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    #208: Moving the Needle Revisited

    July 16th, 2024 · 63 minutes

    David & Mike revisit the topic of moving the needle to discuss what's working and what's changed.

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    Focused #74: Moving the Needle
    Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday
    Good Work podcast with Barrett Brooks & Nathan Barry
    Timing
    How to Do Cal Newport Style Multi-Scale Planning in Obsidian | YouTube
    Journaling in Obsidian Using Daily Questions | YouTube
    Deep Work by Cal Newport
    Simple Marketing For Smart People by Billy Boras and Tiago Forte
    Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew Crawford
    The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew Crawford
    Mike's Reading Masterclass
    The Fellowship Of The Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien