Becoming Better

Life is short. Be careful you don't waste so much time on "shallow fun" that you don't have time for "deep fun."

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Deep Fun vs. Shallow Fun Table of Contents hide Deep Fun? Depth of Engagement True Social Connection Production Value Deep Fun is Good For You The Good Life Long-time readers (or fans of Cal Newport) will recall that there are two kinds of work: deep work and shallow work. Deep work is difficult and important; it requires y...

Perhaps the only thing harder than receiving criticism without becoming defensive is giving criticism without triggering defensiveness.

How to Criticize Without Triggering Defensiveness Table of Contents hide Get Permission Pause and Choose Carefully Preamble Own What You Can Ask What You Can Do Differently Compliment Before You Criticize Praise Character, Criticize Actions Focus on a Positive Alternative Request, Don’t Demand Recalibrate It’s Hard Healing Our Divided Nation Pe...