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Slow Productivity
A New York Times, Washington Post, USA Today, and IndieBound bestseller"Brilliant and timely" — Oliver Burkeman~ Do Fewer Things. Work at a Natural Pace. Obsess over Quality. ~ From the New York Times bestselling author of Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, a groundbreaking philosophy for pursuing meaningful accomplishment while avoiding overloadOur current definition of “productivity” is broken. It pushes us to treat busyness as a proxy for useful effort, leading to impossibly lengthy task lists and ceaseless meetings. We’re overwhelmed by all we have to do and on the edge of burnout, left to decide between giving into soul-sapping hustle culture or rejecting ambition altogether. But are these really our only choices?Long before the arrival of pinging inboxes and clogged schedules, history’s most creative and impactful philosophers, scientists, artists, and writers mastered the art of producing valuable work with staying power. In this timely and provocative book, Cal Newport harnesses the wisdom of these traditional knowledge workers to radically transform our modern jobs. Drawing from deep research on the habits and mindsets of a varied cast of storied thinkers – from Galileo and Isaac Newton, to Jane Austen and Georgia O’Keefe – Newport lays out the key principles of “slow productivity,” a more sustainable alternative to the aimless overwhelm that defines our current moment. Combining cultural criticism with systematic pragmatism, Newport deconstructs the absurdities inherent in standard notions of productivity, and then provides step-by-step advice for cultivating a slower, more humane alternative.From the aggressive rethinking of workload management, to introducing seasonal variation, to shifting your performance toward long-term quality, Slow Productivity provides a roadmap for escaping overload and arriving instead at a more timeless approach to pursuing meaningful accomplishment. The world of work is due for a new revolution. Slow productivity is exactly what we need.
The Lost Road
At the end of the 1937 J.R.R. Tolkien reluctantly set aside his now greatly elaborated work on the myths and heroic legends of Valinor and Middle-earth and began The Lord of the Rings. This fifth volume of The History of Middle-earth, edited by Christopher Tolkien, completes the presentation of the whole compass of his writing on those themes up to that time. Later forms of the Annuals of Valinor and the Annals of Berleriand had been composed, The Silmarillion was nearing completion in a greatly amplified version, and a new map had been made; the myth of the Music of the Ainur had become a separate work; and the legend of the Downfall of Numenor had already entered in a primitive form, introducing the cardinal ideas of the World Made Round and the Straight Path into the vanished West. Closely associated with this was the abandoned time-travel story, The Lost Road, which was to link the world of Numenor and Middle-earth with the legends of many other times and peoples. A long essay, The Lhammas, had been written on the ever more complex relations of the languages and dialects of Middle-earth; and an etymological dictionary had been undertaken, in which a great number of words and names in the Elvish languages were registered and their formation explained - thus providing by far the most extensive account of their vocabularies that has appeared.
Bilbo's Last Song
While Bilbo embarks on his last journey to the West, his mind is cast back to his first big adventure, THE HOBBIT. J.R.R TOLKIEN's beautiful poem is bought to life through Pauline Bayne's stunning illustrations. It's the perfect introduction to the epic fantasy series of THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS for younger readers, and a real treat for all Tolkien fans.Baynes' illustrations have been fully restored in this fantastic new edition, which is published to coincide with the film release of THE HOBBIT in autumn 2012.
THE LEGEND OF QIN CHAPTER 06
Early in the morning, Zhao Mu came to find Xiang Shaolong, his eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was clearly very worried. Xiang Shaolong clearly hadn't woken up yet, and sat up and said, "Why does the Marquis look so unsightly?" Zhao Mu sat on the edge of the bed, looked at him for a long time, and then said, "How is the master's injury?" Xiang Shaolong raised his hands, pretending to be very hard, and said, "It's actually just a skin wound, but it's just because he caught a cold, and after lying down for a day and a night, he's gotten much better."
The Children Of Húrin
One of the three 'Great Tales' of the Elder Days, J.R.R. Tolkien's The Children of Húrin takes place in Middle-earth thousands of years before the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.The Children of Húrin is the first complete book by Tolkien since the 1977 publication of The Silmarillion. Six thousand years before the One Ring is destroyed, Middle-earth lies under the shadow of the Dark Lord Morgoth. The greatest warriors among elves and men have perished, and all is in darkness and despair. But a deadly new leader rises, Túrin, son of Húrin, and with his grim band of outlaws begins to turn the tide in the war for Middle-earth—awaiting the day he confronts his destiny and the deadly curse laid upon him.
BORN DEMON GOD CHAPTER 06
BORN DEMON GOD CHAPTER 06Not only did the Vice-President of the Three Masters Martial Academy arrive, but the Vice-Presidents of the Diamond Martial Academy and the Celestial Statue Martial Academy also came to guard the outside of the martial arena. The four Vice-Presidents were all old men over a hundred years old, some had very good complexions and strong bodies, some looked like they were only in their forties or fifties, some had disheveled hair and disheveled clothes, not at all resembling a Vice-President. The talented and talented people of this batch stood in a row below. Each one exuded powerful Martial Profound Qi, and despite their young age, they already gave off an air of pointing out the mountains and rivers, looking down on heroes. The people from the Academy walked up to the ten people, looked down and said: - The top ten of this batch will all receive a reward from the Academy. Of course, it depends on your upcoming performance. The higher the ranking, the greater the reward. The top winner not only gets a generous reward, but also has the qualifications to enter the Celestial Palace to cultivate for seven days.
