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Cal Newport, Jocko Willink, Tim Ferriss, and Robert Greene on Life During a Pandemic

Dec 23, 2020
Join Cal Newport, a productivity guru, Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL known for his discipline, Tim Ferriss, a self-improvement titan, and Robert Greene, an expert on power dynamics, as they tackle life during a pandemic. They dive into the importance of independent thought and emotional resilience. The conversation flows through daily routines, fears, and the balance between creativity and recovery. They encourage listeners to reclaim personal agency and transform challenges into meaningful growth, all through the lens of Stoic philosophy.
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  • The importance of focus and systems for accomplishing meaningful work.
  • The value of making deliberate choices and prioritizing certain areas of life.

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The podcast episode features interviews with Cal Newport, Jacko Willink, Tim Ferriss, and Robert Green. These interviews discuss topics such as deep work, productivity, and facing fear. Cal Newport shares insights about the importance of focus and great systems for accomplishing meaningful work. Jacko Willink talks about his perfect day and the balance between work and personal life. Tim Ferriss discusses how to handle fear and anxiety, and Robert Green explores the idea of not being easily offended and facing uncomfortable truths.

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