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Ep. 268: Stoicism and the Deep Life

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Lessons from Diognetus: Working on What Matters

In book one of Meditations, Aurelius reflects on the lessons he learned from his tutor as a teenager. He emphasizes the importance of not wasting time on trivial matters, avoiding distractions, and focusing on what truly matters in life. This idea resonates with the concept of lifestyle-centric career planning, where one identifies what inspires them and uses it as a guide for their future endeavors.

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