Attention Management Extended Excerpt
Discover the revolutionary antidote to overload and exhaustion — read the extended excerpt of Attention Management (available September 2019) to find out to find out how attention management can change your life!Have you tried everything to become more productive—but you're still too busy and stressed? That's because the old approaches to productivity just don't work in today's fast-paced, tech-driven workplaces. What does work? Time management is outdated. Attention management is the solution you need.Attention management is the most essential skill you need to live a life of choice rather than a life of reaction and distraction. It's a collection of behaviors, including focus, mindfulness, control, presence, flow, and other skills, that will support your success. Productivity speaker, trainer, and author Maura Nevel Thomas shows you how to master attention management with practical strategies that make an immediate impact.
Productivity: Feeling Purposeful and Becoming Productive by Adopting These Habits (The Simple Secret to Unlocking Your Productivity and Beat Procrastination)
This book offers help in working through the many reasons for lack of productivity. By trying the tips in this book, you can increase your productivity and find your day at work goes well accomplishing much more.Inside this bundle you will discover:• Why you need to forgive your imperfections• The power of giving yourself permission to fail• How to plan ahead for unproductive days• How to capture your best energy• How to build habits that stick• The secret of habit stacking
Leadership: How to realize Your Leadership Potential (A Guide for Building Better Teams in Free Time)
This book is a toolkit for leaders who are adapting to tomorrow’s energy challenges. Companies no longer view energy as a simple bill. Leading organizations create energy strategies that support long-term goals, leading to higher resource efficiency, lower carbon footprint and improved competitive advantage. Yet energy can seem complex, difficult, or impossible to manage.A raw, confrontational look at the warning signs of toxic leadership, this book dives deep into those indicators that YOU (yes you!) could be contributing to a loss of team morale. With her experience as an executive coach, Deb Calvert challenges readers to lead themselves and acknowledge imperfections and embrace vulnerability to uncover what potential career roadblocks they might have and improve their leadership skills. Maybe you're The Scrambler, rushing from one task to the next in a frenzy but always missing deadlines. Or perhaps you're The Mouse, hanging back and preferring to leave the decision making to someone else.
Productivity: The Ultimate Guide to Productivity through Hypnotherapy and Meditations (How to transform a business illness into a tool for increasing productivity)
So don't lose sight of the principles of good human capital management and understand that the hierarchy is just a coordination reference. The art of good directing people implies the creation of a healthy working environment, with good quality of life and the possibility of developing the physical and mental health of contributors.What’s in the Book?The book includes topics such as:• Becoming more proactive.• Creating a performance focus.• Creating rules for managing multiple projects.• Overcoming email ‘management’ problems.• Utilising the small packets approach.
Productivity: Productivity and Happiness While Reducing Stress, Anxiety, & Procrastination! (The Simple Secret to Unlocking Your Productivity)
The scientifically proven tactics and habits in this book will help you increase your work performance. You will get more done, be more efficient, and more productive in the same amount of time. You will increase the quality of your relationships. Surrounding yourself with people who add value to your life and who you can add value to. I walk you through the Exact steps on how to do this.Here's a Preview of What You'll Learn• The Productivity Blueprint• How to Beat Laziness Forever• How to Develop a Superhuman Memory in Less than 2 Hours• How to Beat Stress with Jedi Focus• 10 Things you Can Achieve and Master While Stuck in TrafficThese days we are bombarded with way too much information and it can be near impossible to get the things done that we want to achieve. Our focus is being attacked by Social media, smart phones, television, and more. And while most people have dreams and goals, the actual chance of them mustering the focus and dedication to achieve These things is very small.
Study Hacks: Learn From the Best to Get Amazing Grades in Less Time (The Art of Becoming a Badass Straight-a Student While Working Less)
This book, which is filled with study hacks and study tips to work less while getting straight-a’s, will solve your student life problems!Have we ever been taught of how to study? No…There’s no need to study for long periods of time when you can study in half of the time but more effectively, by only using specific study tips for college, high-school or school in general!There’s no need to lose your mind when it comes to study for a test. There are simple study tips, used by highly-successful students, that will help you to get good grades in college!In this guide you’ll learn how to:Make sure you’re physically and mentally prepared to study successfullyCreate a revision timetable that you’ll actually be able to stick toAvoid information overload and focus your studies on the things you need to know to ace your examsProduce top quality revision notes that you’ll use again and againPrepare for your exams without letting revision take over your lifeThe way you study is full of unscientific methods which makes the entire process feel like drudgery. What if someone taught you how to study just once the right way without any distractions and still remember and recollect everything? The second block teaches you the hacks to study effectively with minimal efforts.The way you write exams makes the entire difference. You being a knowledge treasure house is useless if you don’t master the art of reproducing it in the exam.