Beyond the To-Do List - Productivity for Work and Life Paul Jun on Self Mastery, Motivation and Understanding
Apr 29, 2014
Paul Jun, a writer and the creative mind behind Motivated Mastery, shares insights on self-education and personal growth. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity and intrinsic motivation as keys to effective learning. Paul discusses how passion can ignite writing habits, stemming from his beginnings with a video game blog. He also highlights the balance between consumption and creation, advocating for phone-free walks to enhance creativity. Additionally, he introduces his Evernote system for note-taking, fostering deeper connections between ideas.
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Connecting Dots Creates Understanding
- Connecting separate facts reveals deeper understanding and reduces frustration.
- Paul says connecting dots creates that "aha" moment that clarifies complex topics.
Video Game Blog Sparked A Writing Habit
- Paul describes failing in community college and starting a video game blog as a lifeline.
- That blog led to published pieces (IGN) and ignited his writing habit and curiosity.
Start With What You Love And Ship
- Do start with a passion topic and write regularly to build skill and momentum.
- Paul recommends daily writing habit even if word count varies to keep shipping work.
