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Ep. 272: The Essential Tools (w/ David Epstein)

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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The Best Approach for Implementing New Tools or Systems

Start with the simplest possible implementation and let your frustrations with the current implementation drive you to a new one. Avoid working backwards from the most fully-featured implementation to prevent falling into the vortex of fiddly. Let particular frustrations drive you to new tools because those tools specifically solve those problems. This approach increases the likelihood of having a workable system and reduces the chance of falling into the fiddling vortex. Embrace a Darwinian approach by identifying what's working and what needs to change in the current system.

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