Cal Newport: Want to Be More Productive? Do LESS (#399)

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What if I told you that you could be more productive… by doing
less? Sounds crazy, but as per today’s extraordinary guest, it’s
true! Meet Cal Newport, associate professor of computer science at
Georgetown University and bestselling author of Deep Work, Digital
Minimalism, and other books that offer a refreshing departure from
the hustle culture that pervades modern society. Instead of
advocating for endless multitasking and shallow engagement, Newport
champions the art of deep work – the ability to focus intensely on
cognitively demanding tasks, producing results that are not only
profound but also deeply satisfying.  Today, he presents his
newest book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment
Without Burnout.  Join us as we explore the potential beyond
the constant hustle and bustle of modern life and discover what you
can accomplish by doing not more but fewer things! Key Takeaways:
00:00:00 Intro 00:04:50 Judging a book by its cover 00:07:48 The
meandering path of productivity  00:13:54 The importance of
time blocking 00:17:47 Working on fewer things  00:26:48
Controlling time and scheduling 00:31:02 Quality over
quantity  00:45:31 Cal’s thoughts on writing books 
00:53:37 Galileo’s scientific legacy and engaging with new ideas
01:12:44 What’s your five-year plan?  01:22:06 The potentials
and dangers of AI  01:33:45 The value of technology in
education  01:54:14 Outro — Additional resources: Get one
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