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Tech Mental Health Spaces: 404 Stress Not Found

Tech and IT can be high-pressure, solitary industries where burnout is all too common. Here is why I joined the board of 404 Stress Not Found and details on how to register for our next free tech mental health meetup in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

My 3 Words for 2026: A Simple Framework for Focus and Purpose

Forget rigid New Year’s resolutions. Chris Brogan’s “My 3 Words” concept offers a simple, powerful compass for your daily choices and priorities. Here are my three words for 2026, why they matter, and how to use the framework yourself.

Rethinking Retirement: How to Plan Your “Future Life”

When people talk about retirement, the conversation almost always revolves around financial preparation. But what happens once you actually step away from work? After retiring at 49, I realised I preferred the term “Future Life” over retirement. Here is why I’m rethinking retirement, how Chris Brown’s new book helped me design what comes next, and why it might change how you view your own post-work journey.

The Business Growth Tool You Aren’t Using: A Guide to the NatWest Accelerator

Discover how the free NatWest Accelerator programme offers UK startups free co-working, expert mentoring, and access to a £1m pitch competition.

Beating Burnout: What Happens When You Finally Stop Running on Empty?

True burnout hides deep in your bones, and short breaks won’t fix it. Discover what happens when you finally give your body permission to stop running on empty, and explore practical, healthy habits to beat chronic fatigue for good.

Why View Counts Are Vanity: Leaving Social Media for a Personal Sandbox

I’m opting out of the noise. Discover why I’m stopping social media feed posts to return to a personal, unfiltered sandbox at RichardTubb.co.uk.

Beyond the Business: My 9-Month Journey from Burnout to a “Future Life”

Nine months ago, I closed a major business chapter. Read my personal reflection on recovering from burnout, exploring new passions, and stepping into my “future life” at 49 years of age.

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