Matt Alldian

Cool Material is a men's lifestyle blog featuring curated product recommendations, deals, and articles on topics like gear, fashion, watches, and travel. via Cool Material

Google is launching a 100-year study to learn what makes happy and successful employees.

Digital agencies focused on fashion and luxury are restructuring to adapt to changing market conditions. via The Business of Fashion

GQ highlights 12 affordable men's fashion and grooming essentials under $100 to upgrade your spring wardrobe. via GQ.

This research discusses five ways to take mental breaks that can improve productivity. via The source of this content is Harvard Business Review.

Advertisers are exploring how smartwatches could be used for hypertargeted ads and notifications. via IPG Media Lab.

Understanding your career motivations, whether driven by advancement or security, can help you strategically allocate time and define personal success. via Harvard Business Review

This article from Harvard Business Review discusses the growing trend of young people, particularly app developers, pursuing entrepreneurship and the obstacles they encounter. via Harvard Business Review

Photos and links from "The Edge Billionaires' Dinner" in 2014, featuring attendees such as Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and more. via Edge.org

An adult tells a child that life before the internet was unbearably boring. via xkcd.com

A longform article exploring the intense rivalry between the Seattle Sounders and Portland Timbers soccer teams, including the passionate fan cultures and city dynamics surrounding both clubs. via SBnation.com

This NPR interview details Bryan Cranston's experience transitioning from playing Walter White in *Breaking Bad* to portraying Lyndon B. Johnson on stage.