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Ep. 291: Do Better, Do Less
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Difference Between Serious and Amateur Runners
Serious runners focus on challenging workouts like long runs and intense intervals to improve their performance, despite it not being enjoyable. In contrast, amateur runners prefer easier workouts like short runs with music, avoiding the discomfort of harder training. This distinction extends to knowledge work as well, where professionals prioritize important but difficult tasks over comfortable, easy ones. To excel, one must derive pleasure from tackling challenging tasks that others avoid, turning discomfort into fulfillment and showing perseverance where others quit.
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