The process of transitioning from a writer to a podcaster involves consistent practice and discipline. Writing a weekly newsletter has immensely influenced the speaker's podcasting journey more than reading or any other pursuit. The act of sitting down weekly to write forces focused thinking and provides a structured approach to refining ideas. Writing allows for the exploration and evolution of concepts that might not translate well verbally. Having a newsletter or a sub stack can help in crystallizing thoughts, prompting further exploration, and enhancing podcast content by providing a continuous source of fresh ideas. The synergy between writing and podcasting is crucial as writing not only refines ideas but also enriches the podcasting experience by fostering creativity and innovation.
Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University, a productivity expert and an author.
If you’ve ever felt that you’re not as productive as you could be, you’re not alone. But what if the goal isn't to be more productive, but to let go of the goals that aren't serving you? What if the power of saying no to more things is the most important skill you can develop?
Expect to learn what our current problem with being productive is, why pseudo-productivity is a catastrophe, the advantages to what Cal calls Slow Productivity, how to better organise your communication, the best strategies for implementing a productivity schedule, how to stop saying yes all the time and much more...