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Cal Newport: The Secrets of Slow Productivity

Deep Dive with Ali Abdaal

CHAPTER

Embracing Writing as a Craft and Art Form

The author shares their journey of transitioning to writing as a fulfilling activity after initially being reluctant, starting in university due to health reasons. They discuss slow productivity, drawing from historical figures like Galileo and Mary Curie to identify key principles that can be adapted to modern knowledge work. The chapter also delves into dispelling myths around Jane Austen's writing process and emphasizes the importance of creating space for meaningful work to achieve greatness.

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