Under each recommendation you will find a short "compressence". A compressence is the compressed essence of an idea, way of thinking or mindset. I can’t lay claim to this wonderful concept, but assign all recognition to Chris Begg who originated and introduced me to the concept and is the rightful owner of compressence.com.
The Inner Ring
CS Lewis
Focus on the inputs and not on external validation or ascension to the so-called elite “inner ring”. Desiring to be in the “inner rings” will almost certainly result in not being in it. However, good work, done well, for the right reasons will naturally draw you into the fellowship of peers.
How to do great work
Paul Graham
To do great work, find something you're genuinely curious about, work hard at it, and let your natural enthusiasm and compounding effort guide you toward the frontier where you can make original contributions.
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
Tim Urban
The Rational Decision Maker wants to do things that make sense, the Instant Gratification Monkey only cares about two things: easy and fun. The only thing the monkey is afraid of is the Panic Monster, which only appears when a deadline becomes dangerously close, finally forcing the procrastinator to work.
The Road to Self Renewal
John Gardner
The hard truth is that the road to self-renewal is not a path for the faint-hearted. It requires a willingness to fail, a capacity for self-discipline, and a commitment to values that transcend the self.
Under each recommendation you will find a short "compressence". A compressence is the compressed essence of an idea, way of thinking or mindset. I can’t lay claim to this wonderful concept, but assign all recognition to Chris Begg who originated and introduced me to the concept and is the rightful owner of compressence.com.
The Inner Ring
CS Lewis
Focus on the inputs and not on external validation or ascension to the so-called elite “inner ring”. Desiring to be in the “inner rings” will almost certainly result in not being in it. However, good work, done well, for the right reasons will naturally draw you into the fellowship of peers.
How to do great work
Paul Graham
To do great work, find something you're genuinely curious about, work hard at it, and let your natural enthusiasm and compounding effort guide you toward the frontier where you can make original contributions.
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
Tim Urban
The Rational Decision Maker wants to do things that make sense, the Instant Gratification Monkey only cares about two things: easy and fun. The only thing the monkey is afraid of is the Panic Monster, which only appears when a deadline becomes dangerously close, finally forcing the procrastinator to work.
The Road to Self Renewal
John Gardner
The hard truth is that the road to self-renewal is not a path for the faint-hearted. It requires a willingness to fail, a capacity for self-discipline, and a commitment to values that transcend the self.
Under each recommendation you will find a short "compressence". A compressence is the compressed essence of an idea, way of thinking or mindset. I can’t lay claim to this wonderful concept, but assign all recognition to Chris Begg who originated and introduced me to the concept and is the rightful owner of compressence.com.
The Inner Ring
CS Lewis
Focus on the inputs and not on external validation or ascension to the so-called elite “inner ring”. Desiring to be in the “inner rings” will almost certainly result in not being in it. However, good work, done well, for the right reasons will naturally draw you into the fellowship of peers.
How to do great work
Paul Graham
To do great work, find something you're genuinely curious about, work hard at it, and let your natural enthusiasm and compounding effort guide you toward the frontier where you can make original contributions.
Inside the mind of a master procrastinator
Tim Urban
The Rational Decision Maker wants to do things that make sense, the Instant Gratification Monkey only cares about two things: easy and fun. The only thing the monkey is afraid of is the Panic Monster, which only appears when a deadline becomes dangerously close, finally forcing the procrastinator to work.
The Road to Self Renewal
John Gardner
The hard truth is that the road to self-renewal is not a path for the faint-hearted. It requires a willingness to fail, a capacity for self-discipline, and a commitment to values that transcend the self.