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What are the four types of deep work schedules? How can you fit deep work into your life? The four types of deep work schedule are: the monastic schedule, bimodal schedule, rhythmic schedule, and the journalistic schedule. Each type has its pros and cons and not all types are feasible for every lifestyle. Keep reading to learn about the different deep work schedules and which one is best for you.
What is the Inner Citadel? And what does it take to build one? The Inner citadel is a Stoic concept that refers to inner strength or resilience exercised in the face of adversity. Building your Inner Citadel means strengthening yourself both mentally and physically during good times so you have the strength you need during bad times. Learn about the stoic concept of the Inner Citadel.
What are the two kinds of managers? Which kind is better suited to be an executive or CEO? There are two kinds of managers: ones are strategic decision makers and twos are process runners. Most founding CEOs happen to be ones, however, the ideal leader has elements of both. Keep reading to learn more about the two kinds of managers.
Who is Robert DeWeese in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance? What is his role in the story? Robert DeWeese is a friend of Pirsig who he meets in his travels. Deweese doesn’t have a large role in the story, but helps Pirsig explain the importance of art and of life. Read more about Robert DewWeese in Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance.
What does it mean to “go beyond self” in Buddhism? If we have no self, then how can we feel things like love and grief? There is no “self” in Buddhism. Buddhism teaches that each being is part of a universal presence rather than an individual being. It can be very difficult for people, especially Westerners, to go beyond the self because we’re raised to believe that the self is all-important. Continue reading to learn more about the “self”, Buddhism, and Radical Acceptance.
How does the chain of command work in the American military? What are its main limitations? The U.S. military chain of command has long been structured in a bottom-up fashion: information flows from the field up the chain of command, where decisions are made and orders are sent back down. While it allows for structured communication, running decisions up and down the chain of command takes too much time and creates too much risk. Keep reading to learn about the military chain of command in the US task force, its history, and key limitations.
What is the connection between religion and morality? Is the belief in God necessary for morality and social order? Holy books such as the Bible and Quran try to draw the connection between morality and religion by conflating the cosmic God and the lawgiver God. But humans don’t need divine law or the threat of hell in order to act morally. Morality is baked into the DNA of humans and all social animals. Keep reading for more about morality and religion.
How do you feel at the end of your typical day? Do you feel proud of what you’ve achieved or disappointed, wishing you could do more? Do you wish you could live a productive life day in and day out? Most people’s lives are composed of good days and bad days when they feel both of those things. Few people live a productive life day in and day out because they focus on how they can do more in less time. But the real boost in productivity comes from things that have nothing to do with that. Here is how
What are the four different types of meetings in a company? How should each type of meeting be run? In the business fable Death by Meeting, Patrick Lencioni describes the four types of meetings in a company. The types of meetings are: the check-in, the tactical, the strategic, and the review. He explains how each one should be run and how long they should be. Continue on to learn about the four types of meetings in a company.
What are the key principles of the Okinawan diet plan? How can eating the Okinawan way help you live both longer and better? A variety of research has uncovered the principles of Okinawan diet plan for promoting health and longevity. Understanding these principles is important to anybody who’s interested in the pursuit of optimal living. Keep reading for the three principles of the Okinawan diet plan.