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# #RestDayBrag
- URL: https://makoism.com/restdaybrag/
- Published: 2021-10-16T10:18:03.000Z
- Updated: 2021-10-16T10:18:03.000Z
- Description: embrace it.
- Author: Steve Makofsky
- Tags: makoism, #newsletter-makoism, #substack

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Inspired by those that brag about rest days instead of “epic” adventures, this week I’m leaning hard into it and taking a quick [Makoism](https://www.makoism.com) **[#restdaybrag](https://twitter.com/restdaybrags)**.

> [](https://twitter.com/ameliaboone/status/822170125411307521)

I’ll be back next week and to hold you over until then here are the top 5 newsletters and writing from the last 12 months.

**See you next week on the flip side; well rested**.

[A Personal Board of DirectorsA few weeks back, I posted on LinkedIn an idea that seemed to click. The post was about the concept of creating a personal board of directors: I find tremendous value in having a “personal board of directors”. Cultivate a trusted circle of former or current colleagues, advisors, networkers, and even a critic or two that you can bounce ideas …![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/61/8f/618f2076-e6a0-40dc-8037-06080661dee7/content/images/public/images/06224db7-5b8f-4ca3-8c38-8e2568089a2b_120x120.png)Makoism](https://makoism.com/a-personal-board-of-directors/)

[The BucketDisclaimer: I’m feeling saucy today … Something that I have spent a lot of time this year has been enforcing simple boundaries. Learning how to say ‘no’ (and not in any type of jerky way) — has become an important superpower for my own sanity. I’d recommend if you are a manager of a team or group, you may want to consider helping them enforce bound…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/61/8f/618f2076-e6a0-40dc-8037-06080661dee7/content/images/public/images/06224db7-5b8f-4ca3-8c38-8e2568089a2b_120x120.png)Makoism](https://makoism.com/the-bucket-5d5ecbae9ce7/)

[Personal Mission StatementThis past week, Apple posted a tribute to Steve Jobs to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his passing. It's been a while, but I remember watching the original interview he gave back in 1995, and the impact that this wisdom had on me: Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact: Everything around you that you cal…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/61/8f/618f2076-e6a0-40dc-8037-06080661dee7/content/images/public/images/06224db7-5b8f-4ca3-8c38-8e2568089a2b_120x120.png)Makoism](https://makoism.com/personal-mission-statement/)

[2021 EDCEvery year I do a write-up on “things I like” which has a look at apps that I use on a day to day basis, my general workflow on processing email and work items, and most importantly - my Everyday Carry (EDC). It's been about a year since I have gone through it, and finally got around to making some refinements - notably going with USB-C for all of my ch…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/61/8f/618f2076-e6a0-40dc-8037-06080661dee7/content/images/public/images/06224db7-5b8f-4ca3-8c38-8e2568089a2b_120x120.png)Makoism](https://makoism.com/2021-edc/)

And of course, last year’s annual review which is getting a (spoiler) **major** overhaul for 2021.

[Mako “Things I Like”: 2020Here it is folks - the sixth annual end of year report: The 2020 guide to “things that I like”. It’s an ongoing attempt to keep track of things/apps/processes that I have found useful in surrounding myself with, an ongoing attempt to maximize my daily workflow and put me in the ‘zone’. Like everyone else, this year has taken a wild and unseen turn over t…![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/61/8f/618f2076-e6a0-40dc-8037-06080661dee7/content/images/public/images/06224db7-5b8f-4ca3-8c38-8e2568089a2b_120x120.png)Makoism](https://makoism.com/mako-things-i-like-2020/)