Best-selling author Cal Newport literally wrote the book on how to “Get so good they can’t ignore you.” Instead of looking inwards and trying to find your one true passion, he advises lowering the bar and finding a few decent interests. Then, raise the bar for skill acquisition and mastery. Anyone feeling “stuck” in life will find his approach challenging and refreshing. So tune into this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, and listen to Cal Newport discuss why you should not necessarily follow your passion, why you should disconnect from social media, and why sacrifice promotes the good life.
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: 6-11-19
SHOW NOTES:
[2:42] Cal explains why you should not follow your passion.
[9:39] Cal and Tom discuss apprenticeship and the importance of knowledge and connections.
[19:35] Cal describes sustained thinking by showing how unnatural reading is.
[25:32] Cal advises doing something without your phone on a regular basis.
[32:46] Cal describes productive meditation.
[48:10] Cal shares the impact he wants to have on the world.
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