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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 281: Learning Hard Things
Jan 1, 2024
This podcast covers the importance of learning complicated subjects, taking effective notes, balancing hobbies, utilizing YouTube for studying, choosing what to learn next, learning efficiently with a busy schedule, and the relationship between 'So Good They Can't Ignore You' and 'Slow Productivity'. It also includes discussions on studying unrelated creative fields, note-taking for knowledge workers, incentive structures of YouTube and books, book reviews, and analyzing the historical context of the Book of Exodus.
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- Deep concentration is crucial for mastering valuable tasks in the knowledge economy.
- Slow productivity offers a mindful and intentional approach to work, focusing on producing meaningful work at a sustainable pace.
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The journey towards slow productivity
Slow Productivity was born out of my quest to answer the question of how to cultivate a career that brings passion and fulfillment. So Good They Can't Ignore You addressed the passion hypothesis and the importance of cultivating rare and valuable skills. Deep Work explored the power of focused, uninterrupted work for productivity and creativity. A World Without Email delved into the challenges of modern communication and the need for effective strategies. Slow Productivity combines and expands upon these concepts, emphasizing the importance of intentional, deliberate work and a mindful approach to productivity.
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