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Feb 2024
1h 43m

Ep. 286: Rethinking Self Help

CAL NEWPORT
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A key step in cultivating a deep life is reflecting on what matters to you and the best strategies for pursuing it. This, in turn, requires that you engage in the consumption of some manner of self help. It’s here that many people sell themselves short, limiting this intake to short videos and the occasional advice guide. In today’s episode, Cal talks about ... Show More
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