Deep Questions with Cal Newport Ep. 230: How Well Are You Living?
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Jan 9, 2023 Dive into thoughts on how well you're living while exploring ways to track deep life habits and enhance social skills. Discover the intriguing inspiration behind Guillermo Del Toro's creative space, and learn how Charles Dickens used night walks to spark ideas for A Christmas Carol. Reflect on the importance of community, accountability in wellness, and crafting a meaningful life through personal development. Plus, find out whether a Deep Life tattoo is a worthwhile idea!
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Holistic Self-Improvement
- Focus on upgrading your entire life for New Year's resolutions, not just isolated aspects.
- Consider the whole picture of your life and how different areas interact and influence each other.
Overachiever Self-Improvement Paradox
- Overachievers often struggle with self-improvement because succeeding in one area can negatively impact others.
- For example, intensive training might improve fitness but harm family time or rest.
Instagram Fitness Illusion
- Cal Newport's family watched a Netflix movie, 'Finding 'Ohana', featuring an Instagram fitness model.
- The actor's physique, seen in isolation on social media, can create unrealistic expectations about fitness.
