From The American Scholar
Articles · Life
Solitude and Leadership - William Deresiewicz
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7 min
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About this piece
Deresiewicz connects independent thought and sustained attention with the ability to lead instead of simply follow prevailing opinion.
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These guides explain where to start and what to explore next.
- Protect my time & attention →
Make room for worthwhile work and life beyond constant distraction.
- Make better decisions →
Examine assumptions, incentives and risk before committing to a course.
- Lead a team well →
Build the conditions for people to decide, collaborate and do useful work.