The biggest difference is Maslow gives you what needs you have by level, Cal is teaching you how to get there. Still, a fantastic process to use when building a new life for yourself.
I’ve been re-inventing myself after a chronic illness and while I am so proud of what I’ve accomplished and the person I’ve become, I tend to have doubts about the big picture stuff. (Especially things like legacy and transformation) This framework is brilliant and helps me see what I’m working on are the foundational elements and once they are in place the big picture things will feel more intuitive and accessible. Thank you, Cal. I’ve always enjoyed your work.
I didn't expect much changes, but wow this v2 really resonated with me, especially since it validated my recent thoughts about focusing on fixing my diet and exercise as the first step to overhauling my life. This updated version seems more concrete and actionable. I'm compelled to do this after I've completely healed from my illness. Thank you for all that you share, Cal! Also excited for the book!
The more I watch this the more it would help people recovering from a mental breakdown. I had my third this past July and every time it happened I lose my routines and habits. I have to rebuild the discipline level every time. It also explains why I have had to put a hold on my service activities. I’m not at that point yet. Thank you!
I prioritize fun and identify with things that bring me joy, even when others may consider them less important. To me, it's about building a meaningful life worth cherishing. Having that North Star value significantly impacts my motivation to stay productive and happy.
Glad to see "Craft" has its own layer now. As you have often said, becoming highly skilled at something, or becoming so good they can't ignore you (to use your book title) is the lever we have to shape our lives. It makes sense that honing my skill is a called-out step in this process. I also like the emphasis on iterating, because none of these layers is ever done and finished. We can always improve. And likewise, this deep life stack is getting better (and more useful) from your iterations. I can't wait to see what this evolves into by the time your deep life book comes out.
“Clarity on multiple scales gives you confidence in the moment” I’m not religious anymore, but if Cal was a preacher I’d be at that church every Sunday
My version of the working memory.txt file is a small notebook I can carry everywhere to contain random thoughts I would normally go to my phone with, as well as the day's to do list. Important for me to have a low tech version.
Your great Hemingway example at 46.26. My deepest work was translating legal texts. When the pomodoro timer buzzes it's like a mini shutdown until the next focused session, so I always made sure to stop when I was on a roll, because I knew I could then get rolling again easily. It sounds counter-intuitive to force stop when you're in flow, but it's a great way to start up again after the break (or the next day).
Love the question about the intrusive thoughts. I have this in deep work and in general and struggled with it for years. I usually think more so of thoughts that don't even have any value, like should I check my emails or did someone leave a message, next thing I know I have lost my flow in deep work. Great stuff from Cal as always.
@Cal - love the new deep life stack v2.0! If you get the Paperlike screen protector for your iPad it will provide more friction and feel much more like you are writing on paper. I use that plus Goodnotes and it is a great note taking solution.
This is pretty similar to how I approached the original deep life stack, except I had to incorporate Values very early. Discipline without Values didn't work as well for me, because Values provided the necessary motivation for Discipline. Then Control/Curtail became immediately necessary, because once I tasted Discipline + Values I didn't want to give that up, but it wasn't sustainable without Control. Everyone may need a slightly different structure to succeed, and I love exploring options that may work for different people, to help them achieve their goals. Thanks for this content!
