CAL NEWPORT: PODCASTS—200528-200914…

CAL NEWPORT: PODCASTS—200528-200914

200914 Inside My Planning Discipline, the Joys and Sorrows of Slack… S1E27, 200915.
200910 Habit Tune-Up: My Fall Schedule, Tough Love for a Distracted Listener… S1E26, 200910.
200906 Student Shutdown Rituals, Optimal Deep-to-Shallow Ratios… S1E25, 200908.
200903 Habit Tune-Up: Slaying the Productivity Hydra… S1E24, 200909.
200830 Email Saunas, Preaching Depth… S1E23 200907.

7 Responses to “CAL NEWPORT: PODCASTS—200528-200914…”

  1. Jeff Hess says:
    6 September 20 at 0832

    Cal Newport Podcast Notes for 200830 Season 1, Episode 23

    a. Check out Jocko Willink. Subscribed to YouTube channel.
    b. Cal: “Capture, Configure and Control.”

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  2. Jeff Hess says:
    8 September 20 at 0831

    Cal Newport Podcast Notes for 200906 Season 1 Episode 25

    a. My 1300 rule is Cal’s 1730 rule.
    b. Writing a blog @ timemark 29:00
    c. How to integrate habits @ timemark 56:52
       1. identify buckets.
       2. identify keystone habit for each bucket.
       3. TRACK THE KEYSTONE HABITS!

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  3. Jeff Hess says:
    10 September 20 at 0312

    Cal Newport Podcast Notes for 200903 Season 1 Episode 24

    a. Combating the Productivity Hydra.
       1. Go easy on yourself.
       2. Separate set-up from execution.
       3. Prioritize Systems and Simplicities: “Work The System” and “Company of One.”
    b. Concrete goals are better than abstract goals because your motivation is stronger.
       1. Concrete: read papers tied to my present work.
       2. Abstract: read five papers a week.
    c. Again: Capture, Configure, Control.

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  4. Jeff Hess says:
    10 September 20 at 2026

    Cal Newport Podcast Notes for 200910 Season 1 Episode 26

    a. Cal Newport confesses that he is human.
    b. Next book: “The World Without Email.”
    c. Throw the Tequila bottle out the window @21:51.
    d. Network switching reduces the capacity to do Deep Work @ 28:40.

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  5. Jeff Hess says:
    15 September 20 at 0644

    Cal Newport Podcast Notes for 200914 Season 1 Episode 27

    Inside My Planning Discipline, the Joys and Sorrows of Slack, and Finding Depth Among Shallow Friends.

    a. Writer’s Block @ 11:29 (I totally agree with Cal on this.).
    b. Active vs. Passive Recall @ 27:45.
    c. Discipline, Craft, Discipline, Craft… @ 37:05.
    d. Social Internet vs. Social Media… @ 45:10
    e. “Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World” @ 01:03:40.

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  6. Jeff Hess says:
    19 September 20 at 0353

    Cal Newport Podcast Notes for 200917 Season 1 Episode 28

    First, Cal’s notes:

    Ep. 28: Habit Tune-Up: Multiplying Eureka Moments, My Capture Setup,
    and Reducing Mass Email Destruction
    Sep 17, 2020 Season 1 Episode 28
    Cal Newport

    In this mini-episode, I answer audio questions from listeners asking for advice about how best to tune-up their productivity and work habits in a moment of increased distraction and disruption.

    You can submit your own audio questions at speakpipe.com/calnewport.

    Here are the topics we cover:

    * Generating more eureka moments [3:59]
    * Working past shutdowns [8:08]
    * How I capture tasks [17:10]
    * Blocking distractions with music [23:22]
    * Solving excessive mass emails [27:18]

    As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please considering subscribing or leaving a rating/review.

    Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

    And now, my own thoughts…

    Only two this week:

    a. First, I finally know where/how to submit my own question—speakpipe.com/calnewport.

    b. Second, I was listening closely to see if Cal might—particularly in light of his earlier discussion
       (Eureka moments @ 3:39) on the importance of his daily walks—share how he captures
       thoughts (How I capture tasks @17:10) during his daily walks/walking meditations. I use the
       record function on my phone, but Cal seems to imply that that is too frictiony.

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  7. Jeff Hess says:
    21 September 20 at 0552

    Ep. 29: My Daily Routine, Returning to Deep Work, and Digital Minimalism During a Pandemic | DEEP QUESTIONS
    Sep 20, 2020 Season 1 Episode 29

    In this episode of Deep Questions I answer reader questions about my daily routine, restarting a deep work practice, and embracing digital minimalism during a pandemic, among other topics.

    Here’s the full list of topics tackled in today’s episode along with the timestamps:

    WORK QUESTIONS

    * My daily routine. [3:56]
    * Ensuring employees are working deeply at home [9:09]
    * Keeping a to-do list constantly open. [12:18]
    * The best way to start deep working. [14:31]
    * Advice for someone just starting a job [22:38]
    * Restarting research after a stint in an administrative position. [32:01]

    TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS

    * Speed reading versus strategic skimming. [39:05]
    * The cost of occasional hyper-distraction [41:00]
    * Thoughts on Reddit and Quora. [45:35]

    BACKSTAGE PASS [50:17]

    DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS

    * Digital minimalism versus Covid-19. [58:05]
    * Struggling to find time for depth. [1:06:52]
    * Strategies for transitioning to a deep life. [1:12:48]

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