#63: New York Times bestselling author and professor, Cal Newport, joins Chris to discuss building and living what he calls a “deep life.” We also delve into strategies that increase efficiency and quality of output, why constant email and messages are making you less productive (and what to do about it) and how to implement “high-quality leisure” into your ... Show More
Nov 19
2025 Holiday Gift Guide and Top Ways to Save This Season
#255: Here are 100+ holiday gift ideas across tech, kitchen, home, clothing, fitness, kids, and games. I’ll also share tools and tactics to help you find deals and spend less this holiday season.
For all the products, links, deals and more, check out the full 2025 Gift Guide h ... Show More
1h 24m
Nov 5
10 Lessons That Challenged My Thinking on Money and Life
#253: My top 10 takeaways from a retreat for high-net-worth investors, which will cover investing, managing risk, investing in your health, building meaningful relationships, parenting with purpose, and defining success in a way that goes far beyond money. Tad Fallows is the co-f ... Show More
59m 23s
Jul 2024
Break Free from Burnout: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less with Cal Newport #466
In today's fast-paced world, the pursuit of productivity often leads to overwhelm. In fact, one report suggests that 88% of UK workers have experienced some degree of burnout over the past two years. But what if there’s a better way to work and live?
This week, I’m delighted to ... Show More
1h 49m
Mar 2024
Seasonality and Understanding Pseudo-Productivity | Cal Newport PT 2
<p>Ryan continues his conversation with computer science professor and bestselling author, Cal Newport. They discuss how to be indispensable in your personal and professional life, the myth of busyness, Cal’s latest book <a href="https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/slow-prod ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 2021
400: Digital Minimalism, Doing Deep Work & Quitting Social Media | Cal Newport
Have you ever lost an entire evening to your social media feed? Or spent your weekend compulsively checking your email, instead of paying attention to your loved ones? Or maybe you feel like you’re always in a state of semi-distraction? If you relate, you *need* to listen to this ... Show More
1h 21m
Mar 2024
Down With Pseudo-Productivity: Why We Need to Transform the Way We Work
<p>The last several years have seen the rise of a sort of anti-productivity movement. Knowledge workers who feel burned out and that work is pointless, meaningless, and grinding, have been talking more about opting out, “quiet quitting,” and doing nothing.</p><p>My guest would ar ... Show More
1 h