By Cal Newport — 2021
Our tendency to work too much is neither arbitrary nor sinister: it’s a side effect of the haphazard nature in which we allow our efforts to unfold.
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The ongoing dialogue I have with my own perspective and emotions is the biggest job I’ve ever undertaken. Exploring this internal give-and-take forces me to grow in surprising ways.
In a work world dominated by automation, digitalization, and increasing incivility, the need for one group of workers, those whom I call “sensitive strivers,” has never been greater.
The aspects that make them most creative may also be their biggest risk.
Tips and tricks I use daily.
In Redesign Your Mind I describe personality as being made up of three constituent parts: original personality, formed personality, and available personality.
Frustration is the feeling of being blocked from a goal. Although it sounds like a destructive emotion, it can actually be a source of creative fuel.
Want to gain access to deeper, more creative thinking and keep your ideas organized at the same time? It’s not impossible.
There are times when quantity matters more than quality.
SEALs go against most default approaches to leadership, training and execution to excel under adversity.
To stay on top, you must reframe your company’s struggle and articulate your vision.