Comments on: Three Ways to Help Spread the Word http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/ Demystifying Sustainable Success Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:28:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Louis http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9729 Louis Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:42:35 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9729 Hi Cal. My friend has lent me the red book. I'll get around to leaving a review in Amazon in a couple of days. Anyways, I wanted to list the tactics that you suggested that I have found that contribute most to the grades I'm getting now... The morse code technique was brilliantly simple. Usually we just make mental notes while reading and these mental notes usually diminish instantly. The organization book from the GTCDS article I think... I carry around a little spiral bound notebook with all major appointments in it i.e tests, quizzes and the like. And finally the Sunday Morning Project (Sunday becuase I spend Saturday finishing off the week's work) which I have taken upon to publish a short story in a major newspaper/magazine. I've been published before in second rate newspapers, and I'm aiming for the big leagues now. In regards to the 'quality over quantity' aspect of college admissions; I was wondering if you had any good ideas for micro-businesses off the top of your head that could coincide during school days. . . Thanks Cal! Hi Cal.

My friend has lent me the red book. I’ll get around to leaving a review in Amazon in a couple of days.

Anyways, I wanted to list the tactics that you suggested that I have found that contribute most to the grades I’m getting now…
The morse code technique was brilliantly simple. Usually we just make mental notes while reading and these mental notes usually diminish instantly.
The organization book from the GTCDS article I think… I carry around a little spiral bound notebook with all major appointments in it i.e tests, quizzes and the like.
And finally the Sunday Morning Project (Sunday becuase I spend Saturday finishing off the week’s work) which I have taken upon to publish a short story in a major newspaper/magazine. I’ve been published before in second rate newspapers, and I’m aiming for the big leagues now.

In regards to the ‘quality over quantity’ aspect of college admissions; I was wondering if you had any good ideas for micro-businesses off the top of your head that could coincide during school days. . .
Thanks Cal!

]]> By: rb http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9726 rb Mon, 21 Sep 2009 07:25:17 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9726 Cal, I've forgotten: are you planning on writing something for grad students? How applicable are your current books for grad school? Cal, I’ve forgotten: are you planning on writing something for grad students? How applicable are your current books for grad school?

]]> By: Study Hacks http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9710 Study Hacks Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:03:36 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9710 <blockquote>Have you thought about make it more widespread abroad, or even having it translated into other languages?</blockquote> Such details are handled by the foreign rights department of my literary agency. They'd be more than happy to sell the Polish rights if there was a Polish publisher willing to buy them. (The book has been translated into Korean and Chinese.) <blockquote>Ingenious marketing campaign! However, if you really wanted to spread the word, why not give away a few copies on the site for the people who get the word out the most?</blockquote> Sure. I'm always happy to send out free, signed copies. I'll put a note on the post to this effect... <blockquote>Speaking of academic skills centers, Stanford’s “Center for Teaching and Learning” preaches many of the same study skills you practice. Maybe they’ve seen your site?</blockquote> You should ask them. As mentioned, such centers really listen to their students. I'd be fascinated to hear what you find out. <blockquote>Good day! I wonder where I can purchase your books(not online buying as much as possible). I live in the Philippines, by the way. Thanks!</blockquote> I'm not sure whether or not they're available in the Philippines. Hard copies and electronic copies are always available through Amazon.

Have you thought about make it more widespread abroad, or even having it translated into other languages?

Such details are handled by the foreign rights department of my literary agency. They’d be more than happy to sell the Polish rights if there was a Polish publisher willing to buy them. (The book has been translated into Korean and Chinese.)

Ingenious marketing campaign! However, if you really wanted to spread the word, why not give away a few copies on the site for the people who get the word out the most?

Sure. I’m always happy to send out free, signed copies. I’ll put a note on the post to this effect…

Speaking of academic skills centers, Stanford’s “Center for Teaching and Learning” preaches many of the same study skills you practice. Maybe they’ve seen your site?

You should ask them. As mentioned, such centers really listen to their students. I’d be fascinated to hear what you find out.

Good day! I wonder where I can purchase your books(not online buying as much as possible). I live in the Philippines, by the way. Thanks!

I’m not sure whether or not they’re available in the Philippines. Hard copies and electronic copies are always available through Amazon.

]]> By: Pauline M. http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9709 Pauline M. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:03:53 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9709 Good day! I wonder where I can purchase your books(not online buying as much as possible). I live in the Philippines, by the way. Thanks! Good day! I wonder where I can purchase your books(not online buying as much as possible). I live in the Philippines, by the way. Thanks!

]]> By: Stanford '13 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9708 Stanford '13 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:02:15 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9708 Speaking of academic skills centers, Stanford's "Center for Teaching and Learning" preaches many of the same study skills you practice. Maybe they've seen your site? Or maybe you both came upon your strategies independently. Speaking of academic skills centers, Stanford’s “Center for Teaching and Learning” preaches many of the same study skills you practice. Maybe they’ve seen your site? Or maybe you both came upon your strategies independently.

]]> By: Daniel Garcia http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9707 Daniel Garcia Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:38:08 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9707 Definitely, Cal. I've already been recommending it to basically anyone I know going into college or even in High School! (I'm currently in my senior year of HS, and I still find the majority of the tips in your books and blog applicable!) You can rest assured that as long as you keep publishing more material, I will keep buying and keep recommending. :] Definitely, Cal. I’ve already been recommending it to basically anyone I know going into college or even in High School! (I’m currently in my senior year of HS, and I still find the majority of the tips in your books and blog applicable!)

You can rest assured that as long as you keep publishing more material, I will keep buying and keep recommending. :]

]]> By: Liam McIvor Martin http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9705 Liam McIvor Martin Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:41:23 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9705 Ingenious marketing campaign! However, if you really wanted to spread the word, why not give away a few copies on the site for the people who get the word out the most? Ingenious marketing campaign! However, if you really wanted to spread the word, why not give away a few copies on the site for the people who get the word out the most?

]]> By: lukaszp http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9704 lukaszp Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:58:10 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/09/16/three-ways-to-help-spread-the-word/#comment-9704 Having in mind that what you publish on this site is of a considerable value for all students, that's a pity that your books are not available e.g. in Poland, where I come from. Have you thought about make it more widespread abroad, or even having it translated into other languages? I think more people would be able to learn how to do less, do better, and know why ;) Having in mind that what you publish on this site is of a considerable value for all students, that’s a pity that your books are not available e.g. in Poland, where I come from. Have you thought about make it more widespread abroad, or even having it translated into other languages? I think more people would be able to learn how to do less, do better, and know why ;)

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