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Episode 1637:

Diligence alone doesn’t lead to success, it’s about applying effort in the right direction. Cal Newport explains why understanding the broader landscape of your field before committing to a singular path is crucial for achieving remarkable results. By strategically directing your hard work, you maximize the chances of meaningful progress rather than getting stuck on a suboptimal trajectory.

Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2012/02/05/learn-the-landscape-before-putting-on-blinders-how-to-direct-diligence-toward-remarkable-results/

Quotes to ponder:

"Put another way, diligence is only valuable if intelligently directed."

"If you want to maximize the return on your efforts, you should first seek to understand the full landscape of possibilities available."

"Without this preliminary exploration, you risk committing to an inferior trajectory, diminishing the value of your diligence."

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