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📱 *Many people feel controlled by technology, leading to a lack of direction in life. Cal Newport emphasizes the need to address the root problem rather than just symptoms.* 01:35 🔄 *Newport introduces the concept of the Deep Life, an intentional and compelling approach to life that reduces the allure of shallow distractions like social media and games.* 02:01 🔄 *The Deep Life Stack 2.0 is Newport's revised approach, based on extensive feedback and experimentation. It aims to help individuals make drastic changes to the depth experienced in their daily lives.* 03:12 🤔 *Screens are often used to fill a psychological void or cope with psychic pain. The solution Newport proposes is cultivating a deeper life that providesdirection and motivation, making screens less appealing.* 07:35 🔄 *Newport reflects on the shortcomings of the original Deep Life Stack, including the absence of explicit mentions of physical and intellectual growth, craftsmanship, and a lack of ambition.* 13:06 🔄 *The Deep Life Stack 2.0 introduces two distinct stages: Stage 1 focuses on becoming a capable human being, emphasizing discipline, control, craft, and simplification.* 19:45 🔄 *Stage 2 involves cultivating depth on the foundation built in Stage 1. It includes appreciating and getting better at a craft, as well as simplifying and streamlining life for a more intentional and focused existence.* 21:27 🌱 *Stage one: Become a more capable human by mastering discipline, control, and concentration.* 23:18 🌐 *Stage two: Cultivate values, connect with rituals, and, if religious, lean into faith traditions. Develop a foundation before moving forward.* 23:31 🤝 *Stage three: Embrace service and leadership in the community. Being a leader requires being exceptionally capable and serving others sacrificially.* 23:59 🔄 *Stage four: Transformation involves making significant values-based changes, having a clear vision, and making concrete lifestyle changes.* 25:07 🏛️ *Stage five: Legacy is the final step, thinking about the impact you want to leave on the world after you're gone. It's a bigger-picture, mission-oriented perspective.* 26:55 🔁 *Iterate and repeat the Deep Life Stack, giving one to three weeks for each layer, and live with it for six months to a year before iterating again.* 27:24 📚 *The Deep Life Stack 2.0 provides a framework for personal development and productivity, guiding individuals towards a more meaningful and effective life.* 42:46 🚀 *Cal Newport shares his experience working on his doctoral dissertation at MIT, highlighting the challenges of having endless, demanding work with no clean shutdown points.* 44:12 🛑 *Cal introduces the concept of a "shutdown ritual" to address the difficulty of stopping work at incomplete checkpoints, emphasizing the importance of creating hasty checkpoints for ongoing work.* 45:20 📝 *The shutdown ritual involves reflecting on the work in progress, identifying where you're stuck, and jotting down a few things to try the next day, providing a clear plan for resuming work.* 46:58 🔄 *Stopping in the middle of ongoing work can be beneficial, offering a fresh start the next morning with a clearer mind, as seen in the practices of writers like Hemingway.* 47:40 🌅 *Cal suggests viewing the need for a hastily created checkpoint as a feature, not a bug, as it allows for a smoother start the next day and prevents prolonged rumination.* 48:50 🧠 *Cal addresses the issue of intrusive thoughts during deep work, advising on the importance of clarity and planning at multiple scales (daily, weekly, and quarterly) to minimize productivity FOMO.* 53:13 🗓️ *Cal emphasizes the combination of Clarity and Grace in managing productivity, encouraging intentional planning and recognizing that plans will improve over time with experience.* 56:15 🏡 *Cal discusses a case study from Logan, who applied the concept of slow productivity to a house construction project, showcasing the value of steady progress without daily stress.* 59:43 🔄 *Cal expresses excitement about the concept of slow productivity and its potential application to knowledge work, highlighting the contrast between the slow, steady progress in housework and the frenetic pace of many knowledge work environments.* 01:04:18 📚 *Cal Newport discusses the book "Burn the Boats" by Matt Higgins, highlighting its theme of burning bridges for success.* 01:06:11 🧠 *Newport challenges the "courage culture" concept, emphasizing the importance of expertise and skill development over just overcoming fear.* 01:11:28 🗺️ *Rather than discarding Plan Bs, Newport suggests building better Plan As by gaining expertise, training, and strategic planning.* 01:12:54 🎓 *Newport advocates for co-opting the brain as an ally by filling it with evidence-based expertise, making the path to success more manageable.* 01:14:26 🏎️ *Newport criticizes the oversimplified message of courage culture, exemplified by a Pixar movie, stressing the need for dedicated training and skill development.* Made with HARPA AI
1:13:24 It’s all about racing to learn, not just learning to race. Cars 4. Casting: Huberman: neurobiological car, Cal: slow car , Jessy: artistic car lol
I am sorry I am fairly new to the podcast (though not Cal's writing). Does anybody understand exactly how we can begin defining and filling out our stacks? Maybe there is a written resource for building this out and personalizing it? Thank you!
Im addicted to media in the evening because i delay going to bed because i sleep restrict in order to avoid insomnia. On top of it, i have severe chronic pain especially in the evening. I really struggle to motivate myself to be productive when im in pain.
