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#800 - 15 Lessons From 800 Episodes

Modern Wisdom

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Embrace Progress Over Perfection

The key insight is that instead of constantly feeling the need to stay on top of everything to justify one's existence, it is crucial to focus on making progress each day by keeping a done list. By gradually filling the list with accomplishments, one can shift their perspective from paying off a productivity debt to recognizing each day as a chance to achieve small but meaningful tasks, even if they seem basic. Lowering the bar for what counts as an accomplishment can help in overcoming psychological rut and feeling a sense of achievement, regardless of how minor the task may seem.

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