Tag: reading
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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…
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Remembering Internet v2.0: When We Surfed, Searched & Actually Read Stuff
Long-Form Royalty — “Blog Posts Were King, Threads Were for Sewing” Hi friends; a short rant… Prelude: A Quick Scroll Backwards ⏪ Blow the cyber-dust off your mental browser, dump every biscuit, and picture a web with no algorithm slyly spoon-feeding you yesterday’s viral Strictly clip. In Internet v2.0 the long-form blog post wasn’t some quaint relic; it was legal…
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Book Review: A Month in the Country by J L Carr
A Month in the Country by J.L. Carr follows Tom Birkin, a war-scarred art restorer, during a summer in 1920 as he uncovers a mural, reflecting on love, loss, and healing amidst the pastoral beauty of the English countryside and the memories of war.
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Five Principles of Flow in Legal Practice
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s “Flow” explores the concept of optimal experience, arguing that happiness is derived from deep engagement and meaningful challenges rather than external conditions. The book highlights the importance of controlling our consciousness to cultivate flow, suggesting practical strategies for lawyers to embed flow into their work, enhancing both satisfaction and productivity.
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Cultivating Unshakeable Confidence Through Intentional Living
Introduction Hi friends, Confidence is often mistaken for an inherent trait—something some people are simply born with. But in reality, confidence is cultivated through habits, deliberate choices, and a mindset rooted in growth. True, lasting confidence is not about bravado or arrogance; it’s about possessing an unshakeable belief in oneself, even in the face of…
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The Deep Work Lawyer’s Guide to Taming the Inbox Beast
The guide addresses the challenges lawyers face with email distractions and proposes strategies for effective inbox management. Techniques like time-blocking email sessions, using the Four Ds method for triage, creating template responses, and implementing automation help lawyers maintain focus while remaining responsive. The ultimate goal is to enhance productivity and prioritize deep work.
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The Pareto Principle: How to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Hi friends, I recently came across the Pareto Principle again while watching a “productivity bro” on YouTube (for my sins). Despite the overly polished advice, it struck a chord. I realised I hadn’t truly applied the principle in a while, so I decided to adopt it as part of my daily routine at work. Now that I’ve…
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Intentional Browsing: How to Stay Focused in an Infinite Scroll World
Daniel Kahneman and Rolf Dobelli highlight how excessive information disrupts decision-making and perception. They propose strategies for curating content, resisting biases, and establishing boundaries, ultimately advocating for intentional browsing to enhance cognitive resilience and mental clarity.
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Hunger by Knut Hamsun: A Fast-Paced Modern Classic
Hi friends,Next week, I revisit my Norwegian lessons—because I would like to begin exploring the literary heritage of Norway in its original language. To celebrate, I’m revisiting one of the most influential works of modern Norwegian literature: Knut Hamsun’s Hunger. Known in Norwegian as Sult (sometimes spelled “Zert” in older references), this short yet captivating…
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Exploring Grief and Loss in Poe’s Lenore and The Raven
Hi friends, As autumn unfolds, I find myself returning to one of my favourite seasonal poems, Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven. Known for its haunting refrain and chilling atmosphere, The Raven draws readers into the darkness of grief, blending gothic elements with the raw psychological exploration of loss. This autumn I’ve taken a closer look…
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