The book 'Do Hard Things' challenges the traditional view of toughness and discusses the importance of nurturing progress alongside high expectations. It explores the negative impacts of relying on extrinsic motivation and emphasizes the need for balance. Additionally, it explores strategies for managing discomfort and highlights the importance of both disassociation and focus.
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Tough guy machismo is the opposite of toughFiltering is not trainingExpectations pair with nurtureOnly intrinsic motivation lastsEmbrace discomfortDid you enjoy this article?Learned something new? Read more Software Engineering Lessons from ProductionSort: