5 Questions: Mental Toughness, Quitting a Job, and Trying to Disconnect (Ep. 270)

In this 5 questions episode, we talk about when to quit a job, how to develop mental resilience, how to disconnect from constant computer use, and more.
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Things mentioned in this episode:

Thomas’ Productivity course on Skillshare
The Ultimate Guide To Building A Personal Website
Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead
Habitica (iOS | Android)
Productivity Lessons from Video Game Design (Ep. 265)
Meetup (iOS | Android)

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Timestamps:

0:03:07 - Starting a personal website
0:08:33 - Developing mental toughness
0:22:08 - Sponsor: Skillshare (Learning new skills)
0:24:15 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
0:26:40 - Disconnecting from the virtual world
0:34:43 - Knowing when to quit a job
0:43:07 - Preparing for an oral exam
0:47:36 - Conclusion

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