Mar 26

AI Reality Check: Are LLMs a Dead End?

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia SUB QUESTION #1: What is Yan LeCun Up To? [2:55] SUB QUESTION #2: How is it possible that LeCun could be right about LLM’s begin a dead-end? We’ve been hearing non-stop re ... Show More

30m 38s

Mar 23

Ep. 397: Why Do “Productivity Technologies” Make My Job Worse?

A new study finds that for many workers, AI increases shallow efforts while decreasing time focusing on what really matters. This is not the first digital productivity technology to create this paradoxical effect. In today’s episode, Cal dives deep into why this happens and then ... Show More

1h 7m

Mar 19

AI Reality Check: Did AI Just Become Sentient?

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia STORY #1: Did an AI Agent Email an AI Researcher? [1:01] STORY #2: Does the Pentagon Think Claude Has a Soul? [10:20] STORY #3: What’s Going on with Anthropic Revenues? [1 ... Show More

23m 42s

Jul 2025

This Productivity Hack will Change Your Life! | Clutterbug Podcast # 282

Ever feel like you’re doing everything and still falling behind? Like no matter how many lists you make or how early you wake up, your calendar is still chaos — and your needs always come last? In this episode, I sit down with productivity and time management expert Megan Sumrell ... Show More

1h 10m

Jun 2021

Abigail Barnes On: Turn Your Time Into Productivity EP 38

Do you know how to turn your time into productivity? This search for a more productive life has led to a particular miscategorization about what time management is and how it relates to productivity-- the simple truth is that it is far more than simply having a to-do list and ... Show More

52m 39s

Apr 2025

How to Return to Presence: Episode 236

Not being present is a recipe for unproductive conversations and relationships. Unfortunately, it’s a hard state for most people to be in–especially in a world where much is designed to distract us! In this episode, Elena offers practical strategies to help you return to pr ... Show More

12m 40s

Nov 2023

#341 - The Real Reason It’s Hard to Get Stuff Done

So we’ve tried to make the rest of 2023 easier, but even when we have a better understanding of what is going on, it can still be hard to get stuff done. When the rubber meets the road, it’s common to feel like we’re stalling out. Today’s episode is like learning a language. I wa ... Show More

33m 59s

Apr 2022

24. how to actually be productive

Productivity vs. deep work - today I compare and contrast my mindset shift from focusing on high productivity to now focusing on deep work to maximize results and avoid burnout. This episode is inspired by author and professor, Cal Newport, whose work is linked below! Deep Work: ... Show More

27 m

May 2024

194. Reviewing Cal Newport’s “Slow Productivity”

#194: In this episode, Sharif and Dr. Kevin Majeres discuss Cal Newport's new book, “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.” “Slow Productivity” builds on themes he explores in his previous books: for instance, mastering your craft and focusing on t ... Show More

34m 28s

Nov 2025

Dave Ramsey: “Figure Out What’s Important, What’s Not, What’s Urgent, What’s Not.”

<a href="https://www.ramseysolutions.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey</a> breaks down his no-nonsense system for mastering daily time management — what he calls “A1 Steak Sauce” planning. He explains how to rank your priorities by urgency and importan ... Show More

6m 52s

Ep. 338: Why You’re Always Distracted