How Do I Finish Meaningful Projects? Monday Advice

Deep Questions with Cal Newport by Cal Newport

Aug 10, 202664:53Technology

Only 8% of people finish their yearly goals. At the same time, the percentage of people feeling a sense of meaning of purpose in their life is falling. These two numbers are connected: the more we struggle to accomplish...

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