Comments on: Heidegger with Hefeweizen: Rethinking the Power of Context http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/ Decoding Patterns of Success Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: 9 Tactics for Rapid Learning « Aeo's Castle http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-25659 9 Tactics for Rapid Learning « Aeo's Castle Mon, 29 Aug 2011 05:23:18 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-25659 [...] Newport, wrote about the importance of context when studying. If you lock yourself away in a library to get work done, no wonder you’re going [...]

[...] Newport, wrote about the importance of context when studying. If you lock yourself away in a library to get work done, no wonder you’re going [...]

]]> By: Daniel http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-12452 Daniel Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:14:09 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-12452 So we find the mood best for us, what happens if that is being in a crowded lounge with a lot of noise?? And isn't it stated you do best on tests/quizzes when you are in the same mindset from when you studied the material. So the people that drink during studying should be drinking during the test? So we find the mood best for us, what happens if that is being in a crowded lounge with a lot of noise?? And isn’t it stated you do best on tests/quizzes when you are in the same mindset from when you studied the material. So the people that drink during studying should be drinking during the test?

]]> By: 9 Tactics for Rapid Learning (That Most People Have Never Heard Of) « Scott H Young http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-11588 9 Tactics for Rapid Learning (That Most People Have Never Heard Of) « Scott H Young Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:01:42 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-11588 [...] Newport, wrote about the importance of context when studying. If you lock yourself away in a library to get work done, no wonder you’re going to [...]

[...] Newport, wrote about the importance of context when studying. If you lock yourself away in a library to get work done, no wonder you’re going to [...]

]]> By: Christy http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-11577 Christy Tue, 22 Dec 2009 03:36:11 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-11577 The bathtub all the way. It is the only way I got through my Literary Theory course. My water bill was sky high though! The bathtub all the way. It is the only way I got through my Literary Theory course. My water bill was sky high though!

]]> By: How I’ve been posting so much « Anthny http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-11545 How I’ve been posting so much « Anthny Sat, 19 Dec 2009 08:48:04 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-11545 [...] (Cal Newport talks about something similar here.) [...]

[...] (Cal Newport talks about something similar here.) [...]

]]> By: paulien http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-11423 paulien Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:55:31 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-11423 Good points here. I try to make my working environment at home as pleasant as possible, and when I am home alone I can also use the couch in the living room for relaxed reading or other activities not involving writing or using a computer. Apart from location and food, I find that also the things you use can be of influence. For instance, a nice new pen makes me want to write with it, so I work more. This can be used to your advantage, as in treating yourself to a new pen or notebook or whatever to get yourself to work on something difficult. Good points here. I try to make my working environment at home as pleasant as possible, and when I am home alone I can also use the couch in the living room for relaxed reading or other activities not involving writing or using a computer.
Apart from location and food, I find that also the things you use can be of influence. For instance, a nice new pen makes me want to write with it, so I work more. This can be used to your advantage, as in treating yourself to a new pen or notebook or whatever to get yourself to work on something difficult.

]]> By: Taco Jonny http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-10709 Taco Jonny Tue, 08 Dec 2009 04:11:54 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-10709 This is so right! I really wish my college would take this seriously. It's terrible to do any kind of design work on a computer with the $5000 worth of software in a bright room with rows of computers. Not much artistic fluids flowing. But at the same time, if my college had a coffee shop, I probably wouldn't go to it. There's just something motivating and relaxing about getting away and hiding from the problems and stressors of college. This is so right! I really wish my college would take this seriously. It’s terrible to do any kind of design work on a computer with the $5000 worth of software in a bright room with rows of computers. Not much artistic fluids flowing. But at the same time, if my college had a coffee shop, I probably wouldn’t go to it. There’s just something motivating and relaxing about getting away and hiding from the problems and stressors of college.

]]> By: Bec http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-10699 Bec Mon, 07 Dec 2009 23:12:40 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-10699 Hi Cal! I love the study over a coffee or beer approach. been doing it for many years. My biggest tip for people is to LEAVE YOUR MOBILE (cellphone) AT HOME! a few years ago, constant interruption at these cafes/bars wasn't a problem, but now people feel they can call whenever they want for whatever reason...and if the study material isn't engrossing, it's likely you'll be thankful that someone gave you a reason to close your books, drink your coffee and talk about nothing in particular for ages. obviously it's primarily a question of self-discipline, but i find it's a test i often fail, better just to take the mobile out of the equation. Hi Cal! I love the study over a coffee or beer approach. been doing it for many years. My biggest tip for people is to LEAVE YOUR MOBILE (cellphone) AT HOME! a few years ago, constant interruption at these cafes/bars wasn’t a problem, but now people feel they can call whenever they want for whatever reason…and if the study material isn’t engrossing, it’s likely you’ll be thankful that someone gave you a reason to close your books, drink your coffee and talk about nothing in particular for ages. obviously it’s primarily a question of self-discipline, but i find it’s a test i often fail, better just to take the mobile out of the equation.

]]> By: Ben Casnocha http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-10571 Ben Casnocha Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:28:53 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-10571 The Truman biography by D McCullough is better than the TR book. Highly recommend "Truman" - though it's long, it's well worth it. The Truman biography by D McCullough is better than the TR book. Highly recommend “Truman” – though it’s long, it’s well worth it.

]]> By: Lyn http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-10561 Lyn Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:55:49 +0000 http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/12/02/heidegger-with-hefeweizen-rethinking-the-power-of-context/#comment-10561 Cal, what do you do if you attend UChicago (as I do) and really love adventure studying, but the winters are so brutal you don't even want to go outside for a second much less trek to a secluded area around town? Cal, what do you do if you attend UChicago (as I do) and really love adventure studying, but the winters are so brutal you don’t even want to go outside for a second much less trek to a secluded area around town?

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