I read his book way back in grad school and it had good ideas/resonated with me. Now, all of a sudden seeing his 1hour+ podcasts on micro topics seems more of a content creation business than anything.. obv it shows that there’s no shortage of people who are into learning /optimization porn. Taking copious notes and watching productivity content as a way of ‘learning’ has ultimately become their way of procrastination without feeling bad about it. There’s nothing new under the sun, read a few good books and get to work. You don’t need “secret sauce” and fancy sounding ideas every week to succeed, if you have a sense of purpose and urgency.
This post seems to have missed the point. Repetition in consuming content won't achieve the goal, do the thing (whatever it is) rather than continuously consume content about how to do/perfect the thing@@mosesfebrian
- Key takeaways : Dopamine system vs. Effortful Thinking System (EFT) system: Dopamine for short-term rewards, EFT for long-term goals. Making learning addictive can hinder deep learning. Cultivate a love of learning for long-term goals. - Tips to activate EFT for learning: Set clear goals and track progress. Find inspiring examples of people who achieved your goals. Connect your learning to your values.
Hello Cal, I've been a dedicated listener for a long time and absorbed all the wisdom from your books. I'm also serving as a faculty member in the engineering department at a Tier 1 university in the U.S. Your productivity advice has been invaluable over the years, and I appreciate your insights. I'm reaching out for the first time, prompted by the books you recommended on Israel. While I understand this is your platform and the book choices reflect your personal preferences, I wanted to share my perspective in the hope that it contributes to the discussion. As an open-minded academic, a few points struck me about how this complex issue was framed: 1) All three books you suggested were from Israeli authors, without representation from any Palestinian author. It's essential to consider diverse perspectives to comprehensively understand the situation. The book you featured seemed to align with an extremely right-wing perspective. Based on my perception of you as an open-minded individual, I believe this might have been unintentional. 2) The way the issue was explained seemed to focus solely on Israel, neglecting to mention Palestine. The conflict involves two entities: Israel and Palestine. Acknowledging both sides and the historical context, including the pre-1948 existence of Palestine, is crucial for a nuanced understanding. 3) The conflicts between Israel and Palestine have a long history, not starting on October 7, as media narratives may suggest. It's important to approach the topic with a broader historical context to avoid perpetuating simplified narratives. 4) If you're interested in delving deeper into the Palestinian perspective, here are three recommendations that provide a balanced starting point: a) Said, Edward W. The Question of Palestine. Vintage, 1992. b) Khalidi, Rashid. The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017. Metropolitan Books, 2020. c) Pappe, Ilan. The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Simon and Schuster, 2007. I hope these suggestions contribute to more comprehensively exploring the Israel-Palestine conflict.
As someone who’s never taken a keen interest in this conflict, I’d like to genuinely know if there’s a common resolution to be reached. And if so, would one party end up compromising more than the other? Cliff notes version if possible.
@@kpicsoffice4246 That's a question that has perplexed many, given the complexity of the Israel-Palestine situation. Opinions on a common resolution vary, but a frequently discussed option is a two-state solution, where both Israel and Palestine coexist as independent states. However, the intricacies, such as defining borders, determining Jerusalem's status, and addressing the right of return for refugees, remain highly contentious. Finding a compromise is challenging, requiring a delicate balance that addresses the historical and current grievances of both parties. It's crucial to acknowledge that resolution demands concessions from both sides for a sustainable and just outcome. Importantly, resorting to violence against civilians only exacerbates the situation, making the quest for a solution even more challenging.
@@kpicsoffice4246 read the books stayted in the comt above and do your own reaserch about it and find the truth as most social media is controlled by power so dont listen to people and go to x for more truth just search by hashtag I ll bet you ll find the truth and for israel they are the one that started all back in 1948
How meta is this!! I read Jane McGonigal’s book “Imaginable” around the same time I discovered Cal Newport. I even wrote a substack including content from both Cal Newport and Jane McGonigal about VISUALIZATION… I referenced EFT like Cal just did… and Cal’s portion was geared towards slowing down and making actionable steps to organize. One of the best stories I’ve ever heard about visualization was from Joseph Campbell when he spoke of the Native Americans who would draw an image of the stag they were stalking and hunting, then they would place the picture on a tree at the top of a hill or mountain, and shoot an arrow through it as soon as the sun came up and shined on the image on the tree. Talk about visualization practices !!!!! Drawing, Simulating, Being Patient, Timing, and the upmost respect for making it as painless as possible.
It would be really helpful to see how you combined the two authors. If showing the whole substack is uncomfortable for you, can you give us a modified portion as an example? Thank you
@@kpicsoffice4246 haven’t published anything lately, working on other channels, will have new material soon, lots to cover from new metaphysics to the new economy, 2024 everyone is trying to bring it all together but they are still missing the fact that technology is the element we’ve been working with the entire time, “playing with fire” has never fit so perfectly, so keep in mind with all the fear mongering taking place right now that humans will control the majority of AI but when nature takes over we have no control just like forest fires and tsunamis and earthquakes, for the most part there is nothing to fear when it comes to AI (it’s the corrupt people to watch out for) and the AI we can’t control will happen unpredictably, and the weird thing is technology was always headed in this direction, like it’s controlling human will, like it’s been preserving itself since yielding fire was a phenomenon, so it wouldn’t have been any other way almost as if free will and determinism become one, the singularity seems to be inevitable like a rock falling from a cliff headed to the ground and I guess humanity is like gravity helping the rock fall faster. I am in the process of compiling notes and journals from recent books. I have a website ready to launch but I can’t afford to get my LLC or pay for a hosting platform just yet, 😩 oh the all-to-common tale of a struggling writer, editor, and social media manager living in the 21st century. Oh how it makes for an enriching story in the end, I hope. 😭 yogamac.substack.com/ medium.com/@writermac x.com/yoganft?s=21&t=LUcKZ1mlk6YGr05xAVhzVQ LinkedIn.com/mac-carter “Solving Productivity with Creativity”
Cal, you are a treasure. Since I started listening to you two months back, I have cut down on using my phone, social media, and RUclips, and have been following steps to improve my life. Still, a long way to go, but following your work seems like a step in the right direction. Thank you so much :)
Right there with you. It's an interesting journey after building towards goals and achieving them, coming off the rails and now returning to a deep life... I also rediscovered Cal a few weeks ago and I have made more progress than in the year prior...
