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Ep. 322: The Discipline Ladder

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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The Discipline Ladder

This chapter explores the crucial role of discipline in achieving a fulfilling life in a distracting world. It introduces the 'discipline ladder' concept, which encourages individuals to start with simpler tasks and gradually tackle more challenging ones, enhancing their discipline through practice. The discussion emphasizes that discipline is a developable skill rather than a fixed trait, using examples from physical fitness to highlight the importance of incremental growth.

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