Knowledge Work

Most organizations and individuals work in the context of annual goals and plans; a 12-month execution cycle. Instead, The 12 Week Year avoids the pitfalls and low productivity of annualized thinking. This book redefines your "year" to be 12 weeks long. In 12 weeks, there just isn't enough time to get complacent, and urgency increases and intensifies. The 12 Week Year creates focus and clarity on what matters most and a sense of urgency to do it now. In the end more of the important stuff gets done and the impact on results is profound.

What happens when the “know-how” that once defined expertise migrates from humans to AI tools? How do organizations reorganize when machines take over not just tasks but entire workflows? And most importantly, how does this reshaping of knowledge work change the products we use and the industries that have evolved around their production? In today’s economy, value is no longer driven by materials but by knowledge - design, R&D, and innovation power everything from mining to pharmaceuticals to consumer products. Now, with artificial intelligence, we have a range of technologies that ...

There are the laws you’ve been taught — and then there are the ones you were never meant to know. In this chilling and atmospheric account, Lucian Vale reveal the seven forbidden laws hidden beneath the everyday rules of the world: truths that bend walls, stretch time, give thought physical weight, and open doors that should never be opened. Part memoir, part survival guide, part occult field manual, this book takes you from the first subtle cracks in reality to the shadowy custodians who patrol its edges — the Gatekeepers. But knowledge has a cost. Once you’ve read these pages, you...

Extend Your Mind documents Tiago Forte’s journey researching how to build a “second brain,” a repository of valuable knowledge gained throughout life. He started using software to support his own writing process and for managing his business, but quickly found that all kinds of people were hungry for new ways of using their knowledge to produce tangible results at work and in life. This research became the online course Building a Second Brain (https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com), which teaches people how to save everything they learn, organize their digital life, and use their ...

Unlock your company's true potential by eliminating knowledge work waste that's hiding in plain sight.

Welcome to the most pivotal moment of our generation—a turning point that is reshaping your job, your career, and your child’s future. In AI Shock, bestselling author and AI strategist Elijah Low delivers a wake-up call and a survival guide for a world being rapidly rewritten by artificial intelligence. For decades, economic value was measured by job titles, college degrees, and accumulated knowledge. But AI is now replacing all three—faster than anyone expected. From law firms and classrooms to factories and hospitals, no industry is safe. And yet, this moment of disruption offers a ...

The Saving Work of Christ, the second volume in the series Sermons by Saint Gregory Palamas, covers all the major events in God’s dispensation in the flesh, from the Birth of Christ to the Day of Pentecost.

Discover the ultimate trivia collection to ignite your curiosity and captivate your conversations, all without the overwhelm of misinformation! Are you constantly on the hunt for fresh facts to fuel your love of learning? Do you crave trivia gems that transform ordinary exchanges into captivating conversations? If you’re nodding, this brain-boosting guide is exactly what you need!

Conquer AI in just days, even if you've never written a single line of code. And the dirty little secret that no one wants you to know: You can ask AI, and it will write the code for you! Do you wonder how artificial intelligence can revolutionize your career or help you start a successful business? Do you feel overwhelmed by the complexity of AI and its jargon? Are you looking for a clear, practical guide to harness AI without feeling intimidated? You're not alone. Many professionals like you are eager to explore the world of AI, but find it difficult to know where to start.

Sound interesting? The author thinks so too! Listen to The Big Bang Theory Unofficial Trivia Quiz and test your knowledge of the hit TV show and characters: Leonard, Sheldon, Penny, Howard, Raj, Bernadette, and Amy.

Your calendar is packed, the office is empty, and AI now drafts in seconds what used to justify days “away.” The old proof—I’m not in the grind, therefore I’m important—has expired. The Last Leisure Class is a sharp, practical survival guide for leaders, strategists, and creatives whose status is slipping in the Zoom era. Using Thorstein Veblen’s lens on honor and exemption, this book shows why “being away” once signaled rank—and why, after lockdown and generative AI, it no longer does. The new status move? Presence with consequence: being seen making real choices with ...

