Ep. 177: Is Ambition Worth It?
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DEEP DIVE: Is Ambition Worth It? [2:45]
DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:
- Should you ditch your to-do list with slow productivity mindset? [27:20]
- What should I do while waiting for code to compile? [33:20]
- What do you do when you get tired? [36:26]
- How do I succeed as a postdoc? [39:17]
- What do you eat to support Deep Work? [42:04]
- What is your updated advice about “temporary plans”? [49:53]…
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