Cal Newport discusses the shift from pseudo productivity to slow productivity in knowledge work, emphasizing meaningful outcomes over visible activity. The chapter explores the principles of slow productivity, the importance of workload management, and developing valuable skills for economic success. Newport shares insights on career development, emphasizing the significance of deep studying, mastering valuable skills, and taking a disciplined approach to progress.
Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss productivity, the importance of work-life balance, and the disruption of AI on work. Learn more about Cal here, and his book, “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.”
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