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Ep. 176: CALLS: Taming Information Overload

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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The Importance of Little Bets and Feedback in Writing a Book

Author Cal Newport talks about his strategy of making little bets to refine his ideas before committing to a big project like writing a book or starting a business. He emphasizes getting unbiased feedback from audiences, avoiding jumping into commitments, and the importance of working through concepts over a long period of time. Newport uses his own approach as an example, citing his experience with writing his recent book and testing out ideas for a potential future book on slow productivity.

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