The Abstractable Podcast

36 : Cal Newport – Doing Deep Work

Listen Later

There has never been a better time to invest in your ability to do Deep Work. It is something which is elusive and in short supply.

Today’s episode is inspired by book Deep Work by Cal Newport.

  • [00:00] Introduction |
  • [01:29] Impression to Kanye West, American rapper |
  • [15:00] Author Overview: Carl Newport |
  • [19:29] What is Deep Work |
  • [26:01] Example idea in the book Deep Work |
  • [29:00] Why Deep Work is good for you? |
  • [32:12] Why Deep Work is valuable to modern   world? |
  • [49:41] Rules of Deep Work; 1st  Rule: Work Deeply |
  • [57:24] 2nd Rule: Embrace boredom |
  • [1:01:13] 3rd Rule: Quit Social Media |
  • [1:04:30] 4th Rule: Drain the Shallows |
  • [1:10:05] Where is the world heading now? |
  • [1:16:05] Explaining F.A.N.G |
  • [1:28:28] Episode’s quote: Wrap Up

    • As with each episode, we pluck out what most resonated from the book and how we would like to bring it into our lives.

    ---

    If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to receive new episodes each week.

    Follow us, access show notes (including books mentioned) and our listen to audio on the go: http://abstractable.co/

    Subscribe to the YT channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=abstractable

    ---

    Stay connected:

    Follow Abstractable on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabstractable

    Follow Abstractable on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theabstractable

    Follow Abstractable on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abstractable/

    You can find The Abstractable Podcast on:

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-abstractable-podcast/id1502025982

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/115u4wd7QGR7EXCLXeiJ27

    Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9yc3Mud2hvb3Noa2FhLmNvbS9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC9pZC8xMTM2Mg

    ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store
    The Abstractable PodcastBy Ryan Griffin & Lachlan Smith

    More shows like The Abstractable Podcast

    View all
    The Joe Rogan Experience by Joe Rogan

    The Joe Rogan Experience

    229,674 Listeners