In this episode, Cal Newport shares advice from a 2020 video by fantasy novelist Brandon Sanderson on how to approach difficult tasks. Sanderson argues against the simplistic "follow your dreams" mantra, advocating instead for the intrinsic value of doing hard things. Newport outlines Sanderson's three tips: setting better, controllable goals (using the concept of lead vs. lag indicators), understanding how you personally work best to motivate yourself (incorporating scheduling, philosophy, and rituals), and breaking down large goals into manageable pieces. Newport emphasizes the importance of seeking detailed, practical guidance from experts by asking for their stories rather than general advice to understand the reality of achieving ambitious goals.
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