Knights of Academia

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Author: Knights of Academia

Developing Deep Work Habits

[player id=2719] Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the quantity of work you had to do and had trouble to commit yourself to maintain the concentration needed to sustain long working hours to finish it all? Have you ever wondered how it’s possible that this co-worker/awesome professor (or anyone you look up to) works so…
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The Time Management Challenge

Aug 6 – Aug 12 This week, we learn the art and superpower of molding your week into a 7-day period that serves you rather than wastes your time. To-Dos The Vow! I vow to dedicate these next 7 days to master the art of managing my time! Bonus Points if you make the vow…
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Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman

August Book of the Month: Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman If we want to do something in the best possible way, the first thing we need to do is understand what we are dealing with and what we want to do. Thinking, Fast and Slow is a book in which readers can find…
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Early to Sleep

July 23 – July 29 It doesn’t matter how hard you try, you can’t wake up at a reasonable time if you don’t go to bed at a reasonable time. Going to bed early is a simple task, yet surprisingly difficult due to deeply rooted habits. This week, we learn the art of sleeping early!
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Get Moving

[player id=2715] Welcome Knights! Today we are going to talk about exercise, why it’s good for you, and some fun ways to get started. Why Exercise? Exercise is good for you! It has many health benefits. It helps keep you fit, keeps your heart healthy, and may improve your immune system. In addition, it improves…
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Work Less, Work Economic!

[player id=2711] Have you ever wondered why your shifts look like they’re never going to end? Why your boss wants you to stay for a full 8 hours (or more!) when you can barely remember your name by 1pm? Good news is we can fix this problem. Bad news is… well, your boss probably won’t…
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Procrastination Challenge

Created By:Tom Barn Summary This is a challenge for people who want to get off their asses and make a difference in their lives and the world. Challenge Description The challenge does not have any specific tasks or goals that you have to accomplish, because you will be the one setting them. There will be…
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Read Japanese for FREE with Satori

Created By:mi6blk Summary I am going to Japan! Whoever reads the most articles on Satori Reader will receive a prize from The Land of the Rising Sun! Challenge Description This challenge will be approximately two weeks. I used this tool to prepare for my trip and you may find it useful too. I hope you…
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The MOVE Challenge!

July 16 – July 22 The Best thing to do in the dead of the summer; Get up and MOVE! Get up on your feet and do one physical activity as much as possible throughout the week; move! Walk to work, walk to the store, walk your dog, let’s get active!
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The Information Diet Challenge

July 2 – July 15 Your diet is far greater than what you eat. No matter where you go, no matter what you do, there is information all around us. Whether we like it or not, that information will and has impacted us in regards to what we value, what we think, and even the…
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