Embracing Deep Work
Cal discusses the challenges of maintaining focus amidst a busy schedule, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing deep work even when it leads to pushback from others. He contrasts the difficulty of writing with the immersive experience of solving proofs, highlighting how getting into a flow state can make it hard to step away. The conversation also touches on the struggle of overcoming procrastination, especially when starting new projects from scratch.In this clip
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Cal Newport: Deep Work, Focus, Productivity, Email, and Social Media | Lex Fridman Podcast #166
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