How to Accomplish Far More by Working Less (ft. Cal Newport)
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What if there was a way to accomplish meaningful work—without the associated relationship breakdowns or stress? What if “making an impact” didn’t require massive amounts of energy or sacrifice? What if you could get more done by doing less?
In this episode, I talk to Cal Newport about how knowledge work has got it all wrong. We discuss the subtle dangers of remote/digital work and the key to avoiding burnout, all while still being able to grind on the things you love.
If you’re a stressed out, overworked remote worker, this one is for you.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:36 Introducing “slow productivity”
00:06:38 Ways to combat pseudo-productivity
00:13:14 Slow productivity vs procrastination
00:18:17 Do fewer things, at once
00:22:10 The dangers of digital work
00:30:49 Is remote/hybrid work a good thing?
00:38:01 Cal’s tip to avoid burnout
00:41:06 A better way to work
00:45:21 Working at a “natural pace”
00:54:20 Obsess over quality
00:56:52 Does Cal’s advice work for everyone?
01:01:20 Cal’s advice for young people
01:03:38 Cal’s and Mark’s thoughts on Gen Z
01:07:15 Self-destructiveness across generations
01:10:30 How Cal’s books fit together
Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University, but he’s best known for his New York Times bestselling books about the intersection of technology, productivity, and work culture. His books have sold millions of copies and been translated into over forty languages. His newest one is called “Slow Productivity: Accomplishment Without Burnout.”
Cal’s website: https://calnewport.com/
Cal writing for The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/cal-newport
Cal’s latest book, Slow Productivity: https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Productivity-Accomplishment-Without-Burnout/dp/0593544854
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What if there was a way to accomplish meaningful work—without the associated relationship breakdowns or stress? What if “making an impact” didn’t require massive amounts of energy or sacrifice? What if you could get more done by doing less?
In this episode, I talk to Cal Newport about how knowledge work has got it all wrong. We discuss the subtle dangers of remote/digital work and the key to avoiding burnout, all while still being able to grind on the things you love.
If you’re a stressed out, overworked remote worker, this one is for you.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:02:36 Introducing “slow productivity”
00:06:38 Ways to combat pseudo-productivity
00:13:14 Slow productivity vs procrastination
00:18:17 Do fewer things, at once
00:22:10 The dangers of digital work
00:30:49 Is remote/hybrid work a good thing?
00:38:01 Cal’s tip to avoid burnout
00:41:06 A better way to work
00:45:21 Working at a “natural pace”
00:54:20 Obsess over quality
00:56:52 Does Cal’s advice work for everyone?
01:01:20 Cal’s advice for young people
01:03:38 Cal’s and Mark’s thoughts on Gen Z
01:07:15 Self-destructiveness across generations
01:10:30 How Cal’s books fit together
Cal Newport is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University, but he’s best known for his New York Times bestselling books about the intersection of technology, productivity, and work culture. His books have sold millions of copies and been translated into over forty languages. His newest one is called “Slow Productivity: Accomplishment Without Burnout.”
Cal’s website: https://calnewport.com/
Cal writing for The New Yorker: https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/cal-newport
Cal’s latest book, Slow Productivity: https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Productivity-Accomplishment-Without-Burnout/dp/0593544854
My stuff:
https://markmanson.net/
https://instagram.com/markmanson/
https://twitter.com/IAmMarkManson
https://facebook.com/Markmansonnet/
https://linkedin.com/in/markmanson/
https://www.tiktok.com/@iammarkmanson
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Mark Manson
3x #1 NY Times Bestselling Author. World Champion Non-Fuck-Giver.
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