I started by creating barriers to the dopamine inducing apps and activities so now I need to access social media on a PC rather than my phone. I would go back to the video with the thumbnail "it takes 4 months" or something like that - he outlines an actual practical map you can follow.
In the video transcript, Cal Newport discusses the concept of motivation in the context of learning, differentiating between two motivational systems: dopamine-driven motivation and episodic future thinking (EFT). The dopamine system is associated with immediate, pleasurable responses to stimuli, often exploited by social media apps. Newport argues that trying to make learning as addictive as social media through dopamine-based strategies is challenging, as learning inherently involves strain and effort. On the other hand, EFT involves projecting oneself into the future, imagining positive outcomes based on past experiences and deeply held values. Newport emphasizes that mastering the EFT system is crucial for sustained motivation in learning, as it allows individuals to connect present actions with meaningful future goals, fostering a more profound and enduring motivation compared to the instant gratification of dopamine-driven rewards. In the discussed video segment, Cal Newport talks about the concept of EFT (Endowment Field Therapy) versus dopamine-driven motivation. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear value or vision for oneself, such as engaging with ideas at a deeper level or striving for personal growth and impact on the world. Newport suggests that relying on EFT, where you expose yourself to examples that resonate with your values, can be more effective than the dopamine-driven motivation often associated with activities like social media engagement. Instead of just pursuing immediate rewards, Newport encourages a focus on activities that align with your long-term vision, creating a more meaningful and impactful life. He suggests applying this approach not only to learning but also to various aspects of life to transition from a shallow to a deeper existence.
I believe that Van Ahn's approach will work, with a few weeks. If you make learning "semi-competitive" i.e. offer people ratings that are visible to others, they will try to out do one another. That becomes addictive. Giving people promotions in rank, etc. Doing these sorts of things fueled World of Warcraft to being a billion dollar business.
The part about caring less about the specific school and being more aware about modelling at home really hits home. Studies show also show that home capital is more important than school capital for academic performance. Basically who your parents are and what they do is more important than the school. Personal observations also back this up.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📚 Cal Newport discusses making learning as addictive as social media and the importance of understanding the brain's motivational systems. 15:44 🎮 The addictive nature of social media poses challenges for learning apps in the attention economy due to immediate rewards. 07:10 🌟 Social media's dopamine-driven immediate rewards make it hard for learning apps to compete. [Key takeaway 1] Improving learning methods can significantly enhance efficiency. [Key takeaway 2] Experiment with study techniques and track what works. [Key takeaway 3] Develop a structured learning approach to maximize productivity. [Key takeaway 4] Regularly review and refine your study methods. [Key takeaway 5] Consider a lifestyle-centric approach when making changes. 43:17 📚 Improve study habits and prioritize professional studying over all-nighters. 45:12 🏫 Prioritize modeling a life of the mind and avoiding excessive smartphone use when choosing a school. 50:15 🛠️ Integrate reflection into your work and establish a shutdown ritual. 53:31 📚 Ultra learning enhances learning abilities for ambitious goals. 58:54 🎯 Quantify goals, estimate time required, and use a systematic approach to reduce stress. 01:03:32 📚 Cal Newport discusses Blinkist, a tool for quickly summarizing and triaging books to determine if they're worth reading. 01:05:34 🔐 Cal Newport recommends ExpressVPN to protect online privacy by encrypting internet traffic. 01:08:24 📚 Cal Newport shares a list of books he read in October 2023 and highlights the importance of reading for intellectual growth and empathy. Made with HARPA AI
I have listened to every Deep Questions episode from day one. Thank you Cal for your very insightful content. Today I watched the RUclips video and was thrilled to see Jesse channeling Max Headroom. Great stuff!
As far as language goes in high school, if they would just teach people how to speak it instead of things like subject verb agreement and how to write feminine and masculine versions of everything, it would be a lot more efficient and productive.
Interesting bit about learning guitar - Fender has an app that teaches you and also uses a streak model like Duolingo. I haven't cared too much about the streak, but when I put in the time and do a hard lesson, no matter how badly I play or sound, I do get better from having done it, and I'm faster. Practice is meant to sound and feel like shit for awhile, it's not meant to feel like flow until you're extremely proficient. And then it's just a warm-up at that point.
I juat attended about 40 online events for learning and for writers, in just 30 days, and attended courses and 2 classes, and I ended up writing a great book of poems which all got feedback in the events.
Thank you Cal, I moved to France and can confirm that taking an hour to plough through an article in French I really want to read and understand gives me more than hours on duolingo. Duolingo is ok, but nowhere near intentional study however wonky or difficult.
Just finished the book deep work sir . Really amazing book sir changed my my whole system of doing things . Thank you very much sir ❤️ Now I have started reading your book - Soo good they can’t ignore you .
This is a false dichotomy here...dopamine is not only triggered by short term rewards. When you use EFT you're still tapping into dopamine. The many ways dopamine works is laid out in detail in The Molecule of More and Dopamine Nation
Because your content is more than an hr, i always make sure im playing your videos the fastest youtube speed so it'll keep me attentive and still get the rush of addiction learning from you.
