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How do you define quality? How does it work in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? So, how do you define quality? In Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Pirsig explains that there are several phases of quality, each of which can be achieved by pursuing free and original thought. Keep reading to find out the answer to the question “how do you define quality?”
In The Tattooist of Auschwitz, what happened to Lale and Gita after Auschwitz fell? How did they manage to find each other? After Auschwitz fell, Gita made it back to her hometown of Bratislava and Lale went back to his sister in Krompachy. Lale’s sister told him not to come back until he had Gita with him. So he set out again to find the love of his life. Keep reading to find out what happened to Lale and Gita after Auschwitz fell.
What is the Team of Teams book about? What was the role of General Stanley McChrystal in helping the U.S. task force counteract Al Qaeda and capture Zarqawi? Team of Teams is a book that tells the true story of how General Stanley McChrystal transformed the U.S. task force in the middle of the war with Al Qaeda. He did this by cutting down the length of its chain of command to speed up decision-making and increase team agility. Keep reading for more about Team of Teams book by General Stanley McChrystal.
What is the future of terrorism? Will there be more or fewer terrorist attacks going forward? According to Yuval Noah Harari, the author of 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, we shouldn’t worry too much about the future of terrorism because the threat is currently minor. However, if terrorists obtain nuclear weapons or launch cyber- or bioterrorism attacks, the threat can grow exponentially. Keep reading for more about the future of terrorism.
What is the central premise of Essentialism by Greg McKeown? What does he mean by “the disciplined pursuit of less?” In his book Essentialism, Greg McKeown makes a compelling case for the disciplined pursuit of less (but better). It is a lifestyle philosophy that is premised on pursuing only things that are at the core of your identity (the essentials) and disregarding the rest (the nonessentials). Keep reading for more about Greg McKeown’s lifestyle philosophy of essentialism.
Who was Coach O in The Blind Side? How did Coach O influence Michael’s decision to attend Ole Miss? Coach O in The Blind Side assumed the head coach role at Ole Miss in the middle of Michael’s recruiting process. Michael was impressed with how Coach O handled the process and wanted to play for him. Read more about Coach O in The Blind Side.
What is purposeful practice? How can it help you break through your natural limits? Why is the phrase, “practice makes perfect” incorrect? Purposeful practice has four distinct components that distinguish it from merely repetitive practice: it has well-defined, specific goals, it demands complete focus, it involves feedback, and it requires you to push beyond your comfort zone. Continue on to learn more about purposeful practice and how you can improve how you practice.
How bad were Casey’s employee meetings in Death by Meeting? How did Will try to salvage Casey’s meeting format? Was it good enough to impress J.T.? In Death by Meeting, Yip Software’s CEO Casey is notoriously bad at running employee meetings. His new assistant Will sits in to assess the situation and is shocked by what he sees. If they don’t improve their meetings, Casey could lose his job. Keep reading to find out why Casey’s employee meetings are so bad and what Will had to say about them.
Do you often feel like there isn’t enough time in a day to accomplish everything you’ve planned to do? Have you tried the time blocking method? The time blocking method is a time management technique that integrates the functionality of a calendar with a to-do list. It involves chunking a period of time—typically a day or week—into smaller segments that are scheduled for specific tasks. Keep reading to learn about the time blocking method.
Who are the Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance characters? How do they each influence the stories and philsophies? There are several important Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance characters. In addition to Pirsig and his son, there are other people they connect with along their journey. Read more about the Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance characters.