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Ep. 233: Escaping Your Tyrannical Inbox

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Pursuing Solitude: The Writing Habits of Alex Haley

This chapter explores the writing habits of Alex Haley, emphasizing his choice of working in solitude aboard cargo freight liners. The discussion highlights the lengths writers will go to for deep focus and the strategies for overcoming distractions in creative pursuits.

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