Jacob: Even if you have the right internal conception of yourself, it is still the case that if the particular habits or systems you've put in place aren't sustainable. Jacob: You're going to accumulate over time this friction and grinding of the systems not quite right. The simplest possible thing that actually helps you get your work done sometimes is the right thing to do. Get rid of unnecessary things.
In Cal’s new “deep life stack” the first layer toward finding more meaning is to develop discipline. Why does this come first? In this episode, Cal dives deeper into the importance of starting with discipline.
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Today’s Deep Question: Why does cultivating the deep life start with discipline? [4:33]
- How do I stop falling off the productivity wagon? [26:38]
- How do I cultivate more consistent discipline? [32:35]
- How do I convince myself to follow through on demanding projects? [41:22]
- What’s the problem with studying for 10 hours a day? [54:37]
Something Interesting: Harrison Ford’s Slow Productivity [1:07:35]
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