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Cal Newport on Digital Technology, Distraction and Focus

Cal Newport on Digital Technology, Distraction and Focus

FromBeyond the To-Do List


Cal Newport on Digital Technology, Distraction and Focus

FromBeyond the To-Do List

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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Feb 12, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, and the author most recently of Deep Work, a book which argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace, and So Good They Can’t Ignore You, a book which debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice.
Cal’s new book is Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World
In this conversation, Cal and Erik talk about the premise of the book: Technology is intrinsically neither good nor bad. The key is using it to support your goals and values, rather than letting it use you.

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Released:
Feb 12, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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If you're often finding yourself overwhelmed by your to-do list, your obligations, and all the hats you wear in your career and at home, listen and learn as Host Erik Fisher talks with real people who implement practical productivity strategies in their professional and personal lives. We explore all aspects of productivity, including getting the right work done, getting good work done, and the true end goal of productivity: living a meaningful life.