There’s a video trending on the internet at the moment arguing that its audience (presumably, young men) should disappear from the world to focus on going “beast mode” on their goals. Cal takes a closer look at this video and argues that it points toward a much larger issue – a mismatch between the modern digital environment and our human brains – that affects all of us. He then answers listener questions and calls and concludes with a tech corner segment. 

 

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo

 

Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

 

Deep Dive: Analog Mode [2:39] 

 

- How do I go about restructuring my life after a shake-up? [29:50] 

- Should I take breaks from my AirPods? [36:03] 

- How can I adopt the discipline ladder to “multi-scale” planning? [38:54] 

- How do I regain a sense of time in a period of isolation and challenge? [43:41] 

- Should I quit some of my side projects? [48:50] 

- CALL: How should I time block on sabbatical? [55:27] 

 

CASE STUDY:  Building Studio Z [1:03:18] 

 

TECH CORNER: Section 230 and Poison Pills [1:15:10] 

 

Links: 

Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow

Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/

Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?

youtube.com/watch?v=p5a7whN1k64

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering. 

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