Ep. 309: Deep Habits
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Embrace Hardship to Cultivate Discipline
Engaging with challenging activities builds discipline and fosters a deeper life. Focus on one significant commitment, such as abstaining from alcohol for several months or dedicating just 15 minutes daily to exercise. Challenge yourself with intellectual pursuits like reading important literature or crafting projects that require skill. Prioritize these endeavors above non-essential obligations, scheduling dedicated time for them. Cultivating the habit of consistently doing hard things strengthens your identity as a disciplined individual and provides the foundation for achieving further goals amidst a distracting environment. Implement practical strategies for work-life balance and personal growth, such as using meeting blocks, setting work quotas, and maintaining focused notebooks.
