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Ep. 39: DAVID EPSTEIN on Skills, Practice, and the Subtle Art of Cultivating a Meaningful Career

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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How to Sharpen a Skill

It's important to sharpen skills in your twenties without the need to commit to a single skill for the rest of your career./nSharpening a skill requires focus, deliberate practice, and discipline./nAlways be open to learning and exploring new topics that may be useful or interesting./nTaking advantage of the early part of the learning curve in multiple areas can lead to unique opportunities./nThe Dark Horse Project highlights the importance of short-term improvement and adapting to new opportunities.

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