Ep. 178: CALLS: On Doing Hard Things
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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Navigating Challenges and Literature
In this chapter, the speaker shares reflections on personal reading achievements and a recent family trip, transitioning into a discussion about the challenges of pursuing dreams amidst unrealistic social media portrayals. They highlight insights from fantasy novelist Brandon Sanderson regarding achieving difficult goals and emphasize the importance of setting practical objectives. Additionally, the speaker contrasts personal reading preferences, particularly between fantasy and science fiction, while appreciating the complexity of classic literary works.
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