The Ultimate Guide to Being Happy @ Work Does it feel like Happiness is just out of reach; either just in front of you, behind you or sitting only in your friend’s driveway? It is surrounding you and is yours for good, once you know how. I’m going to reveal how you can easily learn to be happy at work, regardless of your career. The fact is, most people are unhappy at work because they’re in the wrong career. They might have the wrong personality for their job, or they might not be using their natural strengths. But the good news is, it’s easy to learn to be happy at work, no matter...

Are you looking to be entertained and amused? Do you like a challenge? Have you got a long journey ahead of you, and you want the monotony to melt away and be replaced with fun and laughter? We have devised a cunning trivia game book challenge that we believe can only be beaten by a brain ninja or a family of masterminds. You don't have to be a genius to get full marks in a round, but we haven't met anyone who has done it yet. In order to beat a round, you must answer only 20 questions with different levels of skill needed.

After discussing what an algorithm does and how its effectiveness can be measured, Louridas covers three of the most fundamental applications areas: graphs, which describe networks, from eighteenth-century problems to today's social networks; searching, and how to find the fastest way to search; and sorting, and the importance of choosing the best algorithm for particular tasks. He then presents larger-scale applications: PageRank, Google's founding algorithm; and neural networks and deep learning.

Create It Once, Sell It Forever Turn your ideas into assets that pay you—again and again. In this practical, no-fluff guide, Kimberly Burk Cordova shows how tocreate, package, and sell profitable digital products that generate recurringincome while you sleep. From ebooks and online courses to templates, videocontent, and micro-SaaS tools, this book walks you through every stage—fromidea to execution—so your digital assets work for you long after the work isdone. Inside, You’ll Learn How To: Find profitable ideas that solve real-world problems Build digital products quickly using ...

Why do we vividly recall a traumatic childhood event but forget where we left our keys five minutes ago? How can a scent take us back fifty years while a colleague's name eludes us? In this compact introduction, two leading psychological researchers describe memory—how it works and why it sometimes doesn't; how it can be tricked, trained, or improved; and what changes with time. In a manner as engaging as it is informative, Fergus Craik and Larry Jacoby explain the strengths and weaknesses of memory.

In 1971, Cynthia Solomon and Seymour Papert published Twenty Things to Do with a Computer, a revolutionary document that would set the course of education for the next fifty years and beyond. This book, Twenty Things to Do with a Computer Forward 50, is a celebration of the vision set forth by Papert and Solomon a half-century ago. Four dozen experts from around the world invite us to consider the original provocations, reflect on their implementation, and chart a course for the future through personal recollections, learning stories, and imaginative scenarios. Twenty Things to Do with a ...

Selling your house can be daunting, but understanding how the real estate market works can save you thousands. * First-time sellers and buyers often lack knowledge about the real estate world that agents profit from. For those who choose to hire a professional real estate agent, this guide includes essential tips to ensure you benefit from their expertise. * Discover the best strategies for identifying and collaborating with real estate agents. * Learn how to sell your property independently as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). Check out the new online options available. This book provides an ...

Do you find yourself constantly having trouble with your finances? Have you been racking your brain thinking how you can budget more effectively? You will continue to have financial problems unless you change your thinking and your approach towards your finances. It takes a mindset makeover towards money in order for you to be financially free. This audiobook will show you the foundations of the manifestation process so you can have power over your mind. You will discover how to change your mindset in order to let the money work for you and not the other way around.

It's the 21st century, yet most companies maintain a 20th-century corporate culture. Despite instant communication and collaboration through wireless computers and smartphones, employers needlessly rent or own office space. Bryan Miles has a reality check for you: the future of business is virtual, and it's going to take more than technology upgrades for you to upgrade your workplace environment.