Knights of Academia

Better yourself, better your world

Author: Knights of Academia

How to Read a Book by Mortimer James Adler & Charles Van Doren

How to Read a Book, originally published in 1940, has become a rare phenomenon, a living classic. It is the best and most successful guide to reading comprehension for the general reader. And now it has been completely rewritten and updated. You are told about the various levels of reading and how to achieve them – from elementary…
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The Self Aware Mind

If there’s no enemy within, there can be no enemy without. Over the course of the week, record your thoughts (especially your reoccurring thoughts) in a journal or word document and begin your journey towards mastering them. Habits Minute of Gratitude start or end your day with a minute or more of gratitude for what…
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The Guide to KOA

Welcome to the extended Guide of KOA 😄 ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ❓ For all KOA Commands – type !commands in #bot-interaction ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ What the heck is all the yelling about 🍅 Pomodoro Raids (Group Pomodoros) – When on the KOA server you may see a pop up proclaiming “RAAAAAAAAAAAAAID“. Do not be alarmed, someone has started…
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The Monotasking Challenge

Stop attempting to multitask! Set aside times to focus on only one thing at a time, and see if this improves your ability to do things with more quality and efficiency. To Dos The Vow is Back! I vow to dedicating these next 7 days to mastering the art of MONOTASKING! Read or Listen…
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Streamline your Morning Routine

Okay, so you did it. You finally managed to wake up at 6am. But what now? Your morning routine is just as important as getting yourself up in the morning on time in the first place. This week, we learn the art of streamlining your morning routine so that it is as easy, enjoyable,…
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The Guild Alliance Tour!

This week, we venture to the guilds we have recently made alliances with and we delve into their worlds! Please be courteous of all rules and guidelines before posting. Please also do your best to not de-rail conversation as we want to help and make friends. Not be bothersome make sure to state…
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Practicing Deep Work Habits

[player id=2730] Just imagine. It’s the perfect day: the sun’s shining, your workplace is tidy, your tasks enlisted, you’re full of energy and ready to start your day. You just dive in. Hours go by as if time rushes at the same speed as your mind. It’s your momentum. You achieve, you accomplish, and you…
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The Last Huzzah of Summer

Summer isn’t over yet! This week we dedicate our time to the great outdoors. This can be camping, walking, or any chosen exercise. Just get out there and experience the beautiful magic of summer. Bonus points if you share those sweet sunset pictures in #snapshots Disclaimer: If you’re in KOA & competing…
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Am I an Imposter? Imposter Syndrome and How to Handle it

[player id=2725] I don’t belong here. Everyone’s going to hate me. I’m a fraud, an imposter. I don’t deserve any of this. Do any of these sentences sound familiar to you? If so, you’re experiencing a phenomenon that is known as imposter syndrome. Most people have these thoughts from time to time, including myself. Today…
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Learn to Problem Solve with a Rubik’s Cube

The Rubik’s cube. Everyone’s tried to tackle the colourful puzzle but it seems to be impossible to solve. But that’s where you’re wrong. In this post I’m going to clear your mind of all prejudice about the cube and guide you to problem solve its solution. The Rubik’s cube is a great way to show…
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