by Jamie Miles | Jun 7, 2026 | Stories & Essays
‘You’ve been here a while now. Do you prefer San Francisco or London?’ Fran, Britney, and I were having lunch in the canteen. I finished my bite and answered without hesitation. Souring my colleagues’ excitement wasn’t my intention, but I can’t deny...
by Jamie Miles | May 24, 2026 | Newsletter
Hey – Jamie here. You might remember what to say, but struggle to express it. So while I continue to chip away at the next memory-focused article, ‘Why We Forget and How To Fix It’, I wanted to share the recipe for having magnetic conversations I learned...
by Jamie Miles | May 24, 2026 | Useful Guides
At a glance Based on the reader question: what separates the people you never want to stop talking to from everyone else? Most people misread the improv principle ‘Yes and…’ The ‘and’ means focus on building on what’s been said rather...
by Jamie Miles | May 24, 2026 | Stories & Essays
I found Vincent the way you find most good things: in a bookshop. We were both attending a signing event by one of our favourite authors and happened to be neighbours in the queue. As seems to be the custom for my best friends, Vincent promptly left the country. The...
by Jamie Miles | May 10, 2026 | Newsletter
Hey – Jamie here. I’ve gained even more weight – and this time, I have the story to explain why that makes me grin. Carrying on with this season’s exploration of memory, I’ve turned to one of the forgotten cousins of memory: the comeback. So this week is about...
