#764 - Cal Newport - The Delicate Art Of Mastering Work-Life Balance
Modern Wisdom
Quality Obsession Leads to Control and Slowness
Having a relentless focus on quality helps in naturalizing slowness and gaining control and autonomy. Care about quality grows antibodies to busyness and administrative overhead. Obsessing over quality allows for more leverage, enabling one to delegate tasks, prioritize and operate efficiently. Greatness is not accidental but requires meticulous attention to detail and evidence of what truly matters in a field. Understanding the specific path to success in a field is crucial as most paths do not lead to the top, emphasizing the importance of a focused and well-defined approach to achieving desired outcomes.
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