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 I recently read Feel Good Productivity: How To Do More of What Matters to You by Ali Abdaal. I chose this book, one because we have the same name (aha), and two, because, as a college student trying to balance academics, work, and personal growth, this book seemed like the one that can best benefit me in my personal and work life. Abdaal, a Cambridge-educated doctor turned productivity expert, challenges this mindset by arguing that joy, energy, and ease are the true drivers of sustainable productivity rather than constant grind and sacrifice. His philosophy really resonated with me because it offers a more realistic and fulfilling approach to getting things done without feeling constantly drained. One of the concepts that stood out to me was Abdaal’s emphasis on incorporating joy into work. He shares a personal story about how he struggled with severe burnout as a doctor but rediscovered his passion for it when he started making YouTube videos, which became a hobby that was bot...

  To: Professor Clark Hansen, CEO, Anima Mundi Development Partners (AMDP) From: Allison Alban, Research and Development Department Date: March 4, 2025 Subject: Investment Evaluation of Tower 28 Beauty Introduction In alignment with AMDP's commitment to investing in socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, and profitable enterprises, I have conducted an evaluation of Tower 28 Beauty for potential investment. This memo provides an overview of key sustainability concepts, a detailed analysis of Tower 28 Beauty, expert opinions on the company's practices, and a recommendation regarding investment. Key Sustainability Concepts Triple Bottom Line (TBL): A framework that assesses a company's performance based on three dimensions: social (people), environmental (planet), and financial (profit). It emphasizes that businesses should measure their social and environmental impact alongside financial performance to achieve sustainability. Corporate Social Responsibility (...