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  • Book Review: How to Read a Book — Why Adler and Van Doren Still Matter

    Book Review: How to Read a Book — Why Adler and Van Doren Still Matter

    Hi friends, There are books that teach you facts, books that entertain, and then there are books that quietly change the way you approach knowledge itself. How to Read a Book by Mortimer Adler and Charles Van Doren falls firmly into the third category. First published in 1940 and updated in the 1970s, it has…

  • Deep Work in the Commercial Law Firm: A New Approach to Focus

    Deep Work in the Commercial Law Firm: A New Approach to Focus

    Cal Newport’s “deep work” philosophy emphasizes focused productivity amid distractions, particularly in commercial law. Lawyers face constant interruptions, necessitating tailored strategies like flexible time blocking, setting communication boundaries, working in sprints, establishing focus rituals, and learning to say no. Implementing these can enhance performance and reduce stress, fostering a more strategic law practice.

  • Book review: Slow Productivity, by Cal Newport

    After a busy period of family trips and moving, I delved into Cal Newport’s “Slow Productivity” and found it a refreshing approach. By prioritizing focus and quality over speed, it offers sustainable success and fulfillment.