1507: [Part 2] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport

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🗓️ 26 January 2020

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Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on great teachers and the remarkable life. This is part 2 of 2. Episode 1507: [Part 2] On Great Teachers and the Remarkable Life: A Deliberate Practice Case Study by Cal Newport 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/2010/02/08/on-great-teachers-and-the-remarkable-life-a-deliberate-practice-case-study/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	One thing we can all agree on, no one wants another energy crisis.
0:07.1	But just talking about it won't make it go away.
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0:17.0	for everyone.
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0:23.1	on us tomorrow too.
0:25.5	That's enough talking.
0:26.5	Let's get on with it doing.
0:28.4	British Gas.
0:31.0	This episode is brought to you by Network Rail.
0:34.8	It's easy to disappear into your own bubble when you're out and about, with your lost
0:38.7	in your thoughts or lost in nature.
0:41.4	The last thing on your mind is the danger of trains at level crossings.
0:46.6	Beware the bubble, stay aware, take care and help us keep you safe at level crossings.
0:53.7	This is Optimal Living Daily Episode 1507 on great teachers in the remarkable life,
0:59.2	a deliberate practice case study part 2 by CalNuPort of CalNuPort.com and I'm Justin
1:04.9	Mollick.
1:05.9	Happy Sunday.
1:06.9	Welcome to the old podcast, the OLD podcast Optimal Living Daily where I read to you like a big
1:12.5	ongoing audiobook from many different authors.
1:15.1	But today being a continuation from yesterday so I'd recommend listening to yesterday's
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