647: Cal Newport: How to Break Free from Your...

Thi Nguyen draws on the philosophy of games to explain how scores and metrics impact our lives—and what we can do to use them more meaningfully. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) How metrics can coopt our values and behavior2) The hidden costs of the desire to quantify everything3) Why the wro ...  Show more

Brad Stulberg shares foundational principles for making the process of self-development more fun and fulfilling. — YOU’LL LEARN — 1) What true excellence looks and feels like2) Why to stop chasing happiness—and what to focus on instead3) The best tool for building focus and conce ...  Show more

Computer scientist & author Cal Newport joins us to talk about the impact of technology and culture on productivity and shares what we can do to protect our ability to focus. 

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares reasons why it might be best to stick to your job. Episode 636: If You're Nervous About Quitting Your Boring Job, Don't Do It by Cal Newport of the Study Hacks Blog (Career Advice). Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Scien ...  Show more

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about the work required to become exceptional Episode 2639: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of Work? by Cal Newport Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes i ...  Show more

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 ...