Interesting! EFT is applied in Dr Joe Dispenza's meditations where you visualize a future version of you. By imagining every detail of the future you wish to create your body and brain can't distinguish between whether or not it has happened. You essentially practice what it feels like to be who you wish to become. I hadn't considered using what Dr Joe teaches as a way to motivate myself to study my craft more often. Now I have a system I dove deeply into that I am familiar with that I can apply to the concept you explained here. Amazing!
We need people addicted to creating. People are already addicted to learning whiches why they keep surfing the genre in youtube that want to know about. You do not need endless amount knowledge, you need only what is necessary for what you want to create.
I condemn the 75+ years of israeli occupation in palestine and hope israel does not use jews as an excuse to occupy arabs, when throughout history jews and arabs had no problems. Hope prominent men like gideon levi, norman finkelstein, gabor matte lead the jewish history from now on instead of the warmongering evil men of likud party whi killed yitzhak rabin
He says The third book He just ordered is written from someone who used to be right wing Israeli but they've shifted to the other side of seeing things is what I understood. It would be nice to hear what books you actually recommend as perhaps that might be just as if not more helpful in this situation! Because I actually came on here to commend Cal for at least making the effort to understand from different perspectives and I think that third book is sounds like I don't know I haven't read it, but it sounds like it would be an interesting take as we
Thank you for sharing your insights and also for books recommendations. However, I must respectfully express my concern about the potential bias in the book you've suggested about Israel. As an academician, it's crucial to approach topics as sensitive as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a balanced and objective view. I would encourage you to also explore historic books that provide a well-rounded, scientific, and objective perspective, which can offer a more comprehensive understanding of the complex issues involved. It's shocking to see an academician endorsing a one-sided view, as we should always strive for a deeper and unbiased understanding of the subject matter. Keep an open mind and explore diverse sources to gain a more holistic view of the topic. Much love and respect !
I couldn’t agree more with you. I’ve been looking into the whole conflict for a while now and there’s so much that goes into it. One-sided or biased resources are very bad in such situations.
@@mdiqbal5237 From right to left yes but only from an Israeli perspective. I think it would be more insightful to also read books that explain the situation from a Palestinian perspective.
@@mdiqbal5237 My concern is that starting with a one-sided source can set a tone for one's understanding of the topic. So I think that It's so important to begin with a balanced foundation to avoid potential bias.
I’ve only listened to the begin of this but I would say that although in many skills deliberate practice is not the same as the flow state, I’d hypothesize that certain fields gain less from deliberate practice than others, especially those where wider/general knowledge (vs very specific perfected skills) are important. I also don’t think they’re mutually exclusive.… seems likely that flow state evolves out of deliberate practice via hedonic reversal..
Yeah, I was wondering something like that when I was listening. It seems like the deliberate practice vs flow state distinction might be a false dichotomy. They both serve a purpose. If you listen to Rion Doris of the Flow Research Collective, he explains that process of getting into flow has four stages, one of which is struggle - which in my understanding would equate to the struggle during deliberate practice which Cal is talking about. Also, the trick is ultimately not to just do what is pleasurable (which Cal seems to reduce "flow" to), but to find pleasure in doing what is hard so that it becomes enjoyable. Guitar is not my thing, but I'd be astonished if you couldn't get the pro guitarist he talks about to admit that he genuinley enjoys his struggle sessions. I've certainly experienced sheer enjoyment when lost in a grueling chess game against players stronger than myself. On the outside it looks like I'm just torturing myself - which is true initially, but after time it becomes incredibly rewarding. Perhaps I'm misunderstanding his point.
Does anyone know if the titles on the videos here on RUclips are different that what you see on Cal's website? I'm trying to make a list of ones I want to refer back to but they seem to be different. Thanks!
I dont think a job needs to be very exciting and your whole world, but its a large part of what you spend your time doing. If you dont have much respect or care for the job and its draining on you and makes you want to blow your brains out then maybe its time to find something a little more stimulating, or important to you or proud being apart of.
does Cal ever adress IQ limits on how much you can learn or remember? Because he comes up with all these tips on organizing and studying, "deep work" etc. but he's obviously a very intelligent person intrinsically, so I wonder if this is like when a handsome tall guy gives the short pimply nerd advice on how to talk to women.
If anything, organizing and studying tips are even more useful to people with worse memories or slower understanding. Different methods might suit different people better of course, but the principles are most times the same
I feel like every "expert" in some way does that, reason why i have come to the conclusion that to search for the "how" is never a smart choice, it will give you some fleeting motivation but also some very high expectations, that's why as soon as you struggle with something your world collapses, and with each attempt your self confidence lowers more and more. Of course I'm not talking for everybody, but if you happened to resonate with anything I've said you need to stop looking for the magic formula. It's cliche but it's also true, hard work is the only path to success. All this looking for the best method, book, supplement (yeah I've done too) is just another way to procrastinate.
People with middling or low IQ in the normal range can still learn things if they have proper tutelage. Intelligence is basically how fast you can solve cognitive problems. The biggest problem is that as IQ becomes lower, so do other personality traits that facilitate learning, such as impulse control. The low IQ individual may be able to learn mnemonics, memory tricks, and how to use spaced repetition, but he will be easily distracted by instant gratification. This can also happen to people with a high IQ. but it's much more likely for those with a low IQ.
This is purely your hypothesis Cal. You need to show data before you reach this conclusion. Yes learning is hard, but it shouldn't be so hard that it demotivates and disincentives people from learning altogether.
Why go to a great lenght by reading the history of Israel from right, center, and left perspectives to have a "well-rounded" view of the conflict but not far enough to also read one from a Palestinian perspective?
This will be a controversial opinion, but the best you can do for any human being is suggest actions in good spirit. But at the end of the day, if Cal decides not to read any book on principle, then that's his right. I don't understand what's so triggering about this.
