Shit You Don't Learn in School

70. What Do You Want?!

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Sep 9, 2023
The hosts explore the importance of clarity in life and discuss the illusion of safety. They encourage listeners to break free from the default path, challenge assumptions, and crack the code of life. They emphasize the significance of understanding and reflecting on what you want in order to design a fulfilling existence.
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ADVICE

The Central Question

  • Clarify what you want in life to make better decisions.
  • This central question helps navigate choices like career, relationships, and lifestyle.
ANECDOTE

Paralyzed by Indecision

  • Cal Newport's friend, considering a job change, hadn't considered what they truly wanted.
  • This lack of clarity led to months of paralyzing indecision.
ADVICE

Think Without Constraints

  • Start defining what you want without considering constraints.
  • Brainstorm your ideal life and work, then layer on practicalities like finances or family needs.
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