literature
Best corporate culture and workplace literature to better your workplace experience. Journal's favorite stories.
i picked up a paperback for the first time in three years
I never thought I would ever get a Kindle. "I like the feel of a real book in my hands," I constantly said, so much so that the words started to feel more like a reflex than the truth. Granted, I would still said it was the truth until three years ago, but maybe it became one of those truths you don't really think about because it's all you know. Like how the sky is blue and cats say meow.
By Alexandria Stanwyck5 months ago in Journal
Chain Break. Content Warning.
She first noticed the prison walls after the accident on Highway 9. Three cars, two families, one child who would never see seven. The news anchor's voice was steady, professional, as if reporting the weather. But Sarah heard something else underneath—the sound of her faith cracking like ice in spring.
By Parsley Rose 5 months ago in Journal
Self Assessment for Freelancers: A Complete Filing Guide
Freelancers often navigate a complex landscape of income streams, expenses, and tax obligations. The HMRC Self Assessment system is designed to ensure that all income is reported accurately and taxes are paid on time. Understanding the nuances of the process is essential for avoiding penalties and maintaining financial clarity.
By Self Assessment Tax Return5 months ago in Journal
Monetizing the Fall
There’s a specific kind of video you’ve seen a thousand times — a person crying into their phone camera, breaking down on a live stream, confessing secrets they swore they’d never share, or capturing the exact moment they get fired, dumped, or canceled. And while the moment is painful, maybe even real, it’s what happens after that reveals the game:
By Randolphe Tanoguem5 months ago in Journal
The UK Passport Backup Plan
In an era defined by global volatility—from political shifts to economic uncertainties—the concept of a "backup plan" has evolved beyond savings accounts and insurance policies. For a growing number of British citizens, the ultimate form of security is a second passport. This isn't about rejecting British identity; it's about pragmatically enhancing personal and financial resilience. A UK passport backup plan is increasingly seen not as an exit strategy, but as an essential component of a modern, globalised life.
By KAMRAN AHMAD5 months ago in Journal
The Last Over
The cricket ground was never grand. It wasn’t the kind of place you’d see on television, with painted stands or polished pitches. It was rough, sometimes dusty, sometimes too damp after the rain. But to us, it was sacred. To us, it was a world of its own.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Journal
The Night I Couldn’t Sleep
Some nights carry a weight you cannot explain. They arrive silently, and yet they feel louder than the day itself. That night was one of them—a night when sleep abandoned me, leaving me alone with a restless heart and the echo of memories I thought I had left behind.
By Shehzad Anjum5 months ago in Journal
5 Things I Wish I Knew About the Western World Growing Up in Africa. AI-Generated.
Reflections on culture, identity, and the lessons that shaped me Growing up in Africa comes with its own unique rhythm one filled with resilience, strong community bonds, and a deep appreciation for life’s simple joys. But like many kids who grew up hearing stories of “the Western world,” I built an image in my mind that didn’t always align with reality. I thought the West was a land of endless wealth, perfection, and opportunities just waiting to be picked off the ground.
By David Kadiri5 months ago in Journal
