Ep. 199: Quieting an Ambitious Brain

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia (0:00) Is AI about to “eat everything”? (2:53) What does the METR chart measure? (8:08) What do these measurements actually capture? (12:31-) How are the models getting be ...  Show more

A new research study reveals that a surprisingly simple intervention into your digital life can yield massive benefits in only two weeks. In this episode, Cal takes a deep dive into this paper, detailing: the intervention, why it works, and tips for increasing your chances of suc ...  Show more

[Original Air Date: March 25, 2018] Enjoy this replay of Tom Bilyeu's Live AMA’s hosted on Facebook and YouTube with the subject line “AMA Question”. BOOK MENTIONED: Mindset by Carol Dweck- http://amzn.to/2uhpdP4 [5:38] Principles by Ray Dalio - http://amzn.to/2HXpg4s [6:00] The ...  Show more

In this supper club episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott talk with Taylor Desseyn about his work as a job recruiter, how hiring has changed over the last few years, what soft and tech skills developers need, what not to do when applying, and how AI is affecting the hiring process. S ...  Show more

<span style="font-weight: 400;">In this episode of the</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Millionaire Mindcast</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">, we have Rob Murgatroyd, who shares insights about the importance of doing the things you love and enjoy, the powe ...

What I learned from reading How To Do Great Work by Paul Graham. --- Join my free email newsletter to get my top 10 highlights from every book --- (2:00) All you need to do is find something you have an aptitude for and great interest in. (2:10) Doing great work means doing somet ...  Show more