Ep. 109: How Much Should I Read?
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BOOK REPORT: The Square and the Tower [3:6]
DEEP WORK QUESTIONS
- What should I do if I like my job but dislike the industry? [11:41]
- How hard should I push back against a shallow company culture? [16:15]
- Is productivity only for people with certain personality types? [25:05]
- What is the best strategy for an aspiring academic? [27:30]
- Should I ask experts or learn on my own? [29:23]
- Can you tell me more about the CIA's mail…
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