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 📱 Screens often distract us from addressing deeper issues in our lives, leading to a lack of direction and energy. The solution is not just reducing screen time but systematically overhauling our lives to be more intentional and compelling. 02:15 🔄 Cal Newport introduces Deep Life Stack 2.0, an evidence-based approach to cultivating a deep life. It addresses shortcomings from the original stack, incorporating feedback and new elements for a more comprehensive plan. 05:58 🧘 Screens often serve as a distraction to cover psychic pain or discomfort in our lives. The goal is to cultivate a deeper life that provides direction, purpose, and meaningful engagement, making screens less appealing. 08:59 🔄 The original Deep Life Stack had limitations, including a lack of explicit focus on physical and intellectual growth, craftsmanship, and a clear separation of initiatives. Newport introduces a revised version with distinct stages for becoming a capable human and cultivating depth. 13:45 🔄 Stage one of the Deep Life Stack 2.0 focuses on becoming a capable human being, emphasizing discipline in body, mind, and heart, control over time and obligations, learning craftsmanship, and simplification. Stage two involves cultivating depth on this foundation. 21:27 🌐 Cal Newport introduces the Deep Life Stack 2.0, a framework for personal development. 23:18 🛠️ The Deep Life Stack involves progressing through layers: Capability, Code & Rituals (Values), Service, Transformation, and Legacy. 24:53 🔄 Iteration is crucial. Each layer is given 1-3 weeks of focused attention, followed by a 6-month to a year period of living with the changes before iterating again. 26:40 🚀 Legacy, the final layer, involves thinking about the impact you want to leave on the world, emphasizing long-term visions. 27:10 📱 Deep work is not about adding extra tasks but efficiently approaching existing tasks, both cognitively demanding and softskill-related, in dedicated contexts for better results. 42:04 🚧 Cal Newport shares a personal experience of dealing with endless, demanding work during his doctoral dissertation, emphasizing the difficulty of finding clean shutdown points in ongoing tasks. 44:12 📝 Newport introduces the concept of a "shutdown ritual" to handle the challenge of stopping work in the middle of ongoing tasks. This ritual involves both closing open loops and reflecting on the work in progress, creating a hasty checkpoint for the next day. 46:58 🌅 Newport highlights the benefits of stopping work in the middle of ongoing tasks, comparing it to how writers like Hemingway preferred to end writing sessions mid-paragraph to maintain momentum for the next day. 48:50 🧠 A listener seeks advice on dealing with intrusive thoughts during deep work, experiencing a fear of missing out (FOMO) on other tasks. Newport recommends clarity through time block planning and weekly planning, coupled with grace for oneself, to alleviate such concerns. 53:54 📄 Cal Newport discusses the importance of the "working memory.txt" file for impromptu ideas during concentration. He recommends clearing this file daily as part of a full shutdown routine, emphasizing its role as an extension of the brain, not a permanent storage system. 01:03:38 📚 Cal Newport discusses the book "Burn the Boats" by Matt Higgins, emphasizing the concept of burning boats to commit fully to a mission. 01:05:28 🛤️ Courage culture vs. Episodic Future Thinking: Newport challenges the notion of "courage culture" and suggests that building expertise and realistic plans is more effective than just overcoming fear. 01:08:57 🏔️ Uphill path to success: Newport illustrates the challenging journey to success, emphasizing the importance of expertise and preparation in overcoming obstacles. 01:10:48 🧠 Work with your brain, not against it: Newport advocates for aligning your goals with your brain's understanding and expertise, co-opting your brain as an ally rather than overcoming it as an obstacle. 01:12:26 🔄 Build better Plan A's: Newport suggests focusing on improving your primary plans rather than discarding backup plans, emphasizing the role of skills and training in achieving success. Made with HARPA AI
Great video..Delivery practices is the key.. By the way in a Naval ceremony, the speech's person, said that she was inspired on the Cartoon, Confu Panda and everybody should see the movie.. On futures videos can you comment's on that.. Since you mentions the cars movie on this one. Thank you.
Based on your first two questions, maybe deep work (minimal context switching) needs to be the first discipline. And/or, is discipline a value, and at level I, we’re talking about where to apply our discipline?
Social Media for me..more like Instagram than anything. I have issues, I want to feel I want to belong but in reality everybody is a stranger really so I do good some times and right back at it again
I just wanna say in Cars 3, Cruz -is- a newer, high precision car, and she does train with Lighning McQueen quite extensively. I think the point of the movie is combining new with old, not as much the courage culture, but overall i do agree. I really hate it when movies have newcomers be the best at something just because they have the "heart", which really misled an entire generation
Great podcast until the very end. Sorry sorry Sir but you obviously missed some key details on cars 3. Only know this because it's my son's favorite one, but: Cruz had trained her whole life and was training the top racers in the field. But when lightning came to see her he was so impressed by her driving that he assumed she was a new racer coming in. Also, lightning put her in the race when he realized that as she trained alongside him with the old school racers he realized that they and himself had passed down the knowledge that she would need to beat the competitors and at every step of the training she had actually outperformed him. It's when she wasn't focused on those that doubted her that she was able to do so well. And then he just used the same mental coaching that she used on him and turned it around on her during the big race. But again it is awesome movie about talking cars so 🤷♂️
You lost me at the Community Service and Legacy. In no way I can relate this to successful people, that I know or celebrities. I think these two themes are so intimate personal, there is no way to try to convince someone it is useful to their lives, because logic dont follow, and sometimes, not even on the emotional side of it. But as for the rest, awesome insights as always.
