Dive into the journey of escaping superficial distractions to embrace a deeper life. Discover how discipline lays the groundwork for meaningful change and personal growth. Gain insights on co-creating a fulfilling existence with your partner and the intriguing idea of genetic influences on depth. Explore how to master time for pleasure amidst chaos, all while discussing the exciting developments in augmented reality technology and how it’s taking center stage over AI. This conversation is a roadmap to intentional living!
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volunteer_activism ADVICE
Building a Deep Life While Busy
Establish a central repository for tracking commitments, like a folder or drawer.
Start with small, challenging tasks to build discipline and a sense of control.
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Co-creating a Deep Life with a Partner
Build a deep life together with your partner, not separately.
Shared values and a joint vision are crucial for a fulfilling, sustainable deep life.
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Organization as a Practiced Ability
Organized living is a practiced ability, not solely genetic.
Early exposure to organized environments accelerates the process, but practice makes it possible for anyone.
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In this book, Bill Burnett and Dave Evans apply the principles of design thinking to help readers design and build a life that is both meaningful and fulfilling. The authors, who are also educators at Stanford University, emphasize the importance of prototyping, experimentation, and iteration in life design. They provide practical exercises and tools to help readers navigate life's challenges and create a future that aligns with their values and aspirations. The book is based on their highly successful course at Stanford and has been widely praised for its empowering and practical approach to life design.
How do you leave a life of superficial distraction and cultivate something deeper? In today’s episode, Cal describes “The Deep Life Stack,” an approach to cultivating a deep life that starts with overhauling the person before making the big decisions.
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