Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. He is the author of 6 books, his most recent being the New York Times bestseller, Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World. In this interview, Eric and Cal discuss ... Show More
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The Most Effective Strategies to Overcome Anxiety and Build Positive Habits
In this special episode, Eric coaches a listener named Tommy on the most effective strategies to overcome anxiety and build positive habits. Tommy struggles with low-level anxiety, self-doubt, and difficulty acting on healthy intentions. He knows exercise and social connection he ... Show More
54m 24s
Apr 14
How To Live with Uncertainty and Find Hope in the Midst of Chronic Illness with Marisa Renee Lee
In this episode, Marisa Renee Lee discusses how to live with uncertainty and find hope in the midst of chronic illness. Marissa shares her personal journey through long Covid, family loss, and prolonged uncertainty, exploring themes of hope, emotional endurance, and identity vers ... Show More
50m 50s
Apr 10
How to Have Better Conversations: Learn to Argue Less and Listen More with Jefferson Fisher
In this episode, Jefferson Fisher discusses how to have better conversations by learning to argue less and listen more. Jefferson emphasizes that winning arguments is counterproductive, as it damages relationships and breeds contempt. Instead, he advocates for approaching convers ... Show More
58m 33s
Feb 2024
3083: Digital Minimalism - 3 Questions for Long Term Success and Happiness by Emma McLaren of Get Myrth
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Episode 3083:
Emma McLaren's article on GetMyrth.com delves into the concept of digital minimalism, emphasizing the importance of a ... Show More
9m 32s
May 2019
Digital Minimalism, Cal Newport
It's hard to deny our society's increasing dependence on, if not addiction to, email, apps and social media. If we recognize it as a problem, then how do we fix it? Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and the author of the New York Times bestselle ... Show More
1h 27m
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
May 2019
Digital Minimalism, Part 2 (Cal Newport)
Em and Melissa discuss the essential practices of the digital minimalist—how to put in action the subtitle of Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism: “choosing a focused life in a noisy world.” To learn what Digital Minimalism is, what its foundational principles are, and how to begin ... Show More
47m 1s