Ep. 256: Start with Discipline

There has been lots of discussion recently about AI eliminating jobs. But what if the real fear is that AI will instead make existing jobs miserable? In this episode, Cal argues that LLM–based tools are poised to accelerate the worst aspects of pseudo-productivity to an absurd de ...  Show more

Cal Newport takes a critical look at recent AI News. Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia (0:00) Did AI just “solve” math? (2:38) What OpenAI did (6:30) Question #1 - Is this result that important? (7:34) Question #2 - Does this mean LLMs are now smarter than h ...  Show more

Ethan Van De Hey examines the role discipline plays in achieving personal and professional success. He discusses the importance of setting clear goals and developing a routine to stay focused and on track. The episode also explores the ways in which discipline can increase pro ...

What I learned from reading Decoded by Jay Z.  ---- Get access to the World’s Most Valuable Notebook for Founders at Founders Notes.com ---- [1:39] I would practice from the time I woke in the morning until I went to sleep [2:10] Even back then I though I was the best. [2:57] Bou ...  Show more

0:00:00 - Opening

0:21:27 - Who becomes evil?  And Why?

0:31:59 - Taking ultimate responsibility.  

0:41:43 - Dangerous but disciplined.

0:59:40 - Discipline and kids psychology.

1:05:08 - How to be successful.  Breaking the loop.

2:04 ...

My guest this week is David Epstein. David is a writer and researcher extraordinaire and the author of two great books. His second, Range, is out today and I highly recommend it. We discuss the pros and cons of both the generalist and specialist mindsets in detail and go down man ...  Show more