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Ep. 262: Creativity Hacking
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Eliminating Sources of Over Stimulation for Clearer Thinking
To think and produce original thoughts at a high level, eliminate sources of over stimulation. Quit social media or limit it to a professional computer-only use. Don't make it a source of entertainment. Treat it like a scheduled task or hire someone to handle it for you. Don't scroll online news. Applying a clear and abstention approach, as with other addictions, is effective for reducing over stimulation.
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