@@jinwoo78 The point is claiming to have a well-rounded understanding of an issue when you've only read one side of the story. It's like saying you have a well-rounded opinion of the American Revolution even though your education is based in the UK Curriculum only.
Episodic future thinking is like imagining being in heaven and hell. I know that EFT works. Eg In my religion we are required to pray 5 times a day and most of us do that because the consequences of not praying are horrible. So there are three reasons to do good deeds 1. Hating to go to hell (negative reinforcement) 2. Loving to go to heaven (positive reinforcement) 3. Out of love for God My reason for doing it is mainly fear of hell + maybe a bit of hope for heaven. But doing it just for the love of God and not for rewards is the highest form of motivation which very few can attain.
32:16 As usual, Cal haszero understanding of anyone whose goal lifestyle IS the work, because he's never done any actual creative work. That's not the same thing as being over-identified with your work or expecting your work to fulfill every possible need. It DOES mean that relegating your truly important work to "hobby" or "side hustle" status is fundamentally wasting your time.
He's literally an author and a content creator, and effectively at that I might add! Lolol But to your point, I think what he's more saying is that if you don't desire to make a living or to expand your impact or reach, it's a hobby. I feel he's just saying to be honest with yourself in the level of importance you're giving to whatever you're wanting to do so you can allocate time and energy accordingly. And by the way I'm a singer-songwriter and someone who has a regular job and someone who's building a business so I understand where he's coming from from that angle
@@visionboardmusicvision4the513 You really need to stretch the definition of creative to describe his writing or "content" as creative. Of course he could do it on the side. He's also incredibly lucky because he was able to get an academic job.
@@elizabethhenning778 I understand where you're coming from, but as a writer myself and I'm a singer-songwriter? To be able to get an idea out in a way that is able to translate to another person's consciousness is creative. But that's just how I see it 💕 At the same time I understand where you're coming from cuz I felt similar when Rick Rubin said something simular. But then I reflected and realized that what Rick Rubin is saying is that no matter where we are in life that we should find something that brings us joy even if it's not ultimately the career we want to have. We still have to enjoy the creative process by itself and I feel like what call is saying at least what I took from it anyways, is that we must prioritize In order to make deep work effective, and part of prioritizing means that you have become crystal clear in your outcomes. So if you're outcome is to make money with your creative pursuit, you must be crystal clear on that so that you can prioritize going deep and understanding how to turn it into a business, who that you can work for or what positions are available for you to do what you love, etc. There is a space for everything somewhere, but you do have to do the deep work to create that life for yourself
as some1 who've been addicted to a thing or two in his life, im sorry to say that "an owl that looks really fun" wont get you addicted to a learning app.
Cal It's Ironic that you argue for objectivity and emotion-free approach and then proceed to pick 3 books on Israel that appear to be on different sides, but still ultimately come from one side. If you want some opposing views I recommend llan Pappe's books 10 myths about Israel or The ethnic cleansing of Palestine, or some of Aljazeera's excellent documentaries.
.. as a German Bio Chemist Ph D - This is genetic No way to ever “learn “ this Those who have it Develop it further by themselves The others Are Therapy Resistant
Well, if you read only one israeli narrative you won’t understand the issue . Ask an Imam and a Bishop for book recommendations as well, will you ? Why not ?
I read his book way back in grad school and it had good ideas/resonated with me.
Now, all of a sudden seeing his 1hour+ podcasts on micro topics seems more of a content creation business than anything.. obv it shows that there’s no shortage of people who are into learning /optimization porn.
Taking copious notes and watching productivity content as a way of ‘learning’ has ultimately become their way of procrastination without feeling bad about it.
There’s nothing new under the sun, read a few good books and get to work.
You don’t need “secret sauce” and fancy sounding ideas every week to succeed, if you have a sense of purpose and urgency.
Repetition builds familiarity. Just because it's not new to you doesn't mean there isn't something to learn
This post seems to have missed the point. Repetition in consuming content won't achieve the goal, do the thing (whatever it is) rather than continuously consume content about how to do/perfect the thing@@mosesfebrian
Correctly put. I'm procrastination learning for medical exam. And just watching such videos thinking that I might find a secret way.
Correctly put. I'm procrastination learning for medical exam. And just watching such videos thinking that I might find a secret way.
Correctly put. I'm procrastination learning for medical exam. And just watching such videos thinking that I might find a secret way.
- Key takeaways :
Dopamine system vs. Effortful Thinking System (EFT) system: Dopamine for short-term rewards, EFT for long-term goals.
Making learning addictive can hinder deep learning.
Cultivate a love of learning for long-term goals.
- Tips to activate EFT for learning:
Set clear goals and track progress.
Find inspiring examples of people who achieved your goals.
Connect your learning to your values.
Thanks for the summary. It's very helpful
Hello Cal,
I've been a dedicated listener for a long time and absorbed all the wisdom from your books. I'm also serving as a faculty member in the engineering department at a Tier 1 university in the U.S. Your productivity advice has been invaluable over the years, and I appreciate your insights.
I'm reaching out for the first time, prompted by the books you recommended on Israel. While I understand this is your platform and the book choices reflect your personal preferences, I wanted to share my perspective in the hope that it contributes to the discussion. As an open-minded academic, a few points struck me about how this complex issue was framed:
1) All three books you suggested were from Israeli authors, without representation from any Palestinian author. It's essential to consider diverse perspectives to comprehensively understand the situation. The book you featured seemed to align with an extremely right-wing perspective. Based on my perception of you as an open-minded individual, I believe this might have been unintentional.