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This is the best podcast on the internet
Let me correct it.
This is the most practical podcast on the internet.
two in one
Totally agree. Cal is improving lives in the most practical yet profound way.
Thanks-I just found him now from Rich Roll
We definitely need a CalGPT
I feel like Cal is the parental figure I never had. Thanks man.
12:50 - Real beginning.
I need a full book on Deep Life Stack 2.0😍🙌
This reminds me of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
This is fantastic for people like me who are starting from scratch after experiencing loss.
Correct. Cal Newport maybe unknowingly recreating self actualizing psychology from scratch without realizing it here.
The biggest difference is Maslow gives you what needs you have by level, Cal is teaching you how to get there.
Still, a fantastic process to use when building a new life for yourself.
This man is God's gift to humanity ❤❤❤❤
I’ve been re-inventing myself after a chronic illness and while I am so proud of what I’ve accomplished and the person I’ve become, I tend to have doubts about the big picture stuff. (Especially things like legacy and transformation) This framework is brilliant and helps me see what I’m working on are the foundational elements and once they are in place the big picture things will feel more intuitive and accessible. Thank you, Cal. I’ve always enjoyed your work.
The expertly drawn brain is my favorite part of this episode.
I didn't expect much changes, but wow this v2 really resonated with me, especially since it validated my recent thoughts about focusing on fixing my diet and exercise as the first step to overhauling my life.
This updated version seems more concrete and actionable. I'm compelled to do this after I've completely healed from my illness. Thank you for all that you share, Cal! Also excited for the book!
The more I watch this the more it would help people recovering from a mental breakdown. I had my third this past July and every time it happened I lose my routines and habits. I have to rebuild the discipline level every time. It also explains why I have had to put a hold on my service activities. I’m not at that point yet. Thank you!
I finally feel like I found the mentor I was looking for. Thank you very much Cal! 🎉
I prioritize fun and identify with things that bring me joy, even when others may consider them less important. To me, it's about building a meaningful life worth cherishing. Having that North Star value significantly impacts my motivation to stay productive and happy.
Cal, from 50.00 is surely your most concise and practical illustration of the value of multi-scale planning.
Glad to see "Craft" has its own layer now. As you have often said, becoming highly skilled at something, or becoming so good they can't ignore you (to use your book title) is the lever we have to shape our lives. It makes sense that honing my skill is a called-out step in this process. I also like the emphasis on iterating, because none of these layers is ever done and finished. We can always improve. And likewise, this deep life stack is getting better (and more useful) from your iterations. I can't wait to see what this evolves into by the time your deep life book comes out.
Was just about to get going with the original. I’ll start with this one!
Hey Cal! Thanks for this Deep Content!
“Clarity on multiple scales gives you confidence in the moment”
I’m not religious anymore, but if Cal was a preacher I’d be at that church every Sunday
Thank you Cal for these videos. They are incredible. I plan on applying all of your teachings to improve my life.
Great content for mankind❤
My version of the working memory.txt file is a small notebook I can carry everywhere to contain random thoughts I would normally go to my phone with, as well as the day's to do list. Important for me to have a low tech version.
Boiiiii am I pumped about this video
Your great Hemingway example at 46.26. My deepest work was translating legal texts. When the pomodoro timer buzzes it's like a mini shutdown until the next focused session, so I always made sure to stop when I was on a roll, because I knew I could then get rolling again easily. It sounds counter-intuitive to force stop when you're in flow, but it's a great way to start up again after the break (or the next day).
Love the question about the intrusive thoughts. I have this in deep work and in general and struggled with it for years. I usually think more so of thoughts that don't even have any value, like should I check my emails or did someone leave a message, next thing I know I have lost my flow in deep work. Great stuff from Cal as always.
