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Ep. 290: Financing the Deep Life (w/ Noah Kagan)
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Distinguishing Real Courage from Fake Courage
Real courage lies in taking small, immediate actions such as asking for feedback on a newsletter subscription, where the risk of failure is imminent. In contrast, fake courage is demonstrated through grandiose gestures that are unlikely to result in immediate failure. Many individuals opt for the illusion of progress by avoiding potential rejection, such as refusing to engage with agents or publishers in the book writing process. By eliminating opportunities for real courage, individuals construct pathways devoid of genuine risk and growth.
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