2) The way the issue was explained seemed to focus solely on Israel, neglecting to mention Palestine. The conflict involves two entities: Israel and Palestine. Acknowledging both sides and the historical context, including the pre-1948 existence of Palestine, is crucial for a nuanced understanding.
3) The conflicts between Israel and Palestine have a long history, not starting on October 7, as media narratives may suggest. It's important to approach the topic with a broader historical context to avoid perpetuating simplified narratives.
4) If you're interested in delving deeper into the Palestinian perspective, here are three recommendations that provide a balanced starting point:
a) Said, Edward W. The Question of Palestine. Vintage, 1992.
b) Khalidi, Rashid. The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917-2017. Metropolitan Books, 2020.
c) Pappe, Ilan. The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine. Simon and Schuster, 2007.
I hope these suggestions contribute to more comprehensively exploring the Israel-Palestine conflict.
As someone who’s never taken a keen interest in this conflict, I’d like to genuinely know if there’s a common resolution to be reached. And if so, would one party end up compromising more than the other?
Cliff notes version if possible.
@@kpicsoffice4246 That's a question that has perplexed many, given the complexity of the Israel-Palestine situation. Opinions on a common resolution vary, but a frequently discussed option is a two-state solution, where both Israel and Palestine coexist as independent states. However, the intricacies, such as defining borders, determining Jerusalem's status, and addressing the right of return for refugees, remain highly contentious.
Finding a compromise is challenging, requiring a delicate balance that addresses the historical and current grievances of both parties. It's crucial to acknowledge that resolution demands concessions from both sides for a sustainable and just outcome. Importantly, resorting to violence against civilians only exacerbates the situation, making the quest for a solution even more challenging.
@@kpicsoffice4246 It's impossible as long as Hamas is in power. And the guy you are replying to will be most baised in favor of palestine
Nobody cares about your perspective.
@@kpicsoffice4246 read the books stayted in the comt above and do your own reaserch about it and find the truth as most social media is controlled by power so dont listen to people and go to x for more truth just search by hashtag I ll bet you ll find the truth and for israel they are the one that started all back in 1948
How meta is this!! I read Jane McGonigal’s book “Imaginable” around the same time I discovered Cal Newport. I even wrote a substack including content from both Cal Newport and Jane McGonigal about VISUALIZATION… I referenced EFT like Cal just did… and Cal’s portion was geared towards slowing down and making actionable steps to organize. One of the best stories I’ve ever heard about visualization was from Joseph Campbell when he spoke of the Native Americans who would draw an image of the stag they were stalking and hunting, then they would place the picture on a tree at the top of a hill or mountain, and shoot an arrow through it as soon as the sun came up and shined on the image on the tree. Talk about visualization practices !!!!! Drawing, Simulating, Being Patient, Timing, and the upmost respect for making it as painless as possible.
Mind sharing your substack link?
It would be really helpful to see how you combined the two authors. If showing the whole substack is uncomfortable for you, can you give us a modified portion as an example? Thank you
please share that
@@kpicsoffice4246 haven’t published anything lately, working on other channels, will have new material soon, lots to cover from new metaphysics to the new economy, 2024 everyone is trying to bring it all together but they are still missing the fact that technology is the element we’ve been working with the entire time, “playing with fire” has never fit so perfectly, so keep in mind with all the fear mongering taking place right now that humans will control the majority of AI but when nature takes over we have no control just like forest fires and tsunamis and earthquakes, for the most part there is nothing to fear when it comes to AI (it’s the corrupt people to watch out for) and the AI we can’t control will happen unpredictably, and the weird thing is technology was always headed in this direction, like it’s controlling human will, like it’s been preserving itself since yielding fire was a phenomenon, so it wouldn’t have been any other way almost as if free will and determinism become one, the singularity seems to be inevitable like a rock falling from a cliff headed to the ground and I guess humanity is like gravity helping the rock fall faster. I am in the process of compiling notes and journals from recent books. I have a website ready to launch but I can’t afford to get my LLC or pay for a hosting platform just yet, 😩 oh the all-to-common tale of a struggling writer, editor, and social media manager living in the 21st century. Oh how it makes for an enriching story in the end, I hope. 😭
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Cal, you are a treasure.
Since I started listening to you two months back, I have cut down on using my phone, social media, and RUclips, and have been following steps to improve my life. Still, a long way to go, but following your work seems like a step in the right direction.
Thank you so much :)
hey there any advice on where to start?
Right there with you. It's an interesting journey after building towards goals and achieving them, coming off the rails and now returning to a deep life... I also rediscovered Cal a few weeks ago and I have made more progress than in the year prior...
I started by creating barriers to the dopamine inducing apps and activities so now I need to access social media on a PC rather than my phone.
I would go back to the video with the thumbnail "it takes 4 months" or something like that - he outlines an actual practical map you can follow.
How did you do it Mangesh?
Haha I also started about 2 months ago. We're all embarking on a DEEP journey
In the video transcript, Cal Newport discusses the concept of motivation in the context of learning, differentiating between two motivational systems: dopamine-driven motivation and episodic future thinking (EFT). The dopamine system is associated with immediate, pleasurable responses to stimuli, often exploited by social media apps. Newport argues that trying to make learning as addictive as social media through dopamine-based strategies is challenging, as learning inherently involves strain and effort. On the other hand, EFT involves projecting oneself into the future, imagining positive outcomes based on past experiences and deeply held values. Newport emphasizes that mastering the EFT system is crucial for sustained motivation in learning, as it allows individuals to connect present actions with meaningful future goals, fostering a more profound and enduring motivation compared to the instant gratification of dopamine-driven rewards.
