Legacy - Blog - John Nichols

The Best White T-Shirt At Every Price Point

The basic white t-shirt has been a wardrobe staple for generations, but with so much choice out there today, it can be difficult to find the best bang for your buck. No need to fret however, as I’ve found the best white tees you can buy at every budget.

Productivity 102: Fuelling Your Work

Water? Canned energy drinks? Coffee? Energy formulas? Nootropic supplements? Over the years, I’ve tried them all. Here’s my experiences on each, my thoughts on them in general, and what I would recommend.

State of Play 4: Dark

From music to fashion to leisure, a lot has changed in my life over the past three weeks, all guided by the darkness I’ve been feeling as we head into 2021.

Why Old Things Are Better

I share some of the vintage items I own, why I love them, and how the people we meet, places we visit and items we own both enrich our lives, and bring us all together.

Overwork and Me: My Work Ethic Explained

When people find out how much I work, and how little leisure time and sleep I get, they’re shocked. Here, I explain my attitude to work, and how a part of my brain is wired.

Productivity 101: Flow States and How To Get Into Them

Class is in session! In this first instalment, let’s talk pre-work routines, hyper-work, and how flow states will transform how you approach work on a daily basis, whether that’s in the office, or at your desk at home.

2021 Home Office Tour

Now that I have a dedicated home office space, I’ve had to get creative to utilise the space in a way which fulfils all of my needs, from work to leisure and everything inbetween. How have I put the space together, what tips have I learned, and how have I turned a blank canvas into a home office zen?

State of Play 3: Christmas Day 2020

After a challenging couple of months, it’s Christmas at last. On the happiest day of the year, how do I feel?

2021 Yearly Theme

With the worst year of our lives coming to a close, how has my Year of Commitment held up, has it been a success, and what will my focus be for the year ahead?

State of the Apps 2021

It’s time to look once again at which apps I’m using in my daily life. From productivity to leisure, email to alarms, I go through all the apps I’m using at the moment, what’s changed this year, and how my home screen ties it all together.

State of Play 2: Breakup, Opportunity and Daily Routine

I can’t recall a three-week period in recent memory whereby so much has changed in such a short period of time, and throughout which I’ve been through such a rollercoaster of emotions.

Poetry and Philosophy: An Interview With H. K. G. Lowery

The realities of life and the philosophies of our existence are a huge subject area, especially for a young, up-and-coming poet, but H. K. G. Lowery tackles it with acuity beyond his years in his inaugral work, which I was able to explore with him this week.

The 1% Rule: How To Get Better At Everything

Continuous improvement is something that we all strive for. What if there was a way to consistently enhance our skills in every aspect of our lives, from work to leisure and everything in between?

2020 North East Independent Christmas Gift Guide for Men

Whether for a family member, love interest or otherwise, here is my selection of the very best Christmas gifts for men from local independents in the North East for the 2020 festive season.

State of Play 1: Work Ethic, Stress Management and Self-Care

In this first instalment of State of Play, I discuss my work ethic, my increased stress levels as of late, and how I’ve been balancing responsibility and discipline with looking after myself in what are becoming progressively more difficult times for all of us.

The Black Coronet: The History of the Rolex Cellini

Since the 1960s, the Rolex Cellini has stood out amongst the Rolex range, as rather than being a tool, it is designed purely with elegance and sophistication in mind. Has this black sheep of the Rolex family outstayed its welcome, or is there a place for the Cellini in today’s world?

From WeWork to the World: The Story of HODINKEE

Since 2008, HODINKEE has grown from a one-man operation running out of a university café into the undisputed world leaders in watch journalism. How have they grown from such humble beginnings into the groundbreaking company adored by both watchmakers and enthusiasts alike?

Date Windows: Diving Deep on the Smallest Big Debate in Watches

“I wish no watch had a 4:30 date window, but that’s probably its own podcast episode or it’s own, like, 4,000 word, way too long, way too angry story for the website…” Stephen Pulvirent on HODINKEE Radio, discussing the 2020 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph LE in 18k White Gold. Why do date windows provoke such an emotive response within so many collectors and enthusiasts, and what does this say about our relationship with watches as a whole?

Why Do Two of the Richest People in the World Drink So Much Coke?

When you think about the habits of the world’s richest, Coca-Cola probably doesn’t spring to mind. Why is it then that Bill Gates and Warren Buffett drink so much of it? What strange diets do the world’s top executives have, what does it tell us about them, and what can we learn?

Will Elon Musk’s Neuralink Make The World A Better Place?

Tesla, SpaceX, OpenAI, Hyperloop, The Boring Company… the list of Elon Musk’s innovative companies is both long and diverse. Could one of his newer and more secretive ventures, Neuralink, allow us to achieve true synergy between humans and computers?

What Have Fashion Watches Done to the Watch Industry?

Are fashion watches introducing quality timepieces to a younger generation of enthusiasts, or are they ripping off the consumer and funding a copycat industry that abuses workers in emerging economies?

How To Be Productive and Organised

Feeling overwhelmed? Struggling to stay on-top of everything? Things slipping through the cracks? With a little preparation and know-how, anyone can be both productive and organised. Don’t believe me? Follow this guide, and let’s get you in tip-top shape to take on the world.