I'm no guru, but simplicity is key for me. Forget fancy apps...it's a notebook, Sharpie, and three essential ones on my phone. Brain FM is my distraction antidote, Superhuman keeps my inbox at zero, and my phone's stopwatch, paired with a Pomodoro timer, boosts focus. No power user tools here – just practical, repeatable systems. At the end of the day, ... Show More
Feb 2024
Ep. 287: Minimalist Notes
A deep life requires that you encounter and make sense of a large amount of incoming information, from narrow data relevant to a professional project, to broad insights into your purpose. How do you keep track of all of this? In this episode, Cal proposes a minimalist approach ai ... Show More
1h 23m
Sep 2025
S2/E28 Mastering Focus: How to Beat Noise & Win Big
I know how hard it is to stay focused when distractions are everywhere—social media, podcasts, TV, endless notifications pulling at your attention. The truth is, the life I live today didn’t happen by chance. I built it because I learned how to block out the noise, protect my tim ... Show More
13m 25s