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Exploring Deep Habits (Home Edition)

Have a more meaningful life outside of work, both for yourself and for others. Start now.

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Alberto Gonzalez
Aug 13, 2024
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Hello there!

How do we cultivate a deep life in a world that's constantly vying for our attention? This is a question that's been on my mind a lot lately, and I'm excited to share my thoughts with you in this edition.

As I experiment with my habits and fine-tune my routines, I'm eager to share the valuable insights I've gained. I hope that the advice I offer will resonate with you and prove to be a worthwhile addition to your life.

In this edition, I'll be discussing some practical suggestions for making your life outside of work more meaningful. These are not just theoretical concepts, but four habits that I've found to be incredibly useful, especially after listening to Cal Newport’s podcast.

Here’s what we will cover:

  • 📒 Using single-purpose notebooks — a tool to set up the appropriate context for our brains when doing deep work.

  • 🧠 Taking daily thinking walks — a daily space to wrap your thoughts around specific topics of interest.

  • 📵 Not posting on social media — a way to realize that y…

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