I haven’t read cal newport’s new book yet. Might listen to the audio version. I read only Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday but read a lot of his blog posts and listened to his podcast.
I finished storyworthy. Definitely good stuff in there. The last third was a bit weak but overall a really good book.
I saw it in a few bookstores over the last weeks. Haven't read anything by Cal yet, only heard of his books a few times.
Agreed on Storyworthy. Despite it being literally about on stage Storytelling there is a lot you can pull from what he says for everyday life. Was the small story at the beginning of your Recommerce talk an idea sparked by the book? :D
This is SO good: "Whenever I get overwhelmed, my brain tells me to open my email inbox and look for a quick dopamine hit. But finding quick tasks and busy work is no achievement. Real impact comes from working through tedious, complex problems."
Unusual but very pleasant Memo.
Since you mentioned Cal's new book: Did you finish it already? If so, what's your take?
Also, which books by Ryan Holiday did you read and like?
Finally: Did you finish Storyworthy? Lots of book questions haha.
I thought about focus and distractions a lot last year. Stolen Focus by Johann Hari is a great book on the topic. :)
Thanks!
I haven’t read cal newport’s new book yet. Might listen to the audio version. I read only Perennial Seller by Ryan Holiday but read a lot of his blog posts and listened to his podcast.
I finished storyworthy. Definitely good stuff in there. The last third was a bit weak but overall a really good book.
I saw it in a few bookstores over the last weeks. Haven't read anything by Cal yet, only heard of his books a few times.
Agreed on Storyworthy. Despite it being literally about on stage Storytelling there is a lot you can pull from what he says for everyday life. Was the small story at the beginning of your Recommerce talk an idea sparked by the book? :D
Not sparked but def helped :). I’m trying to weave in more stories in general, that’s why I read the book.
Great post, I like the metaphor
thank you!
This is SO good: "Whenever I get overwhelmed, my brain tells me to open my email inbox and look for a quick dopamine hit. But finding quick tasks and busy work is no achievement. Real impact comes from working through tedious, complex problems."
Oh, thank you :)