data-analysis 10 Oct 2022 · 4 min read Jet Reports 101 - Improving Performance Some reports can run in a matter of seconds, but if it is not built following ‘best practice’ guidelines, over time it can grow into an unoptimised mess that takes MUCH longer to run. This article will explore some of the most impactful ways to streamline a Jet report. Read more
data-analysis 3 Oct 2022 · 6 min read EDA of Olympic Medals Continuing my learning journey of Python (and tools) in data analysis, I found a good dataset on Kaggle that has Olympics medals data of each participating country since 1896. Read more
data-analysis 30 Sep 2022 · 5 min read Analysis of Formula 1 data As a huge Formula 1 fan, I was very happy to find a dataset on Kaggle that has lots of stats for seasons from 1950 to 2021. I decided to try an encorporate some SQL into this project too. Read more
30 Aug 2022 · 8 min read Build Better Habits - The James Clear Way Topic: Visualize Your Progress and Stay the Course with a Habit Tracker * When it comes to building better habits, a crucial step is to visualize the progress you’re making, Read more
Personal Development 30 Aug 2022 · 5 min read Types of information storage for a ‘second brain’ Life Management Flows The reason for this page is to help me get a better picture of how I manage information in my life. I seem to have apps galore Read more
Communication 18 Apr 2022 · 3 min read Can we learn from lobsters? Jordan Peterson thinks so. Lobsters (more broadly, Trilobites) have been on earth for nearly 270 million years which predates dinosaurs. Given that lobsters and humans are worlds apart, there doesn't seem to Read more
Business 11 Apr 2022 · 5 min read You own all of your time Every single person on the planet has 24 hours a day. It's the one constant, the level playing field of life and yet it doesn't always Read more
Tech 6 Apr 2022 · 1 min read How to update Ghost on DigitalOcean If you're self hosting Ghost on DigitalOcean, then you'll find yourself needing to update it at some point. Below are the simple steps that I take Read more
Personal Development 25 Mar 2022 · 4 min read Atomic Habits - Book Review Atomic HabitsNo matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts o...GoodreadsJames Clear Publisher Description: No matter Read more
data-analysis 15 Jan 2022 · 4 min read Libraries within Kent County Council - Data Analysis Importing Tools: import pandas as pd import numpy as np import matplotlib.pyplot as plt %matplotlib inline import matplotlib.patches as mpatches from matplotlib.pyplot import figure Reading in the Read more
BookReview 3 Jan 2022 · 4 min read My Top 5 Books 2021 I'm trying to read more and this year I read 21 books - a new record! I enjoyed most of them, but the following 5 books are the ones that stood out for me. Read more
Personal Finance 28 Dec 2021 · 7 min read Budget With Buckets YNAB announced a sudden price increase - what alternatives are there? Buckets is the one that I have moved to and it ticks most of the boxes. Read more
Personal Finance 13 Nov 2021 · 4 min read Sorry YNAB, I'm moving on I found YNAB back in June 2020 and it completely changed my financial health for the better. So why am I leaving it? Read more
Personal Finance 13 Aug 2021 · 5 min read Envelope Budgeting and Why It Can Change Your Life This popular system is simple, systematic, and has improved my financial position and boosted my confidence with money - and it can do the same for you. Read more
Personal Development 6 Aug 2021 · 4 min read Failure is the better option Our ability to improve and get better fundamentally relies upon the requirement of failure. Failure breeds experience, experience breeds success. Read more
Personal Finance 30 Jul 2021 · 5 min read 5 steps to become financially confident Confidence in personal finance is a great health benefit and can be achieved if you follow some key steps. Find out which ones I've followed to improve my financial position. Read more
Business 19 Jul 2021 · 5 min read How to Ace a Job Interview - 10 Tips You Need to Know Do you want to be hired for the job you've applied for? Follow these 10 tips to learn how to ace your interview and stand out from the rest. Read more
Business 17 Jul 2021 · 6 min read 6 tips to write effective emails in business Emails are a convenient method of communication, but does it only bring us advantages or is it a step back in how we communicate effectively? Read more