Hack: When Slack met Jiu-Jitsu

I remember being pumped when I first saw Slack. It was a great alternative to Microsoft Lync. 10 years on, I find it an attention-grabbing time-suck that eats away at my focus. But there are benefits.

When I lived in Edinburgh I used to go to Jiu-Jitsu twice a week. It was great fun and will probably be the most flexible I have ever been in my life — oh the joys of ageing. Anyway, during those cold, dark nights, I learned about the art of using an opponent’s force against them. It unlocked a whole new perspective on how to deal with any adversaries y…