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Cultivated: Notes on Seeing, Work, and Life

Cultivated: Notes on Seeing, Work, and Life

A long-form essay on noticing, movement, and making sense of complexity — through travel, work, and the quiet principles that make both more humane.
Rob Lambert 14 Jan 2026
Rob Lambert in the garden recording a podcast with the words overlaid - Chasing Rabbits: Balancing Creativity, Fun, and Delivering Results

Chasing Rabbits: Balancing Creativity, Fun, and Delivering Results

In this mini-essay I explore why chasing too many things, and setting targets, can kill creativity
Rob Lambert 07 Mar 2025
A photo of some pencils on a table with the words overlaid - How to Take Better Notes for Career Development and Professional Growth

Note-Taking: A Quiet Skill That Changes Everything

Good note-taking calms the mind, sharpens thinking, and helps us pay attention to what matters — at work and beyond.
Rob Lambert 16 Jun 2020
The Pillars of Life: Building Strong Personal Foundations for Success

The Pillars of Life: Building Strong Personal Foundations for Success

For years, I chased work–life balance and never found it. What I found instead was tension. This essay introduces the Pillars of Life — a simple framework for deciding where to place your energy, and how to live well with competing demands.
Rob Lambert 20 Mar 2020

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