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Focus is a British psychological thriller film starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie. The film follows a veteran con artist (Smith) who takes a younger woman (Robbie) under his wing and teaches her the tricks of the trade. The two find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as they attempt to outwit a veteran FBI agent (Gerald McRaney). The film was released in 2015 and received generally positive reviews from critics. It grossed $88 million worldwide and received a nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Academy Awards. In the film, Will Smith plays Nicky Spurgeon, a master con artist who has been honing his craft since he was a child. He meets a young woman named Jess Barrett (Margot Robbie) at a bar and takes her under his wing, teaching her the tricks of the trade. Together, they embark on a series of elaborate cons, but their game of cat and mouse comes to a sudden halt when they cross paths with an experienced FBI agent (Gerald McRaney). The agent is determined to bring Nicky and Jess down, but they must use all their cunning and skill to stay one step ahead. Focus is an intense and thrilling ride that will keep you on the
#495 The September Reset: Stop Old Habits, Start New Wins - Squiggly Careers | Acast
Listen to #495 The September Reset: Stop Old Habits, Start New Wins from Squiggly Careers . 🥇 Sign up for the sprint here: https://bit.ly/41jasYOAre old habits holding you back from the progress you want to make? September often feels like a natural reset point—a chance to stop what’s no longer serving you and start building new wins. In this episode, Helen and Sarah share their own September “starts” and “stops” to inspire you to reflect, reset, and refocus. You’ll hear how small, intentional changes can help you create space for growth, protect your future self, and build habits that last beyond the September spark.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Announcement01:02 Introduction03:45 Why September feels like a reset moment07:18 The power of starts and stops10:35 Weekly Borrowed Brilliance15:40 Building from scratch with AI21:58 Parallel learning (habit stacking with podcasts)26:45 Monthly mentor moments32:30 Responding quicker instead of waiting36:55 Leaving the phone behind in the evenings41:48 No more post-it actions44:55 Stop moaning about Mondays48:20 How to use this as a team activity52:00 Wrapping up & accountability🎯 What You’ll LearnWhy September is such a powerful time to reset and refocusHow to identify habits that are helping—or holding—you backPractical ways to design new starts that spark motivationHow to stop habits that drain your energy and confidenceWhy sharing starts and stops as a team builds connection and support📚 Resources MentionedHow to Change by Katy Milkman (for the “fresh start effect”)For questions about Squiggly Careers or to share feedback, please email helenandsarah@squigglycareers.comMore ways to learn about Squiggly Careers:📩 Download our free career tools: https://www.amazingif.com/toolkit/🏃♀️ Join our next Skills Sprint: https://bit.ly/skillssprint2024📮 Get Squiggly Careers in Action in your inbox: https://bit.ly/SquigglyCareersInAction📚 Read our books: The Squiggly Career and You Coach You: https://www.amazingif.com/books/
The Practical Tooling Ecosystem: Pick What Fits, Keep It Simple – MiddleMe
Freelancers live in a world where efficiency and focus often make the difference between thriving and just scraping by. With every project comes not only the creative or technical work that defines a freelancer's craft, but also the behind-the-scenes responsibilities—project management, client communication, scheduling, file organisation, invoicing, and countless other tasks that keep the business…