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The author of the book is called Daniel H. Pink, who believes that the word âwhenâ is one of the essential words in a personâs life. Whether we are going to change jobs, find a partner in life or go on a trip, we must always choose the right moment when. Instead, most people act at random, guided by their intuition or inspiration, and do not always get to the point. Meanwhile, choosing the moment is so important that it can become a matter of life and death.
Pink provides an example in the form of the story about William Thomas Turner, the Captain of RMS âLusitaniaâ. In 1915, the ship was swimming across the Atlantic Ocean, from New York to Liverpool. During World War I, German Empire announced the waters off the British Isles a military engagement zone, where âLusitaniaâ supposed to go through. American newspapers were posting an ad by the German representatives, warning passengers about the dangers of sea voyages on this territory. Then, the rules of war provided the warning of trade and passenger ships â if the boat wouldnât defend or be attempting to attack, it was given time to evacuate passengers and its crew. Subsequently, both England and Germany began to strike any vessel without warning.
But âLusitaniaâ had an excellent reputation. The ship was equipped with the latest technologies; unlike the âTitanicâ, it had many lifeboats, a wireless telegraph, and an experienced captain. Most of the passengers ignored the possible danger, and only a few people returned their tickets.
Five days straight, the ship was sailing without any accidents, until it reached the coast of Ireland. Then, Turner received a message that the German submarines were noticed in this area. He would often look towards the horizon. There was a thick fog, which made overseeing difficult, and the speed of the vessel was reduced so as not to run aground. Soon the fog cleared, but Turner still wasnât seeing anything suspicious.
Walther Schwieger, the Commander of the German submarine, noticed âLusitaniaâ. His reasons were simple: civilians are warned, and if theyâd nevertheless decide to swim in the waters declared a military engagement zone, theyâd have nobody to blame but themselves. He didnât decide to attack the ship immediately though. Turner still had an hour left to take the necessary action. The best way out was to leave the dangerous territory as quickly as possible. The ocean liner was faster than the earliest submarines and could easily outrun them.
However, Turner increased the speed only slightly, instead of pushing it to the max. Also, he wouldnât go in a zigzagging pattern but still went straight on, even though thatâs how many ships managed to avoid getting torpedoed. Schwieger gave the order to attack, and the torpedo rammed the right side of the âLusitaniaâ. Time has passed. The equipment was damaged, the boiler rooms were flooded.  The ship sank after 18 minutes, 1,197 people dead. Due to the loss of control, only 6 out of 48 boats got into the water safely.
There are many mysteries left in the tragedy âLusitaniaâ, many theories explain strange actions of the captain, but perhaps he merely took a few wrong decisions, wasting time or choosing the wrong moment? At least, Pink suggests so. This tragedy, among other things, shows us how little we know about time and how we have to be able to use it properly.
Meanwhile, Pink believes that time is a science in itself. Before coming to this conclusion, he and two like-minded people for two years were analyzing the research in various scientific fields, to study the hidden properties of time. They were investigating why the beginning is so crucial for any business; how to start all over again, if the start wasnât auspicious; how to correctly synchronize time, interacting with other people; and, among other things, how our private and public lives can be rebuilt using the science of time.
Summary and 11 Ideas of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
Idea â1. The best time to complete a task depends on the nature of the task.
Idea â2. Each person has a chronotype, which depends on many factors.
Idea â3. Determine your perfect rhythm using the three-step method, work according to it.
Idea â4. To reduce the negative impact of the recession periods, arrange the shortest rest breaks possible during the uplift.
Idea â5. Time guidelines help us create turning points.
Idea â6. Any endeavor depends on its beginning.
Idea â7. Avoid the wrong and untimely start.
Idea â8. With the help of specific techniques, you can mitigate the unsuccessful start.
Idea â9. The recession period may be turned into a jumping-off point for the future.
Idea â10. The end of the endeavor is no less important than its beginning.
Idea â11. The synchronization and coordination with other people is a great way to increase your well-being at the physical and mental level.
Review When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing
This book is fascinating and useful; it helps to determine the significant moments in life and use them correctly.
Pink doesnât appreciate the idea that our whole life lies in the present, âhere and nowâ, and there are no such things as past or future. Time, in his opinion, is a single entity; a synthesis of the present, the past and the future. Through understanding, the value of time and its properties helps us understand who we are and why we live.
Pros and cons:
Original ideas; the simple exposition; exciting examples and useful practical pieces of advice.
The recurring repetition of ideas.
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