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The Difficulty in Writing and Understanding Papers with David Goggins
24:24 - 29:25 (05:00)
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the challenges of writing and understanding academic papers and how it can feel like an insurmountable feat. David Goggins is also mentioned as a source of motivation and how being in a distracting environment like a Vegas hotel can hinder productivity.
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The challenge with starting a new task, such as reading a hard paper, is that it can be difficult to understand and motivation is key.
24:24 - 26:55 (02:30)
Summary
The challenge with starting a new task, such as reading a hard paper, is that it can be difficult to understand and motivation is key. Setting a specific time to work on a task can reduce the debate of when to take breaks.
ChapterThe Difficulty in Writing and Understanding Papers with David Goggins
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this episode, the speaker discusses the different types of deadlines, including those with papers and publications, and the pressure that people can put on you.
26:55 - 29:25 (02:30)
Summary
In this episode, the speaker discusses the different types of deadlines, including those with papers and publications, and the pressure that people can put on you. David Goggins joins the discussion to share his thoughts on motivation and the importance of pushing yourself beyond your limits.