Dr. Cal Newport says, Do fewer things. Do them better. Know why you’re doing them.

Welcome to the St. Thomas More Academy podcast.  Deacon Brad Watkins, Headmaster of the Academy, is joined by Dr. Jake Noland, our STMA Dean of Faculty and Athletic Director, to talk about the formation of the whole person, especially young men and women in the Catholic liberal arts tradition, all to the greater glory of God. Thank you for this download and taking the time to listen. We hope it is helpful.

In this episode we pick up a conversation from Episode 13 on Dr. Cal Newport's book, Deep Work. Recently, Dr. Newport posted a series of discussions on his blog, Study Hacks, that he summed up as “Do less, do better, know why.” We thought this was a great topic for conversation, and something we can all reflect on in our own lives, but might be especially helpful for students. 

Cal Newport: Study Hacks Blog

Cal Newport: Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World

Jessica Lahey: The Gift of Failure:How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed

Jocko Willink and Lief Babin: Extreme Ownership

Simon Sinek:  Start With Why (book)

Simon Sinek: Start With Why Ted Talk (video)

BBC Article: What Leader Are You? It Depends On Your Parents