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Philosophies of Depth, and Britain in the Middle Ages

More zettelkasten guts, I'm afraid. First, a bit from Deep Work, and then more history for my Life in the UK test. Note, on the latter, how the Home Office tiptoes through the brambles that are English troops landing on the shores of an independent Ireland:

The English first went to Ireland as troops to help the Irish king and remained to build their own settlements.

Like he needed help getting his socks on, or some such, was my partner's comment. ;–)


The Philosophies of Depth

Four philosophies: (Pg 102-117)
– Monastic: near-complete isolation
– Bimodal: long stretches, of at least a day in length, often as part of a retreat from one's normal routine
– Rhythmic: scheduled, regular, shorter periods (e.g., 5.30am to 7am each day)
– Journalistic: not for the faint of heart
– Slipping in and out of deep work as the moments arise
– Newport creates a straw-man at the start of each week, and then updates that at the start of each day, as required
– Requires great confidence in one's abilities, normally backed by an extensive portfolio
– Be realistic in your choice; your lifestyle will dictate the philosophies that are open to you.


Britain in the Middle Ages

Tags: #lituk #history

Wars
The Black Death
Politics and the Law
Language
Industry
The War of the Roses

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