Hi everybody - In this episode, we interview Catherine Stewart, former COO of Shippo and Chief Business Officer at Automattic/Wordpress. Negotiation, she argues, is a practical skill to study. We are constantly negotiating to have better outcomes and get our needs met. A lot of negotiations happen at the beginning of a relationship. By creating value from the get-go, you set yourself up for success as you work together as partners. I hope you enjoy this episode! ~ Michelle P.S. Got...

Hi everybody -  Hope this email finds you well! Our first episode of the Life School 2.0 podcast features Dana Dunford, CEO & Founder of Hemlane, a technology company that helps manage long-term rental properties. She speaks with us about the future of the rental industry, the benefits of investing in cash flow-generating properties, and how to start investing beyond your backyard.  I have linked some notes & key takeaways here. Given this is the first episode post-pivot, I’d love...

This note is 237 words, a 56-second read time. Hi Everybody - I hope this email finds you well! Today I am writing to share some news with you. Life School is going to pivot and become an audio-first company. We will now focus on interviewing experts about basic life skills. This is a public episode. Get access to private episodes at www.trylifeschool.com/subscribe

This note is 230 words, a 55 sec reading time. Subscribe here. Hi Everybody - Welcome to the 8th edition of the Life School Weekly! We hope you find something here that inspires you. ✨ 🔦 Featured this week: Hacks to Prevent Messes: If you prevent the mess in the first place, you’ll waste less time later cleaning up. We scoured the internet for the 15 best tips & tricks to help you keep your kitchen tidy while cooking up a storm.  How to Roast Vegetables: Served hot or cold, as a...

This guide is 1,277 words, a 5 min and 6 second reading time. Subscribe here.  📍 Introduction:  An overnight invitation - whether with a friend, family member, or new romantic prospect - is an honor, and responsibility! Both hosting and guesting can lead to awkward or uncomfortable interactions. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, "Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days." Whether hosting or guesting, a little etiquette know-how can go a long way towards receiving that coveted...

This note is 361 words, a 1 min 26 sec read time.  Hi Everybody - Welcome to the 7th edition of the Life School Weekly! We have a variety of content to share with you this week - lessons, videos, deep dives, and even a spreadsheet! Hope you find something that helps elevate your quality of living.  🔦 Featured this week: Roasted Turkey Breast ⚡️🎬 (2 min 36 sec): Roasted turkey breast is lean, packed with protein, easy to prepare, and delicious. Requiring just 15 minutes of active work and...

This note is 327 words, a 1 min 18 sec read time. To watch, click here. Hi Everybody! Welcome to the sixth edition of the Life School Weekly. This week we are featuring three guides that we hope will help elevate your quality of living. We also have a few new concepts in beta that we’d love to share with you. If you have any feedback, please do post in the comments below. Okay, let’s dive in! 🔦 Featured this week: 7-Minute Eggs 🥚🎬 (1 min 20 sec): Packed with protein & speedy to...

This note is 316 words, a 1 min and 15 second read time. Hi Everybody - Welcome to the fifth edition of the Life School Weekly! This week we are unlocking three guides that we hope will help elevate your quality of living.  🔓 Unlocked this week: Chicken Salad 🎬📓 (2 min): Chicken salad is one of the most delicious, nutritious, versatile, and high-leverage meal prep items you can make. A neutral base primed for creativity & experimentation -- you have an ultimate say on this tasty...

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Hi Everybody - Welcome to the third edition of the Life School Weekly! This week we are unlocking three guides that we hope will help elevate your quality of living. 🗝 Unlocked this week: 🪴 Indoor Plant Care 📓 (4 min 23 second read): Plants bring nature into the home, help rejuvenate the air, make a room feel cozier, and add a dash of flair at a low cost. This guide will help you build your confidence as a proud plant parent. As the old saying goes, if you have a window, you can have a...

Hi everybody - Welcome to the second edition of the Life School Weekly! This week we are unlocking three guides that we hope will help elevate your quality of living. 🗝 Unlocked this week: 🥡 Sprucing Up Leftovers ⚡️📓 (3 min read; 4 min listen): There’s an old saying, “every food has a purpose and a re-purpose.” Working with leftovers is one of the ultimate ways to lean into this philosophy. Both challenging and rewarding, sprucing up leftovers will stretch your prowess as a scrappy...

This guide is 1,277 words, a 5 min and 6 second reading time. Subscribe here.  📍 Introduction:  An overnight invitation - whether with a friend, family member, or new romantic prospect - is an honor, and responsibility! Both hosting and guesting can lead to awkward or uncomfortable interactions. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, "Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days." Whether hosting or guesting, a little etiquette know-how can go a long way towards receiving that coveted...

