YouTube Superstar Ali Abdaal on Productivity and Essentialism
The Daily Stoic
Intrinsic Value of Writing and Doing Hard Things for Good
The speaker sees writing as a pursuit aligned with their personal values and something their higher self desires, regardless of the outcome. They compare writing to activities like going for a run or going to the gym, as it is perceived as beneficial. Moreover, they express the desire to prioritize writing over fleeting pleasures, as doing something hard for good endures, while shameful actions for pleasure result in enduring shame.
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