Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement

2791: If You’re Busy, You’re Doing Something Wrong: The Surprisingly Relaxed Lives of Elite Achievers by Cal Newport

Jun 9, 2023
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INSIGHT

Elite Practice Focus Beats Hours

  • Elite violin players don’t spend more total time practicing than average players, but focus on deliberate practice sessions.
  • They consolidate work into two daily intense periods and enjoy more sleep and leisure, feeling more relaxed and motivated.
ADVICE

Do Less, Focus Fully

  • Avoid chronic busyness and stress; they indicate inefficient working styles.
  • Do less but engage with full focus, then disconnect and enjoy your leisure time.
ANECDOTE

Teacher Forces Effective Practice

  • Justin Mollick shared how his drum practice with a teacher forced growth despite frustration.
  • Without guidance, he repeated familiar patterns and improved less, highlighting value of deliberate challenge.
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