In this podcast, they discuss the importance of discipline in building a deep life, ways to measure discipline, staying off phones during stress, regaining control over phone usage, slow productivity principles for new knowledge workers, and a case study on shifting jobs. They also have a fun segment comparing writing sheds and explore the evolution of a writer's career and creativity.

In this podcast, Cal Newport discusses small habits that can have a big impact on work and life, including strategies for deep work and goal prioritization. He also addresses listener questions and talks about countering pushback to limiting social media for kids.

Discover the importance of cultivating a quiet mind in a distracted world, benefits of walking meditation, managing career advancement as a new dad, handling increased admin responsibilities, organizing sports and school schedules, balancing workload with colleagues, collaborative work strategies, and insights on the books Cal read in June 2024.

In this episode, Cal Newport discusses the impact of ultra-processed content on our well-being, drawing parallels to processed foods. He provides insights on handling distractions, finding balance in a focused life, and making time for deep thinking. Cal also shares a case study on career change with a safety net and reacts to Jonathan Haidt's book. The episode delves into strategies for dealing with digital distractions, cultivating focus, prioritizing deep work, and balancing training work with a high-paying job.

In this podcast, Cal Newport discusses the potential dangers of AI surpassing human intelligence, explores the risks of AI spreading misinformation, and addresses the importance of quality over quantity in work. He also talks about decluttering technology use, balancing productivity, and the impact of AI on technology since the internet.

Cal Newport discusses the concept of time blocking and addresses listener questions. He shares insights on productivity, planning, deep life programs, quality obsession, and managing distractions. The podcast was featured at Apple's WWDC event, highlighting its growing popularity and relevance in the productivity space.

Jerry Seinfeld shares insights on deep work, procrastination, and intentional living. Cal Newport extracts key lessons. Topics covered include improving craft, tackling learning goals, grinding at work, growing a YouTube channel, and balancing work with young kids. The episode also discusses deliberate practice, career capital building, lifestyle-centric planning, hustle culture, and mindfulness in the digital age.

Cal Newport discusses the downside of pursuing grand goals and advocates for a systematic lifestyle approach for better results. He answers questions about starting a deep life at 27, balancing work commitments, and managing life with children. Cal reviews five books he read in May, covering topics from science and epidemics to philosophical values.

In this episode, Cal delves into 'adventure working,' health habits, and writing rituals. He discusses the benefits of unconventional workspaces, calls for intentional thinking, and shares personal strategies for reading and writing productively. Also, a critical look at pseudo-productivity in a famous football club is examined, along with tips on balancing organization and time management for enhanced productivity.

Jordan Harbinger interviews Cal Newport on reclaiming time and focus, exploring slow productivity, redefining productivity beyond traditional norms, the impact of 30-minute meetings and the 'Zoom Apocalypse', sales and writing skills in the knowledge economy, navigating challenges of knowledge work, effective workload management strategies, emphasizing quality over quantity, the power of positive book titles, and prioritizing focus and setting boundaries for efficiency.