Friday Links 08-02-01

From the Web

Procrastination E-Book – FruitfulTime has just released a useful e-book on how to overcome procrastination. The book is thorough and has some great advice if you’ve been struggling to get things done.

Living Consciously – Peter at the IWillChangeYourLife blog, writes about some of the changes he has made. I always enjoy reading about the self-improvement efforts of others because it gives me new ideas for my own growth.

From the Archives

10 Tips for Enjoying Solitude – I think the best mark of character isn’t how you handle the happy times when you’re surrounded by friends, but how you can handle moments that make most people uncomfortable. As Francis Bacon said, “Whosoever is delighted in solitude is either a wild beast or a god.”

From the Shelf

How to Become a Straight-A Student – I’m ashamed I haven’t had a chance to read Cal Newport’s incredibly popular book. I’ve received many comments from students who love the system outlined in this book. If his blog, StudyHacks is any indication, Cal certainly knows what he is talking about.