2679: Do What Works, Not What’s Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and Our Fear of Reality-Based Planning by Cal Newport

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Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog tells you to do what works, not what's satisfying Episode 2679: Do What Works, Not What’s Satisfying: Pseudo-Striving and Our Fear of Reality-Based Planning 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/2012/04/29/do-what-works-not-whats-satisfying-pseudo-striving-and-our-fear-of-reality-based-planning/ 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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0:00.0	Did you know choosing the train over your car can cut your carbon footprint by up to two thirds?
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1:01.0	This is Optimal Living Daily Episode 2679. Do what works, not what's satisfying.
1:07.0	Sido's striving and our fear of reality-based planning by CalNewportofcalnewport.com.
1:13.0	And I'm Justin Malik. Happy Friday, welcome to Optimal Living Daily or OLD or old, one of a few shows where we read articles to you.
1:21.0	And the title of this one sounds a bit complicated, but I think it's got a great message.
1:26.0	So with that, we're going to get right to it as we optimize your life.
1:31.0	Do what works, not what's satisfying. Sido's striving and our fear of reality-based planning by CalNewportofcalnewport.com.
1:44.0	The Dune Revelation. In July 2009, I took a trip to San Francisco.
1:50.0	At some point, I ended up hiking at a sand-dune nature preserve, not far south from Monterey on Highway 1.
1:57.0	What I remember about this hike is a thought that struck not long into the route.
2:02.0	In the summer of 2009, I was two months from defending my PhD dissertation.
2:06.0	I had arranged for a postdoc after graduation, but found the academic market beyond to be uncertain for me and my skills.
2:14.0	It was in this context that I had my insight.
2:17.0	Why Hentai systematically studied the most successful senior grad students when I first arrived at MIT?
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