The Dark Side of Modern Productivity | Cal Newport

In this episode, Cal Newport shares his revolutionary approach to productivity from his new book, Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout. Cal, a computer science professor at Georgetown and author of Deep Work and Digital Minimalism, explores how principles from historical figures like Newton, Galileo, and Jane Austen can help us thrive in today’s fast-paced world. We discuss his ‘lost art’ approach, debunk the myth of multitasking, and examine how technology impacts our focus and mental well-being.

Some highlights we explore:

• How Newton’s work habits can be integrated into modern productivity practices.

• Why focusing on single tasks is more effective than multitasking.

• Advice on reducing social media's impact to regain focus.

• Techniques from Cal’s new book to accomplish more without burning out.

• And more!

Enjoy!