DEEP QUESTIONS

Ep. 213: The Art Of Saying No

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DEEP DIVE:

– The art of “no” [7:06]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:

– CALL: Anxiety and timeblock planning [27:38]
– How do I choose a hobby to master? [37:01]
– Should I leave my job? [43:31]
– How do I break into a knowledge work? [49:00]
– How do I overcome career anxiety? [53:55]

CASE STUDY:

– 50 days of ocean dips [1:05:10]

– CALL: Thoughts on Monday.com [1:13:38]
– What’s the difference between a quarterly and strategic plan? [1:21:45]
– How do I figure out my values? [1:23:10]

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

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