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Ep. 315: The Surprising Myth of Doing Less

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Discipline Follows Trustworthy Goals

Even the most self-disciplined individuals can struggle with maintaining discipline if their challenges and goals lack clarity and credibility. It is essential to set realistic and meaningful objectives that resonate with one's mindset. If a goal feels unattainable or unworthy of pursuit, discipline will falter, not due to a lack of willpower, but because of flawed planning. Therefore, to foster sustained discipline, one must ensure that their goals are credible and trustworthy in the eyes of their mind.

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