Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 313: Structured Journaling

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Aug 12, 2024
Summer is a great time for personal change, but many struggle to define what they truly seek. Discover structured journaling as a tool to clarify your goals and reinforce your values. Explore unique perspectives on balancing ambition with personal happiness, including strategies for students and professionals. The discussion also delves into career capital theory, emphasizing the blend of creativity and structure. Plus, hear reflections on a provocative statement from director Jon M. Chu regarding hard work and creativity.
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ADVICE

Lifestyle-Centric Planning

  • Focus on lifestyle-centric planning instead of chasing singular grand goals.
  • Work backward from a master narrative describing your ideal life.
ADVICE

Structured Journaling

  • Regularly capture resonant experiences in a small notebook.
  • Distill these entries monthly into a list of values and properties for your ideal life.
ADVICE

Adaptable Narratives

  • Expect your ideal lifestyle vision to evolve as you grow and change.
  • Don't aim for a lifelong plan; focus on the next decade.
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