Weekly Pulse is content curation and highlights from readings, books, podcasts, insights, ramblings, and other interesting things I discovered during the week.
So, let's go with some discoveries from the week!
#1 - Parkinson’s Law
#2 - 1,000 True Fans
#3 - Strategy as a Way of Life
#4 - Another 49 Things To Do - Now In 15 Minutes - Before Start Working
#5 - Book Notes #94: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
Parkinson’s Law
Source: The Economist
Author: C. Northcote Parkinson
Year: 1995
The report of the Royal Commission on the Civil Service was published on Thursday afternoon. Time has not permitted any comment in this week’s issue of The Economist on the contents of the Report. But the startling discovery enunciated by a correspondent in the following article is certainly relevant to what should have been in it.
Parkinson's law is the observation that the duration of public administration, bureaucracy and officialdom expands to fill its allotted time span, regardless of the amount of work to be done.
1,000 True Fans
Source:
Kevin Kelly
Author: Kevin Kelly
Year: 2008
To be a successful creator you don’t need millions. You don’t need millions of dollars or millions of customers, millions of clients or millions of fans.
To make a living as a craftsperson, photographer, musician, designer, author, animator, app maker, entrepreneur, or inventor you need only thousands of true fans.
Strategy as a Way of Life
Source: MIT Sloan Management Review
Author: Ikujiro Nonaka and Hirotaka Takeuchi
Year: 2021
We live in a world of discontinuity and uncertainty, where norms are rapidly disintegrating and businesses are losing their footing.
We live in a time of flux and fluidity when mandates for growth are driving high-velocity, unrelenting change. Businesses must root strategy in moral purpose to thrive in a complex, rapidly changing world.
Another 49 Things To Do - Now In 15 Minutes - Before Start Working
Source:
Article of the Week
In our previous post, we delved into the world of morning routines, exploring a myriad of activities to supercharge your day with just 30 minutes of intention.
But what if you find yourself in a time crunch, and those precious extra minutes seem elusive? Fear not!
Today, we're back with "Another 49 Things to Do – Now in 15 Minutes – Before Starting Work."
These quick and efficient practices will help you seize the day, even when you're on the go.
They complement the principles of our earlier morning routine post, allowing you to adapt your routine to your evolving needs and schedules.
Now, let's dive into this rapid-fire list of 15-minute activities, designed to add a dash of inspiration, mindfulness, and purpose to your mornings.
Book Notes #94: How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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Book Notes of the Week
This is the book that I recommend to everyone! It is my top reading and a book a try to review every year.
Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is a timeless guide to mastering the art of building relationships and communication. With its practical advice, it equips readers with the tools needed to navigate social and professional situations effectively.
The book's enduring relevance is a testament to the invaluable insights it offers.
This book is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone seeking to improve their interpersonal skills and enhance their ability to connect with others. Carnegie's principles, rooted in empathy and understanding, continue to be relevant in a world where authentic human connections are more important than ever.
In a nutshell, "How to Win Friends and Influence People" is your roadmap to creating meaningful relationships, and becoming a more effective and empathetic communicator.
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