EP 150: An Indispensable Guide to Seeking Focused Success in a Distracted World - Cal Newport
Cal Newport on how we develop laser beam focus and the new IQ
In his book, Deep Work, author Cal Newport argues that focus is the new IQ in the modern workplace and that our ability to concentrate without distraction is becoming increasingly valuable. Deep Work made the Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestseller lists, and we believe this book is a must-read for every business executive, leader, and parent. We take a deep dive into how we develop the ability to focus intensely on cognitively demanding tasks - a skill Cal calls "deep work." This episode is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world. Learn to focus and learn to succeed!
Here's what we discuss with Cal in this week's show:
Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
In his book, Deep Work, author Cal Newport argues that focus is the new IQ in the modern workplace and that our ability to concentrate without distraction is becoming increasingly valuable. Deep Work made the Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestseller lists, and we believe this book is a must-read for every business executive, leader, and parent. We take a deep dive into how we develop the ability to focus intensely on cognitively demanding tasks - a skill Cal calls "deep work." This episode is an indispensable guide to anyone seeking focused success in a distracted world. Learn to focus and learn to succeed!
Here's what we discuss with Cal in this week's show:
- When someone asks you what you do, how do you like to reply?
- What does "deep work" mean?
- How do I know I am going deep?
- How do you define shallow?
- How to do one thing and stretch into new areas, rather than giving it a quick thought and moving on?
- How to learn more efficiently?
- Active recall vs. passive recall
- Cal says that focus is the new IQ in the knowledge economy, are we in the knowledge economy or the quick-glance economy?
- Are we training our brains into distraction? What are the repercussions?
- Quick glance - is it a damaging epidemic?
- The definition of cognitive residue
- What is a hyperactive hive mind and what is the impact?
- Do we have the wrong evaluation of time?
- Why do we feel like slackers when we are not busy, overworked, overloaded or multitasking like everyone else?
- How to do cognitive workouts to train our focus?
- How do we maximise our attention when doing deep work over an extended period?
- The difference between concentration and focus
- How to implement and execute a "deep work" philosophy?
- If you were to do an updated version of Deep Work today, would you add anything?
- Is Cal a believer in compartmentalising our day and our time?
- Is Cal a structured person or an unstructured person?
- Can we go deep with hobbies more easily than work?
- What is productive meditation?
- Cal has no social media account and has survived to tell the story!
- How do we assist our children with concentration?
- The cure for "I’m sorry"
Products or companies we discuss are not paid endorsements. They are not sponsored by, nor do we have any professional or affiliate relationship of any kind with any of the companies or products highlighted in the show.... sadly! It’s just stuff we like, think is cool and maybe of interest to you our listeners.
“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”
― Hunter S. Thompson, The Proud Highway: Saga of a Desperate Southern Gentleman, 1955-1967
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Cal Newport
http://calnewport.com
Steve Jobs on 60 Minutes Overtime
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TB1OQrpX5c&feature=em-subs_digest-vrecs
Drew McAlister Music Clip - Coming Your Way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=171urnMl4I0
Rocktober Rocket Fuel thanks to Chillibom
https://chillibom.com.au
Rocktober Rocket Fuel thanks to Bear Brewing Sydney
https://www.bear-brewing.com
The Mojo Radio Show
http://www.themojoradioshow.com
The Mojo Radio Show on Facebook
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The Mojo Radio Show
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