In the discussed video segment, Cal Newport talks about the concept of EFT (Endowment Field Therapy) versus dopamine-driven motivation. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear value or vision for oneself, such as engaging with ideas at a deeper level or striving for personal growth and impact on the world. Newport suggests that relying on EFT, where you expose yourself to examples that resonate with your values, can be more effective than the dopamine-driven motivation often associated with activities like social media engagement. Instead of just pursuing immediate rewards, Newport encourages a focus on activities that align with your long-term vision, creating a more meaningful and impactful life. He suggests applying this approach not only to learning but also to various aspects of life to transition from a shallow to a deeper existence.
I believe that Van Ahn's approach will work, with a few weeks. If you make learning "semi-competitive" i.e. offer people ratings that are visible to others, they will try to out do one another. That becomes addictive. Giving people promotions in rank, etc. Doing these sorts of things fueled World of Warcraft to being a billion dollar business.
The part about caring less about the specific school and being more aware about modelling at home really hits home.
Studies show also show that home capital is more important than school capital for academic performance.
Basically who your parents are and what they do is more important than the school.
Personal observations also back this up.
Man I had no idea you had a RUclips channel, you’ve written some of my favorite books.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 📚 Cal Newport discusses making learning as addictive as social media and the importance of understanding the brain's motivational systems.
15:44 🎮 The addictive nature of social media poses challenges for learning apps in the attention economy due to immediate rewards.
07:10 🌟 Social media's dopamine-driven immediate rewards make it hard for learning apps to compete.
[Key takeaway 1] Improving learning methods can significantly enhance efficiency.
[Key takeaway 2] Experiment with study techniques and track what works.
[Key takeaway 3] Develop a structured learning approach to maximize productivity.
[Key takeaway 4] Regularly review and refine your study methods.
[Key takeaway 5] Consider a lifestyle-centric approach when making changes.
43:17 📚 Improve study habits and prioritize professional studying over all-nighters.
45:12 🏫 Prioritize modeling a life of the mind and avoiding excessive smartphone use when choosing a school.
50:15 🛠️ Integrate reflection into your work and establish a shutdown ritual.
53:31 📚 Ultra learning enhances learning abilities for ambitious goals.
58:54 🎯 Quantify goals, estimate time required, and use a systematic approach to reduce stress.
01:03:32 📚 Cal Newport discusses Blinkist, a tool for quickly summarizing and triaging books to determine if they're worth reading.
01:05:34 🔐 Cal Newport recommends ExpressVPN to protect online privacy by encrypting internet traffic.
01:08:24 📚 Cal Newport shares a list of books he read in October 2023 and highlights the importance of reading for intellectual growth and empathy.
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I love how you put the ads in the highlights lmao
AI missed the crux of the topic. Episodic future thinking from around 16:00
@@SoroushTorkian probably an AI tool
I love you
Thanks. This is so useful.
I have listened to every Deep Questions episode from day one. Thank you Cal for your very insightful content. Today I watched the RUclips video and was thrilled to see Jesse channeling Max Headroom. Great stuff!
As far as language goes in high school, if they would just teach people how to speak it instead of things like subject verb agreement and how to write feminine and masculine versions of everything, it would be a lot more efficient and productive.
Interesting bit about learning guitar - Fender has an app that teaches you and also uses a streak model like Duolingo. I haven't cared too much about the streak, but when I put in the time and do a hard lesson, no matter how badly I play or sound, I do get better from having done it, and I'm faster. Practice is meant to sound and feel like shit for awhile, it's not meant to feel like flow until you're extremely proficient. And then it's just a warm-up at that point.
which app?
@@ojobruma Fender Play. Good for beginners.
I juat attended about 40 online events for learning and for writers, in just 30 days, and attended courses and 2 classes, and I ended up writing a great book of poems which all got feedback in the events.
@Jesse, I was listening on my podcast feed and Cal's audio cut out during Q&A. Seems fine on RUclips though.
Edit: Fixed!
Same!
Thank you Cal, I moved to France and can confirm that taking an hour to plough through an article in French I really want to read and understand gives me more than hours on duolingo. Duolingo is ok, but nowhere near intentional study however wonky or difficult.
Just finished the book deep work sir . Really amazing book sir changed my my whole system of doing things .
Thank you very much sir ❤️
Now I have started reading your book - Soo good they can’t ignore you .
This is a false dichotomy here...dopamine is not only triggered by short term rewards. When you use EFT you're still tapping into dopamine.
The many ways dopamine works is laid out in detail in The Molecule of More and Dopamine Nation
58:44 Cage, if you read this, please share your time block planner somehow. I love tools like this.
Because your content is more than an hr, i always make sure im playing your videos the fastest youtube speed so it'll keep me attentive and still get the rush of addiction learning from you.
Please give a detailed guidelines or daily routine about how to improve EFT (Episodic Future Thinking)
Interesting! EFT is applied in Dr Joe Dispenza's meditations where you visualize a future version of you. By imagining every detail of the future you wish to create your body and brain can't distinguish between whether or not it has happened. You essentially practice what it feels like to be who you wish to become. I hadn't considered using what Dr Joe teaches as a way to motivate myself to study my craft more often. Now I have a system I dove deeply into that I am familiar with that I can apply to the concept you explained here. Amazing!
Wow, that bit on EFT and future planning in the brain was fascinating
Dunno if you'll ever read this but you have a very reasonable presence and voice in this mad media landscape. Never heard you before. Subscribed!
We need people addicted to creating. People are already addicted to learning whiches why they keep surfing the genre in youtube that want to know about. You do not need endless amount knowledge, you need only what is necessary for what you want to create.
1:20 seconds in, time for the next video
I love you man
The words at 42:58 touched me
I condemn the 75+ years of israeli occupation in palestine and hope israel does not use jews as an excuse to occupy arabs, when throughout history jews and arabs had no problems.
