Concentration is a skill that needs to be trained, rather than a habit that needs to be maintained. Passive activities that aid in concentration involve becoming more comfortable with boredom and reducing exposure to digital distractions. Almost any hobby can serve as passive training by requiring full attention without the use of screens. Active training involves practicing maintaining focus on difficult tasks, such as deliberate practice in sports or solving puzzles in chess. By developing comfort with boredom and practicing concentration, individuals can improve their ability to focus on cognitive demanding tasks in their professional lives.
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CAL REACTS: Brandon Sanderson’s Underground Lair [2:49]
- Was it a mistake to drop out of college? [21:49]
- What tools should I use to manage my processes? [28:47]
- CALL: Help with slow productivity [32:12]
- What hobbies will improve my concentration? [37:34]
CASE STUDY: Building a Deep Life on House Hacking (plus: thoughts on FIRE) [43:22]
- Is Cal using Zettelkasten? [58:06]
- How I schedule work with an unpredictable medical issue? [1:01:38]
Books Cal Read in September, 2022 [1:15:07]
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