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Welcome to the 57th edition of Focus Five, which includes articles, resources, and ideas that we’ve found interesting this month.

Grab a cuppa, take five and enjoy…

The Surfer Mentality

Sahil Bloom

This enlightening article uses the metaphor of riding waves and how it can be applied to many areas of life.

Mental Models: The Best Way to Make Intelligent Decisions

Farnam Street

The smartest people in the world use mental models to make intelligent decisions, avoid stupidity, and increase productivity. This article examines ~ 100 of these models.

The Complete Guide to CIPR Qualifications

PR Academy

If you’re considering gaining a Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) qualification in PR and communication but are unsure where to start, this briefing is for you!

The Bullseye Framework

DesignWithValue

Gabriel Weinberg's Bullseye Framework is a helpful breakdown of methods for identifying marketing channels that bring traction for your company.

How to set a 12-week year to get more done this quarter

Pipedrive

Learn how The 12 Week Year execution system works and how you can leverage it to boost your productivity, land more sales and get more done in less time.