April 21, 2024

Calculus of Effort: A 3-part Framework for Investing Energy Wisely

Calculus of Effort: A 3-part Framework for Investing Energy Wisely

Battle the flood of priorities with a tool to decide where to dedicate effort

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Battle the flood of priorities with a tool to decide where to dedicate effort

Our tasks in life have different requirements but it's not always obvious. Sometimes we need to:

  • Get it done
  • Aim for average
  • Excel with grandiosity


We'll learn the mistakes people make by applying effort in the wrong places and frustrating themselves. Selective bother will help you live a much happier and more complete life.


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Growth Mindset pod

Sam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.

Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.


Chapters:

00:00 The 90% Trap

01:51 Being "Done" vs Incomplete

02:21 The Struggle for Perfection

05:04 When Average is Enough

08:07 The Fisherman's Wisdom

10:16 Striving for the Extraordinary

12:51 Finding Your Balance

13:48 Send Off

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