Pushing past what is comfortable, however is only one part of the deliberate-practice story; the other part is embracing honest feedback — even if it… - Cal Newport

"In the early days of adopting a conversation-centric mindset, you might miss the security blanket of what Stephen Colbert astutely labeled "little sips of online connection," & the sudden loss of weak ties to the fringes of your social network might induce moments of loneliness. But as you trade more of this time for conversation, the richness of these analog interactions will far outweigh what you're leaving behind."

Doing things we know how to do well is enjoyable, and that’s exactly the opposite of what deliberate practice demands….

The sugar high of convenience is fleeting and the sting of missing out dulls rapidly, but the meaningful glow that comes from taking charge of what claims your time and attention is something that persists.