Kateřina Ešnerová Books

One of the most valuable yet increasingly rare skills in our economy is deep work—the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks. Mastering this skill enables you to quickly learn complex information and achieve better results in less time, fostering a sense of fulfillment that comes from craftsmanship. In today’s competitive economy, deep work acts as a superpower, yet many have lost the ability to engage in it, instead becoming trapped in a cycle of emails and social media. The author, a professor, challenges the narrative around distraction by highlighting the benefits of deep work. The book is divided into two parts: the first argues that cultivating a deep work ethic can yield significant advantages in any profession, while the second offers a rigorous training regimen through four "rules" designed to transform your mindset and habits. Blending cultural criticism with practical advice, the book shares memorable anecdotes—from Carl Jung’s stone tower retreat to a social media pioneer’s distraction-free writing journey in the air. It also advocates for quitting social media and embracing boredom. This guide is essential for anyone striving for focused success in a distracted world.

Researcher and author Dr. Sönke Ahrens explores the meaning of writing and discusses how to write effectively using the "slip-box system." He explains how to follow the lead of Niklas Luhmann, a prolific author and sociologist who produced 58 books in 30 years. Luhmann's slip-box, note-taking system allowed him to connect notes he'd made from his readings with other information from a variety of contexts. Whether you follow this manual's process or create a digital version, the concept remains the same. It starts with writing notes about what you read and tracking how they intersect, which makes this illuminating for students, academics, researchers, businesspeople and other writers.

Over 2,000,000 people have already used the Pomodoro Technique to transform their lives, making them more productive, more focused and even smarter. Italian business consultant Francesco Cirillo has devised a deceptively simple time-management method, based on more than two decades of refinement and thinking. Easy to understand and highly adaptable, you'll learn how to work with time, eliminate burnout, manage distractions and create a better work- life balance, using only a pen, some paper and a kitchen timer. This fully updated edition includes new and exclusive material about teamwork, to make you and your team more dynamic than ever. The Pomodoro Technique will not only boost your productivity, it will give you a life-long skill to help you achieve your goals.

Díky této knize pochopíte, jak funguje vaše intuice, a zjistíte, jak plně využít její potenciál. Zároveň přijdete na to, jak se vypořádat s nepříjemnými situacemi, do kterých se díky své intuitivní povaze můžete dostat. * Všímáte si věcí, které ostatní lidé sotva postřehnou? * Napadají vás dopředu věci, které se pak stanou? * Upřednostňujete hlubší rozhovory před nezávaznou konverzací? * Svěřují se vám ostatní se svými problémy? * Hledají u vás přátelé pochopení a rady? * Jste fascinováni duchovním poznáním? Pravděpodobně jste člověk se silnou intuicí – člověk, který je velmi citlivý na energie ostatních. Intuitivně-vnímaví lidé jsou speciálním typem senzitivních lidí, kteří tvoří asi pětinu populace. Prožívají svět skrze své smysly, výrazně se zajímají o ostatní, jsou všímaví a často jsou okolím označováni za nesmírně moudré a „vědoucí“. Techniky obsažené v knize již pomohly tisícům vnímavých lidí objevit a rozvinout jejich úžasný dar.

THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE LIFE-CHANGING MAGIC OF NOT GIVING A F*CK AND YOU DO YOU The no-f*cks-given, no-holds-barred guide to living your best lifeEver find yourself stuck at the office-or even just glued to the couch-when you really want to get out (for once), get to the gym (at last), and get started on that "someday" project you're always putting off? It's time to get your sh*t together. In The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck, "anti-guru" Sarah Knight introduced readers to the joys of mental decluttering. This book takes you one step further--organizing the f*cks you want and need to give, and cutting through the bullsh*t cycle of self-sabotage to get happy and stay that way. You'll discover: The Power of Negative Thinking Three simple tools for getting your sh*t together How to spend less and save more Ways to manage anxiety, avoid avoidance, and conquer your fear of failure And tons of other awesome sh*t! Praise for Sarah Knight"Genius." --Cosmopolitan"Self-help to swear by." --The Boston Globe"Hilarious... truly practical." --Booklist

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