Comments on: The Art of Activity Innovation: How to Be Impressive Without an Impressive Amount of Work http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:34:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: brij http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-12856 brij Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:03:52 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-12856 superb! superb!

]]> By: Dave http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-12724 Dave Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:28:39 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-12724 Nice piece. Gonna get all 3 of my kids to read it. I keep telling them to try to be different but when everybody looks like a wood duck, looking like a ring tail duck seems different. I want them to see a condor. Nice piece. Gonna get all 3 of my kids to read it. I keep telling them to try to be different but when everybody looks like a wood duck, looking like a ring tail duck seems different. I want them to see a condor.

]]> By: Untitled 4 « Dave Tilley http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-12723 Untitled 4 « Dave Tilley Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:21:21 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-12723 [...] 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment Interesting article by Cal Newport on and innovation over at Study Hacks. This hack is particularly focused on students [...] […] 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment Interesting article by Cal Newport on and innovation over at Study Hacks. This hack is particularly focused on students […]

]]> By: This is how to be remarkable http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-12628 This is how to be remarkable Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:13:06 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-12628 [...] these parts happen to fit, and the context in which it happens that makes all the difference. And according to Cal Newport, the fact that you can’t imagine a step-by-step model for something is exactly what makes [...] […] these parts happen to fit, and the context in which it happens that makes all the difference. And according to Cal Newport, the fact that you can’t imagine a step-by-step model for something is exactly what makes […]

]]> By: Great Reads #1: Small Starts and Studyhacking http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-11826 Great Reads #1: Small Starts and Studyhacking Sat, 09 Jan 2010 18:19:53 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-11826 [...] How to Be Impressive Without an Impressive Amount of Work – a longish post about why we find some accomplishments awe-inspiring and other accomplishments yawn-worthy. Hint: it’s not always about the amount of time and effort involved. Written by Cal Newport of Study Hacks. [...] […] How to Be Impressive Without an Impressive Amount of Work – a longish post about why we find some accomplishments awe-inspiring and other accomplishments yawn-worthy. Hint: it’s not always about the amount of time and effort involved. Written by Cal Newport of Study Hacks. […]

]]> By: On Projects « John Williams http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-10092 On Projects « John Williams Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:26:38 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-10092 [...] dream and design. So, why do projects? Because it’s the best possible thing you could do to help your college aplications and make your life a little bit more interesting. (and hopefully, a little bit more [...] […] dream and design. So, why do projects? Because it’s the best possible thing you could do to help your college aplications and make your life a little bit more interesting. (and hopefully, a little bit more […]

]]> By: nedv http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-9420 nedv Wed, 05 Aug 2009 01:41:17 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-9420 hey cal, great post. i'm going to see how i can apply it to my life. hey cal, great post. i’m going to see how i can apply it to my life.

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-7958 Study Hacks Mon, 09 Feb 2009 22:10:17 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-7958 <blockquote>I feel that if I am going to put the time and sweat into an mba program, it needs to be a top b school. Do you have any suggestions in overcoming the obstacles I am facing in obtaining admission to a good program?</blockquote> Do a google search for "Ask the Harvard MBA." It's the blog of Chris Yeh, a former HMBA guy, he talks a lot about b-school admissions and knows more than me!

I feel that if I am going to put the time and sweat into an mba program, it needs to be a top b school. Do you have any suggestions in overcoming the obstacles I am facing in obtaining admission to a good program?

Do a google search for “Ask the Harvard MBA.” It’s the blog of Chris Yeh, a former HMBA guy, he talks a lot about b-school admissions and knows more than me!

]]> By: Teresa http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-7956 Teresa Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:51:26 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-7956 I am applying to business schools. I graduated from University of South Carolina with a 2.6 gpa in 1999. I have since then worked primarily in pharmaceuticals and been very successful. I am now part of a start up company that sells a service to medical office staff. I feel that if I am going to put the time and sweat into an mba program, it needs to be a top b school. Do you have any suggestions in overcoming the obstacles I am facing in obtaining admission to a good program? I am applying to business schools. I graduated from University of South Carolina with a 2.6 gpa in 1999. I have since then worked primarily in pharmaceuticals and been very successful. I am now part of a start up company that sells a service to medical office staff.
I feel that if I am going to put the time and sweat into an mba program, it needs to be a top b school. Do you have any suggestions in overcoming the obstacles I am facing in obtaining admission to a good program?

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-7792 Study Hacks Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:56:41 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/05/28/the-art-of-activity-innovation-how-to-be-impressive-without-an-impressive-amount-of-work/#comment-7792 <blockquote>Any advice on how to pursue new opportunities and point this out on a college application or resume? Thanks again for the great post.</blockquote> You're doing excellent. I would say getting the senate internship represents your first pass through the steps -- you paid your dues, packaged and elevated to get the senate internship. Now you're back to step (1). Do your job very well. After people have noted your hard work, began looking for your point of escalation. You're definitely on track.

Any advice on how to pursue new opportunities and point this out on a college application or resume? Thanks again for the great post.

You’re doing excellent. I would say getting the senate internship represents your first pass through the steps — you paid your dues, packaged and elevated to get the senate internship. Now you’re back to step (1). Do your job very well. After people have noted your hard work, began looking for your point of escalation. You’re definitely on track.

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