Louise Ridlen

Pillar 01 · Books

Life has a formula. So does everything in it.

Books, cards and ideas designed to make the complicated feel simpler. From life and time to work and inspiration, each one takes something big and turns it into formulas you can understand, use and make your own.

=LIFE() — The Little Book of Functions That Matter, by Louise Ridlen

Available now

=LIFE()

The little book of functions that matter

67 formulas for the wonderfully complicated business of being human.

A pocket-sized philosophy guide for tech-minded humans, thoughtful business builders, and anyone ready to run their life like a spreadsheet — with soul.

  • +Formulas you can actually use on an ordinary Tuesday.
  • +Short chapters, built for re-reading rather than finishing.
  • +Written for people who think in systems and still want a life with soul.

A6 hardback · 67 formulas · pocket-sized

Price$24.95
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The collection

One family of formulas — in four formats.

=Time(Now), =LIFE(), =Inspire() card pack and =Work() by Louise Ridlen

The series ahead

Coming soon

=Time(Now) by Louise Ridlen

=TIME()

Soon

A method for spending your hours on purpose.

=Work() — a coffee table book for people who think in brackets

=WORK()

Soon

Formulas for the work that actually matters.

=Inspire() — a pack of 67 formula cards

=INSPIRE()

Soon

A card pack — all 67 formulas from =LIFE(), one to a card, for drawing, sharing and prompting.

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Coming later

Bundles, once the series grows.

As more books are released, they'll be available as sets — a life-and-work pair, a full collection, and gift bundles for teams.