Hope prominent men like gideon levi, norman finkelstein, gabor matte lead the jewish history from now on instead of the warmongering evil men of likud party whi killed yitzhak rabin
He says The third book He just ordered is written from someone who used to be right wing Israeli but they've shifted to the other side of seeing things is what I understood. It would be nice to hear what books you actually recommend as perhaps that might be just as if not more helpful in this situation! Because I actually came on here to commend Cal for at least making the effort to understand from different perspectives and I think that third book is sounds like I don't know I haven't read it, but it sounds like it would be an interesting take as we
Learned so much from Jason Bateman 🙏
Thank you for sharing your insights and also for books recommendations. However, I must respectfully express my concern about the potential bias in the book you've suggested about Israel. As an academician, it's crucial to approach topics as sensitive as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with a balanced and objective view. I would encourage you to also explore historic books that provide a well-rounded, scientific, and objective perspective, which can offer a more comprehensive understanding of the complex issues involved. It's shocking to see an academician endorsing a one-sided view, as we should always strive for a deeper and unbiased understanding of the subject matter. Keep an open mind and explore diverse sources to gain a more holistic view of the topic. Much love and respect !
I couldn’t agree more with you. I’ve been looking into the whole conflict for a while now and there’s so much that goes into it. One-sided or biased resources are very bad in such situations.
Cal literally said he's going to read a academic history book about the history of it all.
Don't be so quick to comment at least listen to him , he literally said he will read the whole spectrum from right to left.
@@mdiqbal5237 From right to left yes but only from an Israeli perspective. I think it would be more insightful to also read books that explain the situation from a Palestinian perspective.
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My concern is that starting with a one-sided source can set a tone for one's understanding of the topic. So I think that It's so important to begin with a balanced foundation to avoid potential bias.
22:47 How to make learning more desirable than social media
I'm 3 minutes in and "Duolingwo" is killing me 😂
Duolingo, or any other learning app, vs. tiktok, insta, etc is like a stick of Wrigley's vs a bump of coke.
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I’ve only listened to the begin of this but I would say that although in many skills deliberate practice is not the same as the flow state, I’d hypothesize that certain fields gain less from deliberate practice than others, especially those where wider/general knowledge (vs very specific perfected skills) are important. I also don’t think they’re mutually exclusive.… seems likely that flow state evolves out of deliberate practice via hedonic reversal..
Yeah, I was wondering something like that when I was listening. It seems like the deliberate practice vs flow state distinction might be a false dichotomy. They both serve a purpose. If you listen to Rion Doris of the Flow Research Collective, he explains that process of getting into flow has four stages, one of which is struggle - which in my understanding would equate to the struggle during deliberate practice which Cal is talking about. Also, the trick is ultimately not to just do what is pleasurable (which Cal seems to reduce "flow" to), but to find pleasure in doing what is hard so that it becomes enjoyable. Guitar is not my thing, but I'd be astonished if you couldn't get the pro guitarist he talks about to admit that he genuinley enjoys his struggle sessions. I've certainly experienced sheer enjoyment when lost in a grueling chess game against players stronger than myself. On the outside it looks like I'm just torturing myself - which is true initially, but after time it becomes incredibly rewarding.
Perhaps I'm misunderstanding his point.
Thank you so much Cal. I have signed up. 👍👍
is that something you added that when you say LIke button at 8:28 it shines like that? or is it automatic at YT?
Underrated
I wish for such valuable information, the videos had subtitles in Spanish
Amazing podcast.
Does anyone know if the titles on the videos here on RUclips are different that what you see on Cal's website? I'm trying to make a list of ones I want to refer back to but they seem to be different. Thanks!
I love his thoughts and idea. Love it. :)
Had to switch to the video. The podcast audio started messing up with some of the questions.
It's fixed now if you redownload it.
Episodic Future Thinking 19:41
can someone rephrase what he meant by the "flashcard system & and do out loud lecture", please. Thanks
Can someone summarise this video
the aesthetics remind me of the vault people from the new fallout series :)
I dont think a job needs to be very exciting and your whole world, but its a large part of what you spend your time doing. If you dont have much respect or care for the job and its draining on you and makes you want to blow your brains out then maybe its time to find something a little more stimulating, or important to you or proud being apart of.
We already know this stuff.❤
56:1 in the video the word recommdation * . The editor is doing shallow work sir .
Hasn't Steve andreas been talking about this for years? (NLP)
does Cal ever adress IQ limits on how much you can learn or remember? Because he comes up with all these tips on organizing and studying, "deep work" etc. but he's obviously a very intelligent person intrinsically, so I wonder if this is like when a handsome tall guy gives the short pimply nerd advice on how to talk to women.
If anything, organizing and studying tips are even more useful to people with worse memories or slower understanding. Different methods might suit different people better of course, but the principles are most times the same
I feel like every "expert" in some way does that, reason why i have come to the conclusion that to search for the "how" is never a smart choice, it will give you some fleeting motivation but also some very high expectations, that's why as soon as you struggle with something your world collapses, and with each attempt your self confidence lowers more and more.
Of course I'm not talking for everybody, but if you happened to resonate with anything I've said you need to stop looking for the magic formula. It's cliche but it's also true, hard work is the only path to success. All this looking for the best method, book, supplement (yeah I've done too) is just another way to procrastinate.
People with middling or low IQ in the normal range can still learn things if they have proper tutelage. Intelligence is basically how fast you can solve cognitive problems. The biggest problem is that as IQ becomes lower, so do other personality traits that facilitate learning, such as impulse control. The low IQ individual may be able to learn mnemonics, memory tricks, and how to use spaced repetition, but he will be easily distracted by instant gratification. This can also happen to people with a high IQ. but it's much more likely for those with a low IQ.
This is purely your hypothesis Cal. You need to show data before you reach this conclusion. Yes learning is hard, but it shouldn't be so hard that it demotivates and disincentives people from learning altogether.
