The Importance of Long Periods of Thinking and Proper Training in the Intellectual Life

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In this chapter, they discuss the significance of deep thinking and problem-solving, emphasizing the value of obtaining a PhD and proper training in a field. They also highlight the importance of writing for major publications to test ideas before writing a book. The chapter critiques the focus on writing rather than thinking in academia.

The mega-bestselling writer Arthur Brooks is one of the rare individuals to have both lived a carefully cultivated deep life and written a book on the topic (co-authored with Oprah!). In today’s episode, Cal interviews Brooks, going deep into the details of his unusual and inspiring career and extracting proven rules from his experience.

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INTERVIEW: Mega-bestselling writer Arthur Brooks [6:39]

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