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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 258: Godel’s Deep Life Stack
Jul 24, 2023
Explore how history's great thinkers, like Kurt Gödel, managed their time for productivity and fulfillment. Delve into the importance of structured planning and personal project motivation. Discover tips for mastering evening routines to boost your next day's productivity while juggling work-life balance. Gain inspiration from unconventional fitness practices and the philosophy of intentional living. Finally, navigate the deep life stack to identify what truly matters in life.
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- Choose smaller, tractable projects with immediate benefits to make progress towards larger goals.
- Pre-schedule dedicated time for projects and develop discipline to consistently make progress.
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Choosing Smaller Projects and Stacking Them
To address the issue of jumping from one thing to another without making progress, start by choosing smaller, more tractable projects that can be completed in a shorter amount of time. Focus on projects with tangible and immediate benefits. Stack these smaller projects on top of each other to gradually make progress towards your bigger goals.
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