Ultralearning book.
so it's an add for an app. that's cool
Click bait: The reference to 7 days is not present in the provided video transcript.
How do you come up with 7 days?
Because it takes seven days to begin to build the pathways to new habits
Interesting! Does he mention it in previous Videos? Any hint what to google for to very this? Thanks a lot!
Is it just me or does Cal Newport have a speech pattern similar tpeech pattern as Jason Bateman?
Learning as addictive as social media? Hell yes!! Or else how have you managed to pop-up on my listing?
EFT sounds like nothing more than the age old addage "Picture where you want to be." My mom was saying that in the 70s and before.
But the real question is, how can I get that spreadsheet? It's exactly something I would do 😂
Hopefully, Jane McGonigal received some extra attention from this podcast. I'm more familiar with the work of her identical twin sister Kelly.
Anyone else thought this guy was Jason Bateman from arrested development? 😂
59:00
Fastest like I've ever given
Thank you for your stance against hamas🙏🙏 it's not so obvious these days😢
Nice❤⚘💯
Why go to a great lenght by reading the history of Israel from right, center, and left perspectives to have a "well-rounded" view of the conflict but not far enough to also read one from a Palestinian perspective?
This will be a controversial opinion, but the best you can do for any human being is suggest actions in good spirit. But at the end of the day, if Cal decides not to read any book on principle, then that's his right. I don't understand what's so triggering about this.
@@jinwoo78 The point is claiming to have a well-rounded understanding of an issue when you've only read one side of the story. It's like saying you have a well-rounded opinion of the American Revolution even though your education is based in the UK Curriculum only.
9:19
Just realised that when someone says "Click the like" button.
The like button then shows a brief rainbow halo/highlight.
Episodic future thinking is like imagining being in heaven and hell. I know that EFT works. Eg In my religion we are required to pray 5 times a day and most of us do that because the consequences of not praying are horrible.
So there are three reasons to do good deeds
1. Hating to go to hell (negative reinforcement)
2. Loving to go to heaven (positive reinforcement)
3. Out of love for God
My reason for doing it is mainly fear of hell + maybe a bit of hope for heaven.
But doing it just for the love of God and not for rewards is the highest form of motivation which very few can attain.
Salamwalaikoum, Keep going brother may Allah make it easy for you. You can do it dw inshAllah, keep going.
I swear I've seen this guy when visitedd the the Ozarks.
Shit.. I fucking slept good 😭
32:16 As usual, Cal haszero understanding of anyone whose goal lifestyle IS the work, because he's never done any actual creative work. That's not the same thing as being over-identified with your work or expecting your work to fulfill every possible need. It DOES mean that relegating your truly important work to "hobby" or "side hustle" status is fundamentally wasting your time.
He's literally an author and a content creator, and effectively at that I might add! Lolol But to your point, I think what he's more saying is that if you don't desire to make a living or to expand your impact or reach, it's a hobby. I feel he's just saying to be honest with yourself in the level of importance you're giving to whatever you're wanting to do so you can allocate time and energy accordingly. And by the way I'm a singer-songwriter and someone who has a regular job and someone who's building a business so I understand where he's coming from from that angle
@@visionboardmusicvision4the513 You really need to stretch the definition of creative to describe his writing or "content" as creative. Of course he could do it on the side. He's also incredibly lucky because he was able to get an academic job.
@@elizabethhenning778 I understand where you're coming from, but as a writer myself and I'm a singer-songwriter? To be able to get an idea out in a way that is able to translate to another person's consciousness is creative. But that's just how I see it 💕 At the same time I understand where you're coming from cuz I felt similar when Rick Rubin said something simular. But then I reflected and realized that what Rick Rubin is saying is that no matter where we are in life that we should find something that brings us joy even if it's not ultimately the career we want to have. We still have to enjoy the creative process by itself and I feel like what call is saying at least what I took from it anyways, is that we must prioritize In order to make deep work effective, and part of prioritizing means that you have become crystal clear in your outcomes. So if you're outcome is to make money with your creative pursuit, you must be crystal clear on that so that you can prioritize going deep and understanding how to turn it into a business, who that you can work for or what positions are available for you to do what you love, etc. There is a space for everything somewhere, but you do have to do the deep work to create that life for yourself
VERY PRETENTIOUS PERSON.
Nice talk, but 9:26 is BS. Like-moderation had existed way before Facebook and they added nothing to the invention thereof
as some1 who've been addicted to a thing or two in his life, im sorry to say that "an owl that looks really fun" wont get you addicted to a learning app.
Cal It's Ironic that you argue for objectivity and emotion-free approach and then proceed to pick 3 books on Israel that appear to be on different sides, but still ultimately come from one side. If you want some opposing views I recommend llan Pappe's books 10 myths about Israel or The ethnic cleansing of Palestine, or some of Aljazeera's excellent documentaries.
Who is here after watching vaibhav kundar short video 😂😂
Boom
The only thing I dislike about Duolingo is the amount of woke content in the app.
Why not read anything on Palestina? Hmmm🤔🤔🤔
.. as a German Bio Chemist Ph D -
This is genetic
No way to ever “learn “ this
Those who have it
Develop it further by themselves
The others
Are Therapy Resistant
Hope you read 3 books about the history of palestine
Well, if you read only one israeli narrative you won’t understand the issue . Ask an Imam and a Bishop for book recommendations as well, will you ? Why not ?
what
All you do is talk. You don't provide anything. You ramble on and on. I don't understand why people think you are helping them.
pretty messed up that you recommend a zionist book. unsubscribed + deleted your books...
So his ideas on work and all that became invalidated because he read a book about Israel?
Ok and? what did your little boycott do? nothing.