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Feb 2023
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Cal Newport: Lifestyle Design, Slow Prod...

Ali Abdaal
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If you were to imagine the lifestyle you want and reverse engineer your career from that start point, what would your life look like? How much control do you have over your schedule? What’s your work life balance? What are you known for? This week I sat down for a conversation with one of the most highly requested guests yet, Cal Newport. Cal is a computer s ... Show More
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