Dogs, Cats and Big Decisions

But first, have you tried turning it off and on again?

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Emily Sheen
May 20, 2026

Hi everyone,

Are you more dog or cat? The answer to this innocent question might shape your daily interactions differently. Plus, if a big decision is looming, try this week’s article for a fresh take.

Enjoy!

Emily

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Small shifts to help you live bigger

Are you more dog or cat?

Put down a bowl of food for a dog, and they think you’re the most omniscient, benevolent being.

Put down a bowl of food for a cat and they think they are.

Seth Godin reminds us that how we see ourselves in this analogy is up to us.

And it will affect how we think about those around us, especially customers, service providers and partners.

Hear

Serendipitous life advice

George Mack reminds us that sometimes all we need is a reboot.

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Fix hardware (sleep, exercise, diet) before software (psychology). Never try anything more complex without first turning the computer off and on.

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Fresh perspectives on life and work

For Big Decisions

Any decisions on the horizon? Big or small, they can leave us circling endlessly. Author Katharina Nguyen Faber shares a fresh take on tough decision-making: focus less on what you want to do and more on what you’ll regret not doing.

Savour

A little something to feed one of the 5 senses. This week: sight

Noticing wild flowers growing in urban nooks and crannies always brightens my day. It’s nature’s tiny act of rebellion in a concrete jungle.

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