Hardcore Literature

Ep 17 - The Screwtape Letters (C. S. Lewis)

Nov 24, 2020
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INSIGHT

Good vs. Bad

  • Understanding vice is crucial for true virtue, much like darkness defines light.
  • C.S. Lewis's The Screwtape Letters illuminates this through a devil's advice.
ADVICE

Act, Don't Just Think

  • Thinking about doing something is not the same as actually doing it.
  • Focus on action and forming habits, as emphasized by Aristotle: "virtue then is a habit."
ANECDOTE

Run First, Research Later

  • Benjamin McEvoy started marathon training by running first, and researching later.
  • He prioritized action over excessive planning, solidifying the habit before diving into details.
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