2639: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of Work? by Cal Newport

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Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog talks about the work required to become exceptional Episode 2639: Does Being Exceptional Require an Exceptional Amount of Work? 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: https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2008/11/07/does-being-exceptional-require-an-exceptional-amount-of-work/ Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:58.8	Conditions and exclations apply. This is Optimal Living Daily Episode 2639. Does being
1:04.1	exceptional require an exceptional amount of work by Kell Newport of KellNewport.com?
1:11.0	And I'm Justin Malik. I'm jump right into today's post as we optimize your life.
1:20.1	Does being exceptional require an exceptional amount of work by Kell Newport of KellNewport.com?
1:28.1	The Obama Method. In response to my recent article on Misery
1:32.1	Poker, a reader commented, I wonder about the really exceptional people. Does Barack
1:37.7	Obama build a realistic schedule? Maybe extraordinary stress is required to accomplish extraordinary
1:44.7	feats. Another reader added, I think extraordinary sacrifices are required for great accomplishments.
1:52.3	This is a fascinating argument. Study Hacks, as you know, is driven by the Zen Validictorian
1:57.2	philosophy, which claims that it's possible to be both relaxed and impressive. But these
2:04.7	commenters are pushing back on this worldview. It's one thing they know to have a successful
2:10.1	college career that is also relaxed, but is it possible to have an exceptional career
2:15.6	without overwhelming amounts of work? In this post, I claim it is possible. And I'll
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