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Robert Greene

10/09/22

@ Lewis Howes

You need challenges in life to improve. Choose projects that are slightly above your current skill level to feel excited and engaged.

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"These LAWS OF POWER Will Change Your Future!" | Robert Greene

@ Lewis Howes

"These LAWS OF POWER Will Change Your Future!" | Robert Greene

10/09/22

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Steven Kotler

06/20/25

@ Big Think

The challenge of a task should exceed your skillset by about 4% to 5% to find the sweet spot for flow.

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Amit Jain

05/16/25

@ EO

When you dive deep into a problem, you should feel more excited as challenges arise, rather than bored; that's a sign of true passion.

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David Goggins

01/01/19

@ Rich Roll

You must avoid complacency and continuously challenge yourself to grow, regardless of your past achievements.

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Chungin (Roy) Lee

05/18/25

@ EO

Taking bigger risks is essential for success. By pushing yourself into challenging situations, you will discover your true capabilities and find life becomes more interesting.

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Amit Jain

05/16/25

@ EO

Finding a problem that excites you is essential; it's not just about interest but about the depth of engagement that keeps you motivated.

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Steven Kotler

06/20/25

@ Big Think

Challenge-skills balance is the golden rule of flow; it occurs when the challenge of a task slightly exceeds our skillset, creating a sweet spot between boredom and anxiety.

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Paul Graham

03/19/17

@ Y Combinator

If you find working on boring tasks intolerable, it may indicate that you have a taste for genuinely interesting problems.

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Simon Sinek

05/26/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Learning a real skill involves doing something difficult, like building or creating, which fosters confidence and experience.

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Jordan Peterson

11/23/23

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The first step to overcoming challenges is to make the tasks small enough that you can accomplish them, no matter how trivial they may seem.