This is an image of a hand-drawn, three-tiered birthday cake sitting on a round serving plate. Each tier is decorated with different icing patterns, including dots, scalloped lines, and large rounded frosting dollops that circle each layer. At the top of the cake is a large candle shaped like the number 40, indicating a 40th birthday celebration. The drawing is simple and whimsical, using bold black lines with no colour or shading, giving it a playful, cartoon-like appearance.

40 for 40

April 5, 20259 Comments

40 lessons from 40 years of life, shared in 490 words on The Davis Daily.

F*ck your feelings

March 23, 2025Leave a comment

Issue 57 of Life Under Construction, a fortnightly newsletter by The Davis Daily. Join the crew for 15 interesting things about growth and creativity, wealth and wellness.

The illustration depicts a traditional time clock and a time card in a simplistic, hand-drawn style. The clock is rectangular with rounded edges and sits on two small, black feet. It has a circular clock face on the front. The two clock hands show the time of 5:32. In the upper-left corner of the clock are two small buttons, indicating when someone punches in their time and punches out. A rectangular time card is in mid-motion, being inserted into the top slot of the time clock. The card has several horizontal lines drawn across it, representing times where work hours are recorded.

Your life’s work

December 9, 20243 Comments

Are you working to live or living to work? Read 663 words about loving your job but hating to work.

A black and white hand-drawn sketch of a rugged work boot. The boot features a thick, treaded sole for durability and traction. The upper part of the boot includes detailed stitching and metal eyelets, which the laces are threaded through. The boot's collar is padded for added comfort, and there is a small loop at the back of the collar, likely used for pulling the boot on. The drawing is minimalistic but captures the characteristics of a heavy-duty work boot, symbolizing toughness and practicality.

A no bullshit approach to living and working

July 21, 20244 Comments

The Blue-Collar Method™ is a practical philosophy on life, work, and living well. Summed up in 645 words on The Davis Daily.

This is a rough sketch of The Thinker, a renowned bronze statue made by Fonderie Alexis Rudier in 1904. It depicts a man sitting upon a rock reflecting. Tales say The Thinker overlooks the Gates of Hell. Eyes down, with his chin resting on the back of his hand. And an arm resting on his leg. The Thinker ponders his work, as we ponder our own.

The core truth of productivity: just fucking do it

June 19, 202320 Comments

Combine the blue-collar method™ with first principle thinking and challenge your mindset—in 292 words on The Davis Daily.

An office desk is in frame. It’s the setup of somebody who works from home. On the right, three drawers are built into the leg of the desk. While a solitary leg holds up the left side. On top, there’s a plant with two long stems and several oval shaped leaves. It sits on the far left of the desk. In the centre is a large computer with a small mouse next to it. Then a mug of coffee, followed by an adjustable tabletop lamp on the far right of the desk.

Three years, 10,000+ hours: Three work-from-home lessons

May 20, 20233 Comments

Three things to know about productivity and working from home. In 351 words on The Davis Daily.

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