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The importance of deciding what to suck at in order to focus on your priorities
Give yourself permission to decide in advance what you will not prioritize when committing to a small number of focused projects. Celebrate your accomplishments when completing a challenging task that you didn't think you could do.
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In order to have a successful period of focused work on a small number of projects, it's important to decide in advance what you're willing to let go of or not excel at.
54:12 - 56:12 (01:59)
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In order to have a successful period of focused work on a small number of projects, it's important to decide in advance what you're willing to let go of or not excel at. This means being okay with not being able to do everything and accepting the inevitable trade-offs that come with focused work.
ChapterThe importance of deciding what to suck at in order to focus on your priorities
Episode#565 - 16 Lessons From 2022 - Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson & Jocko Willink
PodcastModern Wisdom
Building an undeniable stack of proof that shows who you really are can help overcome self-doubt and increase confidence.
56:12 - 58:21 (02:09)
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Building an undeniable stack of proof that shows who you really are can help overcome self-doubt and increase confidence. It's more effective than simply shouting affirmations in the mirror every day.
ChapterThe importance of deciding what to suck at in order to focus on your priorities
Episode#565 - 16 Lessons From 2022 - Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson & Jocko Willink
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker suggests taking time to sink into the feeling of completing a challenging task successfully to overcome imposter syndrome and the addiction to feeling like an imposter.
58:21 - 1:04:41 (06:20)
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The speaker suggests taking time to sink into the feeling of completing a challenging task successfully to overcome imposter syndrome and the addiction to feeling like an imposter. They encourage assessing the presumption one had about their capabilities and matching it to their experience to disprove the lack of confidence.
ChapterThe importance of deciding what to suck at in order to focus on your priorities
Episode#565 - 16 Lessons From 2022 - Joe Rogan, Jordan Peterson & Jocko Willink
PodcastModern Wisdom
By building a shrine to your successes and accomplishments you can combat the negativity caused by low self-esteem and reflect positively on your achievements.
1:04:41 - 1:07:36 (02:54)
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By building a shrine to your successes and accomplishments you can combat the negativity caused by low self-esteem and reflect positively on your achievements.