In this essay, Paul talks about:

(00:00): Intro

(00:35): Unleashing Your Great Work: Finding Your Passion, Pursuing Curiosity, and Making Discoveries

(04:23): Navigating the Complex Task of Figuring Out What to Work On

(08:19): "The Power of Staying Upwind: Embracing Boldness and Excitement in Pursuit of Great Work"

(09:20): "The Art of Working: Navigating Challenges and Finding Motivation"

(11:51): "The Danger of Per-Project Procrastination: How It Can Derail Your Ambitions"

(12:44): "The Power of Consistency: Unleashing Exponential Growth"

(14:43): "The Power of Undirected Thinking: Unlocking Creative Problem Solving"

(15:31): "Ambition and the Quest for Greatness: Why Striving to Be the Best Matters"

(16:48): Unleashing Your Distinctive Style: Embrace Authenticity and Let Your Work Shine

(17:35): "The Power of Earnestness: Embracing Intellectual Honesty and Informality for Great Work"

(20:17): "Consistency, Confidence, and Elegance: Keys to Great Work"

(22:53): "Unleashing the Power of Original Thinking"

(25:43): Uncovering the Obvious: The Paradox of Discovering New Ideas

(29:25): "Unveiling the Overlooked: Exploring New Ideas by Challenging Cherished Principles"

(30:36): The Importance of Choosing the Right Problems

(32:55): "The Power of Questions: Unearthing Novel Insights"

(35:05): "Starting Small: The Power of Evolution in Creative Endeavors"

(38:01): "Embracing Risk: Unlocking the Power of Uncertainty for Maximum Rewards"

(38:45): "Embracing the Advantages of Youth and Age: Harnessing Energy, Time, Knowledge, and Curiosity"

(40:49): "The Pitfalls of Inexperience and the Truth About Learning in Schools"

(43:04): "Breaking Free: The Power of Self-Driven Success"

(43:33): "Copy with Care: The Power of Emulating in Learning and Creativity"

(46:22): "Visiting the Experts: Boosting Ambition and Self-Confidence in Your Field"

(47:20): "The Importance of Quality Colleagues: How They Impact Your Work and Personal Growth"

(48:48): Nurturing Morale: The Key to Ambitious Projects

(50:50): "Fostering Morale: The Importance of Audience, Relationships, and Self-care in Achieving Greatness"

(52:46): "Finding Your True North: The Power of Curiosity in Choosing Your Path"

(53:36): "The Power of Curiosity: Unlocking the Secrets to Doing Great Work"

(54:12): Outro

How to Do Great Work

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