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1105: The Difference Between Experiments and Goals: How to Balance Spontaneity with the Focused Pursuit of Fame

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🗓️ 20 December 2018

⏱️ 12 minutes

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Summary

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares the difference between experiments and goals and how to balance spontaneity with the focused pursuit of fame. Episode 1105: The Difference Between Experiments and Goals: How to Balance Spontaneity with the Focused Pursuit of Fame Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/07/16/the-difference-between-experiments-and-goals-how-to-balance-spontaneity-with-the-focused-pursuit-of-fame/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This is Optimal Living Daily Episode 1105, the difference between experiments and goals,

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how to balance spontaneity with a focused pursuit of fame by Cal Newport of CalNewport.com

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and I'm Justin Mollick. Happy Thursday and welcome to one of the only podcasts in the

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The difference between experiments and goals, how to balance spontaneity with a focused

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pursuit of fame by CalNewport of CalNewport.com.

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