Cal Newport: Digital Minimalism & Deep Work!
Computer science professor, author of Deep Work
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Cal explains why quitting social media might be the best career move.
🎯 Top Takeaways
- Be so good they can't ignore you: rare and valuable skills are the foundation
- Craftsman mindset vs. passion mindset: focus on what you can offer, not what you can get
- Digital minimalism: choose technology intentionally based on your values
- Email is a tool, not a lifestyle—batch it instead of reacting to every ping
- Attention residue: every time you switch tasks, part of your brain stays behind
💬 Key Quotes
"Email is where ambition goes to die. Deep work is where success is born."
— Cal Newport (00:38:45)
🎬 Must-Watch Moments
Why I Quit Social Media
A professor's radical productivity experiment
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