Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog discusses doing what it takes versus taking what you already know how to do.
Episode 1030: Doing What it Takes Versus Taking What You Already Know How to Do by Cal Newport
Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previous ... Show More
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3932: How to Do It Tomorrow Instead of Never by David Cain of Raptitude on Overcoming Avoidance
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 3932: David Cain explores the psychology of procrastination and reveals a deceptively simple strategy for finally tackling ... Show More
10m 34s
Mar 2
3931: [Part 2] The Incredible Power of the 1% Margin for Improvement by Paula Pant of AffordAnything
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 3931: Paula Pant explores how the “1% margin for improvement” helped figures like Dave Brailsford and Wilhelm Steinitz achi ... Show More
9m 42s
Mar 1
3930: [Part 1] The Incredible Power of the 1% Margin for Improvement by Paula Pant of Afford Anything
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 3930: Paula Pant explores how the “1 percent margin for improvement,” popularized by Dave Brailsford and echoed by thinkers ... Show More
10m 21s
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
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 2024
How To Be Productive Without Burning Out | Cal Newport
<p><em>New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers.</em></p> <p>---</p> <p>Slow productivity: achievement without burnout.</p> <p>Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University wher ... Show More
1h 16m
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
Jun 2022
Deep Work, Digital Minimalism and Becoming So Good They Can’t Ignore You with Cal Newport
#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 ... Show More
1h 10m
