When I was in secondary school, I hated books. That was mostly because teachers told me what to read and I resisted (reading benefits were clearly unknown to me). However, when I started studying at university, a guest lecturer once said to me: “You can’t go to a job interview in finance if you … [Read more...] about 7 Benefits of Reading Books and How to Read More
Productivity
Living Without a Smartphone for Three Months
One day in March 2016 my smartphone just stopped working. I tried to reboot it but the screen never turned on again. It was a fairly new phone and I didn’t want to buy a new one right away. I was still at university at that time, doing my Masters. To save some money, I decided to postpone the … [Read more...] about Living Without a Smartphone for Three Months
Deep Work by Cal Newport: Summary with Comments
Foreword Deep Work by Cal Newport is a book about the science of productivity. The author argues that the best way to get meaningful work done is by working deeply - working in a distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to the limit. If you want to create real value or … [Read more...] about Deep Work by Cal Newport: Summary with Comments