Hi everybody, Welcome to the first edition of the Life School Weekly. This week we are sharing four guides we hope will elevate your quality of living. The first three are “unlocked” and available for the next week, regardless of your subscription tier. The fourth is “Premium”. You can learn more about our decision to launch premium content here. We hope you find these guides helpful and/or interesting! ~ Michelle & the Life School Team 🗝 Unlocked This Week:  Wiping Counters &...

This guide is 2,748 words, a 10 min 59 sec read time (19:33 minute listen). Subscribe here. 📍Introduction:  Whether seeking marriage or simply a romantic encounter, a dater armed with etiquette has a higher chance of success. Etiquette refers to the customs and guidelines that help people act with more sensitivity towards others. Contrary to popular belief, etiquette in dating is not outdated, nor is chivalry dead. Both, however, have evolved in the modern era. From swiping to snuggling,...

This email is 272 words, a 1 min and 5 second reading time. Hi Everybody & Happy Monday - Fourteen months ago, we launched the Life School Substack with the mission to help people broaden their life skills & improve their quality of living. We hope that we have delivered on this goal and that you have found our content useful!  As we enter this next phase of our development as a startup, we are focused on building a company that can grow and evolve for years to come. Producing...

This lesson is 899 words, a 3 minute and 35 second read time. It is the third lesson of The Weekly Kitchen Cleaning Routine. 📍 Introduction There are some great benefits to having a clean and well-organized fridge. A big one is being able to find an ingredient while cooking. Digging around your fridge for something mid-cooking can lead to items scorching.  Another advantage is reducing forgotten items. Lost ingredients & leftovers often spoil, leading to financial and environmental...

Hi everybody! Are you listening to this recording? Are you subscribed to our podcast on Spotify, Overcast, or iTunes? If yes, we want to get to know you. If you're open to having a call with our founder, me, Michelle, please email me at [email protected]. I'd love to set up a 15 minute phone call to learn about what you're liking and what we could do better. Again, my email is [email protected]. Thank you so much for listening and hope we can chat. ~ Michelle — 🎧...

This lesson is 662 words, a 2 min and 38 second read time. It is the second lesson of The Weekly Kitchen Cleaning Routine. 📍 Introduction  Like a painter approaching a blank canvas or a writer sitting down to a neat desk - a home chef at a shiny cooktop is likely to feel more inspired & at ease.  With that said, a stovetop isn’t always so easy to clean. Splatters, spills, smears - there are many ways that grease and residue build up and cake on. This lesson is about how to keep the...

This lesson is 777 words, a 3 min and 5 second read time. It is the first lesson of The Weekly Kitchen Cleaning Routine. 📍Introduction:  Like a weekly face mask or steam at the gym, a deep kitchen clean can feel oh so satisfying. By tackling more challenging cleaning activities once a week, they become an integrated part of your self/home-care routine. This regularity will help reduce buildup and ensure that your workspace performs at its best. Working in a sparkling kitchen is more...

This announcement is 99 words, a 23 second reading time. 👋 Hi everybody - Today we have a few quick announcements.  Welcome new subscribers! We are excited to have you on board. Next Course Survey: What should we research next? Meal Prep? House Cleaning? Car Maintenance? Cocktails? Fill out this four-question (1 min) survey to weigh in.  Navigating Life School: We updated the Table of Contents to make lessons & courses easier to find. It is pinned to our homepage:...

This lesson is 250 words, a 59 second read time. It is the introduction to The Fantasy of Camping (coming soon). Save your spot on the log. 📍Introduction S’mores, crackling fires, hats, fuzzy socks. Strumming a guitar, drinking beers while grilling some dinner, gazing at the stars. The simple pleasures of camping are hard to ignore. There is nothing quite like it.  Camping is about tapping into a part of ourselves that we often ignore. That part of us that’s primal. Survivalist. The...

This lesson is 926 words, a 3 min and 42 second read time. It is part of How to Boil Water, as well as the MaxF Meal Prep Collection.  📍 Introduction  Versatile, easy to store, economical, and delicious, rice is a staple of home chefs worldwide. Feeding more people in the world than any other crop, it's no surprise that rice is highly convenient. Whether used as a main ingredient, side, or base, rice adds a scrumptious fluffy texture to almost any dish.  Requiring only water, a pot, and a...

This lesson is 766 words, a 3 min and 3 sec reading time. It is part of How to Boil Water, as well as the MaxF Meal Prep Collection.  💡 Introduction:  Steaming is a skillset worth mastering because it is one of the easiest, healthiest, and fastest ways to cook vegetables. All you need is a pot, a steamer, and some vegetables to put in it. Within minutes you’ll have lightly cooked veggies - easy to whip up into a side dish or save for later use. Steamed vegetables are extremely dietetic...