Ep. 199: Quieting an Ambitious Brain
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Update on Cal’s book writing [ 2:03]
WORK QUESTIONS
- How do I get my family and friends to take my profession seriously? [14:11]
- How should we adjust our work for the arrival of our first baby? [21:33]
- Do maximum deep work durations depend on the type of work? [28:10]
- How do I overcome the sense of being overwhelmed by all of my goals? [31:21]
TECHNOLOGY QUESTION
- What are…
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