I came for practical advice but stayed for Cal's character. That ending is hilarious. I love this podcast, thank you guys!
this makes so much sense 10000%
@Cal - love the new deep life stack v2.0! If you get the Paperlike screen protector for your iPad it will provide more friction and feel much more like you are writing on paper. I use that plus Goodnotes and it is a great note taking solution.
Thanks Dr Newport I love your books ❤
This is pretty similar to how I approached the original deep life stack, except I had to incorporate Values very early. Discipline without Values didn't work as well for me, because Values provided the necessary motivation for Discipline. Then Control/Curtail became immediately necessary, because once I tasted Discipline + Values I didn't want to give that up, but it wasn't sustainable without Control.
Everyone may need a slightly different structure to succeed, and I love exploring options that may work for different people, to help them achieve their goals. Thanks for this content!
Good stuff. Thank you sir.
I love this dude, Cal. He gets it = )
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 📱 *Many people feel controlled by technology, leading to a lack of direction in life. Cal Newport emphasizes the need to address the root problem rather than just symptoms.*
01:35 🔄 *Newport introduces the concept of the Deep Life, an intentional and compelling approach to life that reduces the allure of shallow distractions like social media and games.*
02:01 🔄 *The Deep Life Stack 2.0 is Newport's revised approach, based on extensive feedback and experimentation. It aims to help individuals make drastic changes to the depth experienced in their daily lives.*
03:12 🤔 *Screens are often used to fill a psychological void or cope with psychic pain. The solution Newport proposes is cultivating a deeper life that providesdirection and motivation, making screens less appealing.*
07:35 🔄 *Newport reflects on the shortcomings of the original Deep Life Stack, including the absence of explicit mentions of physical and intellectual growth, craftsmanship, and a lack of ambition.*
13:06 🔄 *The Deep Life Stack 2.0 introduces two distinct stages: Stage 1 focuses on becoming a capable human being, emphasizing discipline, control, craft, and simplification.*
19:45 🔄 *Stage 2 involves cultivating depth on the foundation built in Stage 1. It includes appreciating and getting better at a craft, as well as simplifying and streamlining life for a more intentional and focused existence.*
21:27 🌱 *Stage one: Become a more capable human by mastering discipline, control, and concentration.*
23:18 🌐 *Stage two: Cultivate values, connect with rituals, and, if religious, lean into faith traditions. Develop a foundation before moving forward.*
23:31 🤝 *Stage three: Embrace service and leadership in the community. Being a leader requires being exceptionally capable and serving others sacrificially.*
23:59 🔄 *Stage four: Transformation involves making significant values-based changes, having a clear vision, and making concrete lifestyle changes.*
25:07 🏛️ *Stage five: Legacy is the final step, thinking about the impact you want to leave on the world after you're gone. It's a bigger-picture, mission-oriented perspective.*
26:55 🔁 *Iterate and repeat the Deep Life Stack, giving one to three weeks for each layer, and live with it for six months to a year before iterating again.*
27:24 📚 *The Deep Life Stack 2.0 provides a framework for personal development and productivity, guiding individuals towards a more meaningful and effective life.*
42:46 🚀 *Cal Newport shares his experience working on his doctoral dissertation at MIT, highlighting the challenges of having endless, demanding work with no clean shutdown points.*
44:12 🛑 *Cal introduces the concept of a "shutdown ritual" to address the difficulty of stopping work at incomplete checkpoints, emphasizing the importance of creating hasty checkpoints for ongoing work.*
45:20 📝 *The shutdown ritual involves reflecting on the work in progress, identifying where you're stuck, and jotting down a few things to try the next day, providing a clear plan for resuming work.*
46:58 🔄 *Stopping in the middle of ongoing work can be beneficial, offering a fresh start the next morning with a clearer mind, as seen in the practices of writers like Hemingway.*
47:40 🌅 *Cal suggests viewing the need for a hastily created checkpoint as a feature, not a bug, as it allows for a smoother start the next day and prevents prolonged rumination.*
48:50 🧠 *Cal addresses the issue of intrusive thoughts during deep work, advising on the importance of clarity and planning at multiple scales (daily, weekly, and quarterly) to minimize productivity FOMO.*
53:13 🗓️ *Cal emphasizes the combination of Clarity and Grace in managing productivity, encouraging intentional planning and recognizing that plans will improve over time with experience.*
