excellence, actually 098 - Farewell, 2024: The Year's Best Tools, Lessons, Performances, & Books
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Dec 26, 2024 The hosts reflect on a challenging year, mixing heartfelt stories with optimism for the future. They discuss essential tools for personal growth, highlighting the importance of consistency and focus. Standout performances are celebrated, from Steph Curry's Olympic success to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour. The impact of algorithms on creativity is explored, questioning the balance between authenticity and market demands. Finally, themes of impermanence and self-acceptance are embraced, emphasizing mindfulness and the beauty of life's ups and downs.
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Prioritizing for Consistency
- Prioritize the most important areas of your life.
- Consistently show up for them, even if it means letting other things slide.
Slow Productivity's Impact
- Cal Newport's Slow Productivity impacted Brad Stulberg's approach to consistency.
- The book's less prescriptive nature allowed the ideas to seep in subconsciously.
Problems as Opportunities
- Problems and frustrations are opportunities for growth and self-expansion.
- Embrace challenges to practice mindfulness and resilience, similar to physical exercise.
