cross‑generational movement. From Gen Z seeking early-life flexibility to Boomers “un‑retiring” for passion pursuits, the trend is reshaping expectations around work and retirement. Fueled by remote‑work tools and mental‑health awareness, micro‑retirements offer a purposeful pause for clarity, learning or rejuvenation. Investors and employers are responding with new travel‑friendly housing, wellness benefits and sabbatical policies. This article explores how intentional career pauses benefit individuals of all ages—and

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July 29, 2025 No Comments
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