56:15 🏡 *Cal discusses a case study from Logan, who applied the concept of slow productivity to a house construction project, showcasing the value of steady progress without daily stress.*
59:43 🔄 *Cal expresses excitement about the concept of slow productivity and its potential application to knowledge work, highlighting the contrast between the slow, steady progress in housework and the frenetic pace of many knowledge work environments.*
01:04:18 📚 *Cal Newport discusses the book "Burn the Boats" by Matt Higgins, highlighting its theme of burning bridges for success.*
01:06:11 🧠 *Newport challenges the "courage culture" concept, emphasizing the importance of expertise and skill development over just overcoming fear.*
01:11:28 🗺️ *Rather than discarding Plan Bs, Newport suggests building better Plan As by gaining expertise, training, and strategic planning.*
01:12:54 🎓 *Newport advocates for co-opting the brain as an ally by filling it with evidence-based expertise, making the path to success more manageable.*
01:14:26 🏎️ *Newport criticizes the oversimplified message of courage culture, exemplified by a Pixar movie, stressing the need for dedicated training and skill development.*
Made with HARPA AI
1:13:24 It’s all about racing to learn, not just learning to race. Cars 4. Casting: Huberman: neurobiological car, Cal: slow car , Jessy: artistic car lol
I am sorry I am fairly new to the podcast (though not Cal's writing). Does anybody understand exactly how we can begin defining and filling out our stacks? Maybe there is a written resource for building this out and personalizing it? Thank you!
Im addicted to media in the evening because i delay going to bed because i sleep restrict in order to avoid insomnia. On top of it, i have severe chronic pain especially in the evening. I really struggle to motivate myself to be productive when im in pain.
I'm sorry that you're dealing with chronic pain, that must be really hard. I can't help but I'm rooting for you!
Maybe give kratom a shot. Works wonders for pain (and motivation)
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 📱 Screens often distract us from addressing deeper issues in our lives, leading to a lack of direction and energy. The solution is not just reducing screen time but systematically overhauling our lives to be more intentional and compelling.
02:15 🔄 Cal Newport introduces Deep Life Stack 2.0, an evidence-based approach to cultivating a deep life. It addresses shortcomings from the original stack, incorporating feedback and new elements for a more comprehensive plan.
05:58 🧘 Screens often serve as a distraction to cover psychic pain or discomfort in our lives. The goal is to cultivate a deeper life that provides direction, purpose, and meaningful engagement, making screens less appealing.
08:59 🔄 The original Deep Life Stack had limitations, including a lack of explicit focus on physical and intellectual growth, craftsmanship, and a clear separation of initiatives. Newport introduces a revised version with distinct stages for becoming a capable human and cultivating depth.
13:45 🔄 Stage one of the Deep Life Stack 2.0 focuses on becoming a capable human being, emphasizing discipline in body, mind, and heart, control over time and obligations, learning craftsmanship, and simplification. Stage two involves cultivating depth on this foundation.
21:27 🌐 Cal Newport introduces the Deep Life Stack 2.0, a framework for personal development.
23:18 🛠️ The Deep Life Stack involves progressing through layers: Capability, Code & Rituals (Values), Service, Transformation, and Legacy.
24:53 🔄 Iteration is crucial. Each layer is given 1-3 weeks of focused attention, followed by a 6-month to a year period of living with the changes before iterating again.
26:40 🚀 Legacy, the final layer, involves thinking about the impact you want to leave on the world, emphasizing long-term visions.
27:10 📱 Deep work is not about adding extra tasks but efficiently approaching existing tasks, both cognitively demanding and softskill-related, in dedicated contexts for better results.
42:04 🚧 Cal Newport shares a personal experience of dealing with endless, demanding work during his doctoral dissertation, emphasizing the difficulty of finding clean shutdown points in ongoing tasks.
44:12 📝 Newport introduces the concept of a "shutdown ritual" to handle the challenge of stopping work in the middle of ongoing tasks. This ritual involves both closing open loops and reflecting on the work in progress, creating a hasty checkpoint for the next day.
46:58 🌅 Newport highlights the benefits of stopping work in the middle of ongoing tasks, comparing it to how writers like Hemingway preferred to end writing sessions mid-paragraph to maintain momentum for the next day.
48:50 🧠 A listener seeks advice on dealing with intrusive thoughts during deep work, experiencing a fear of missing out (FOMO) on other tasks. Newport recommends clarity through time block planning and weekly planning, coupled with grace for oneself, to alleviate such concerns.
