In Defense of Thinking
I recently came across a Hemingway quote that caught my attention: “My working habits are simple: long periods of thinking, short periods of writing.”
On Beethoven and the Gifts of Silence
Writing in 1801, at the age of 30, Ludwig van Beethoven complained about his diminishing hearing: “from a distance I do not hear the high notes of the instruments and the singers’ voices.”
Here's What Mattis Sees As The Biggest Single Problem With Military Leadership In The Information Age
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude, a new book by Raymond M. Kethledge and Michael
Why You Should Find Time to Be Alone With Yourself
Don’t confuse loneliness with time by yourself.
If Strategy Is So Important, Why Don’t We Make Time for It?
Step away from your desk and give yourself space to think.
The Art of Managing the Untouchable Day — and Email Expectations - Celeste Headlee
The most important skill nobody taught you — Quartz
Sara Blakely says this daily morning habit sets her up for success
Steve Jobs used a similar strategy.
In a Distracted World, Solitude Is a Competitive Advantage
Shut off the relentless stream of time-wasters.
If You Want to Be a Great Leader, Spend Some Time Alone | Inc.com
In an always-connected work environment, it's hard to find time to reflect by yourself. Here's why the best leaders take their alone time seriously.
Technology is impairing our ability to be alone, research shows. Here’s how to reap the benefits of solitude - The Washington Post
Forest Bathing Melds Nature With Mindfulness To Improve Health : Shots - Health News : NPR
If hiking is about a destination, forest bathing is about an immersion of the senses into the natural world. It's a wellness trend, and studies suggest several health benefits.
Being Busy Permanently Reduces Your Capacity to Think Deeply and Creatively | Big Think
Here's why you should try to fit less—not more—into each day.