Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004.
In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact o ... Show More
Today
3935: Life's Headwinds and Tailwinds by Jay and Heather Harrington of Life and Whim on Gratitude in Challenge and Ease
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3935: Jay and Heather Harrington explore why obstacles feel more prominent than advantages, drawing on research from Profes ... Show More
10m 35s
Yesterday
3934: Stop Creating Gratitude Lists and Do This Instead by Kristen Manieri with Gottman Institute on Daily Ritual
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3934: Kristen Manieri reimagines gratitude as a shared, tangible act by committing to write 365 handwritten thank you notes ... Show More
8m 32s
Mar 4
3933: The Inspiration Gap: Why We All Fall In And How To Get Out by Courtney Carver of Be More With Less
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3933: Courtney Carver explores the space between feeling inspired and actually taking action, revealing how easily distract ... Show More
8m 30s
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
Mar 2024
#764 - Cal Newport - The Delicate Art Of Mastering Work-Life Balance
Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University, a productivity expert and an author.
If you’ve ever felt that you’re not as productive as you could be, you’re not alone. But what if the goal isn't to be more productive, but to let go of the goals that aren't ... Show More
1h 50m
Jan 2024
How to do Deep Work in 2024: Professor Cal Newport
How to produce work of value - and improve your mental health at the same time. Professor Cal Newport argues that our ability to do deep work, which is where we perform undistracted work on something cognitively demanding, is a vital skill to train. However, the ability to perfor ... Show More
8m 47s
Mar 2018
TMHS 276: Protect Your Mental Energy, Attention Residue, & Deep Work - With Cal Newport
Today, more than ever, we are mistaking being busy for being effective. Great work is more valuable than ever today. Whether it’s work related to health and fitness, real estate, tech, art, or any other field, the quantity today is massive. But quality is what we truly desire.
F ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2024
How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity | Dr. Cal Newport
In this episode, my guest is Dr. Cal Newport, Ph.D., a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work a ... Show More
2h 52m
