Elevate with Robert Glazer Elevate Classics: Cal Newport Wants You To Quit Social Media
Jul 15, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Cal Newport, a distinguished professor and bestselling author, advocates for digital minimalism and a life less tethered to social media. He challenges the notion of 'follow your passion' as career advice, urging listeners to focus on developing rare skills instead. Newport delves into the dark side of social media's addictive nature and offers strategies for reducing technological distractions. He also shares his journey towards a 30-day digital detox, encouraging a deeper connection with both work and life beyond screens.
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Build Career Capital
- Get good at valuable skills to build "career capital."
- Use this capital to gain autonomy and shape a fulfilling work life.
Passion Isn't the Key to Job Satisfaction
- Following a clear passion rarely leads to job satisfaction.
- Career fulfillment comes from building rare skills and gaining work autonomy.
Meaning Beats Passion in Work
- Workplace satisfaction depends more on autonomy, impact, and creativity than on work topic.
- Meaningful work traits can be cultivated in various roles and companies.