53:54 📄 Cal Newport discusses the importance of the "working memory.txt" file for impromptu ideas during concentration. He recommends clearing this file daily as part of a full shutdown routine, emphasizing its role as an extension of the brain, not a permanent storage system.
01:03:38 📚 Cal Newport discusses the book "Burn the Boats" by Matt Higgins, emphasizing the concept of burning boats to commit fully to a mission.
01:05:28 🛤️ Courage culture vs. Episodic Future Thinking: Newport challenges the notion of "courage culture" and suggests that building expertise and realistic plans is more effective than just overcoming fear.
01:08:57 🏔️ Uphill path to success: Newport illustrates the challenging journey to success, emphasizing the importance of expertise and preparation in overcoming obstacles.
01:10:48 🧠 Work with your brain, not against it: Newport advocates for aligning your goals with your brain's understanding and expertise, co-opting your brain as an ally rather than overcoming it as an obstacle.
01:12:26 🔄 Build better Plan A's: Newport suggests focusing on improving your primary plans rather than discarding backup plans, emphasizing the role of skills and training in achieving success.
Made with HARPA AI
Thank you!
I think Cal would make a really good youth pastor.
Great video..Delivery practices is the key..
By the way in a Naval ceremony, the speech's person, said that she was inspired on the Cartoon, Confu Panda and everybody should see the movie..
On futures videos can you comment's on that.. Since you mentions the cars movie on this one.
Thank you.
Are the different parts of the stack done simultaneously?
I feel like Cal would make a really good youth pastor
Based on your first two questions, maybe deep work (minimal context switching) needs to be the first discipline. And/or, is discipline a value, and at level I, we’re talking about where to apply our discipline?
Social Media for me..more like Instagram than anything. I have issues, I want to feel I want to belong but in reality everybody is a stranger really so I do good some times and right back at it again
Tina Huang brought me here. Thanks
Does the appreciation for the person & their craftsmanship have to be the same craft as the one I’m working on?
Like if distraction is what brought you here
Great content... salute
Can I find this podcast on the audible app ?
I just wanna say in Cars 3, Cruz -is- a newer, high precision car, and she does train with Lighning McQueen quite extensively. I think the point of the movie is combining new with old, not as much the courage culture, but overall i do agree. I really hate it when movies have newcomers be the best at something just because they have the "heart", which really misled an entire generation
Great podcast until the very end. Sorry sorry Sir but you obviously missed some key details on cars 3. Only know this because it's my son's favorite one, but: Cruz had trained her whole life and was training the top racers in the field. But when lightning came to see her he was so impressed by her driving that he assumed she was a new racer coming in. Also, lightning put her in the race when he realized that as she trained alongside him with the old school racers he realized that they and himself had passed down the knowledge that she would need to beat the competitors and at every step of the training she had actually outperformed him. It's when she wasn't focused on those that doubted her that she was able to do so well. And then he just used the same mental coaching that she used on him and turned it around on her during the big race. But again it is awesome movie about talking cars so 🤷♂️
She's podcast with the title of change your life fast!
Sees that the video is an hour and 17 minutes.
Scrolls on past my face... :-)
Where do you keep your notes you need for future reference
Can someone give examples of “heart” disciplines?
Sounds like Cal needs a Paperlike on his iPad! It will add that friction he likes on the Remarkable :)
I just stuffed my mouth Oreos as he mentions his example
EFT sounds a lot like anxiety... overthinking the way things will work out...and Courage Culture sounds like "feel the fear and do it anyway"
Where do professional / work disciplines go, under "mind"?
@calnewport get a paper like screen protector for your iPad.
Your videos have hours long durations. I need pdfs of these talks.
Get a paper-like film to put on your iPad
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Get a paperlike for your ipad. Males a difference
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Sounds interesting, but without concrete examples it's all vague.
You lost me at the Community Service and Legacy.
In no way I can relate this to successful people, that I know or celebrities. I think these two themes are so intimate personal, there is no way to try to convince someone it is useful to their lives, because logic dont follow, and sometimes, not even on the emotional side of it.
But as for the rest, awesome insights as always.
Why would I? My life is very good. RUclipsrs...
This is the only podcast that cast my attention, thank you Cal.
But your drawings are terrible hahaha
buy a new shirt dude
Unbearable to listen to. Had a great start and all the rest was as boring as sitting at university desk.i am not a robot who needs software upgrade
For the algorithm 🤩🥰💪🫶😁😎👌🥸🤓🥳🫡