Howie Jones

Contributing Editor at Entrepreneur Magazine

Editor at Baseline

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Articles

Mastering Focus Through Stoic Wisdom and Action

1 week ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

You’ll love watching “The Daily Stoic” channel, where Ryan Holiday shares his insights on achieving focus in a noisy, distracting world. His ideas draw from ancient Stoic wisdom and relate it to our modern challenges. In his talk, he explains how the art of concentration is not just for philosophers deep in thought, but for anyone who wants to perform at the highest level in every aspect of life.
The 5-Minute Morning Ritual That Changed My Productivity Game

1 week ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

Planning your day is widely recognized as essential for better organization and productivity, yet how many of us actually do it consistently? I’ve found that most people view daily planning as just another chore on their endless to-do list. But after implementing Carl Pullein’s daily planning sequence, I’ve discovered it’s the difference between feeling accomplished at day’s end versus wondering where all my time went. Pullein makes a brilliant comparison to the power constraints of Apollo 13.
Investors Show Renewed Interest in Legacy Media Companies

2 weeks ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

A significant shift is occurring in the investment landscape as legacy media companies attract renewed attention from investors despite years of disruption from digital platforms. This surprising development comes as traditional media outlets find new ways to monetize their established brands and content libraries.
Israeli Startup Speedata Develops Specialized Chip for Big Data Analytics

2 weeks ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

Tel Aviv-based startup Speedata is working to create a specialized processor that could transform how companies handle large-scale data analysis. The company is developing what it calls an analytics processing unit (APU), specifically engineered to accelerate big data analytics and artificial intelligence workloads. Founded by a team of six researchers, Speedata aims to produce the first purpose-built chip designed exclusively for big data applications.
Journalist Uncovers Parenting Strategies Behind High-Achieving Children

2 weeks ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

After a decade of research, award-winning journalist Susan Dominus has revealed insights into the parenting approaches that help children excel academically and professionally. Dominus, who also works as an author and parenting expert, conducted extensive interviews with parents whose children have reached the top ranks in their respective fields and classes. The comprehensive study aimed to identify common threads and unique methods employed by families of high performers.
Amazon Expands Wastewater Cooling for Data Centers Amid Soaring Demand

2 weeks ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

Amazon is ramping up its use of treated wastewater to cool its U.S. data centers as the company seeks to reduce its consumption of drinking water while meeting the growing demand for cloud computing services. The e-commerce and cloud computing giant has been facing increasing pressure to address the environmental impact of its massive data center operations, particularly regarding water usage.
8 Reasons Reducing Workplace Stress Boosts Team Performance

2 weeks ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

Workplace stress is hardly an individual problem. It can, all too easily, uproot the very fabric of your team as you know it. When stress levels are high, deadlines are missed, miscommunication increases, and creativity is compromised. However, when leaders take active, intentional steps to create a lower-stress environment, they can set their teams up to operate more smoothly, which ultimately benefits performance and employee morale.
Alibaba's QwenLong-L1 Enhances Document Processing for Businesses

3 weeks ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

Alibaba has introduced QwenLong-L1, a new large language model (LLM) designed to process and analyze lengthy documents with greater accuracy and depth. This technological advancement addresses a significant challenge in artificial intelligence: the ability to comprehend and reason through extensive text materials. The new model specifically targets enterprise applications, where processing comprehensive documentation is often necessary for business operations.
Musk-Trump Alliance Faces Uncertain Future After Campaign Partnership

3 weeks ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

The political partnership between tech billionaire Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump, forged during the presidential campaign, has raised questions about its longevity and potential power dynamics. Political observers have noted that the alliance, while beneficial to both figures during the campaign period, may face challenges as their individual agendas and ambitions potentially diverge.
6 Efficient Companywide Scheduling Policies Leaders Can Establish

3 weeks ago | calendar.com | Howie Jones

Every well-functioning workplace needs good scheduling policies. When scheduling practices are weak, they can lead to understaffed shifts, low worker morale, and declining productivity. On the other hand, a clear and efficient scheduling policy can ensure sufficient coverage during peak work hours, minimize time waste, and boost output. Although it takes time to develop a good scheduling policy, the outcome is worth the effort.