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Ep. 230: How Well Are You Living?

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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The Problem With Focused Self Improvement

A lot of overachievers make New Year's resolutions to improve their lives. The problem with focused self improvement is that it ignores the complex ways in which different aspects of your life interact with each other, says David Frum. He recommends instead writing down a disparate collection of things you want to improve rather than an improved record and lifestyle.

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