552: Case Study: How Could We Save This Ridiculously Overloaded Grind by Cal Newport

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🗓️ 15 June 2017

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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. Episode 552: Case Study: How Could We Save This Ridiculously Overloaded Grind by Cal Newport (Career Advice). The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2008/09/12/case-study-how-could-we-save-this-ridiculously-overloaded-grind Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This is Optimal Living Daily Episode 552 Case Study.
0:04.2	How could we save this ridiculously overloaded grind
0:07.1	by CalNewportofCalNewport.com?
0:09.5	And I'm Justin Mollick.
0:10.9	What's going on, Life Optimizer?
0:12.7	Thank you for being here.
0:14.1	If you're new here, every single day I narrate
0:16.1	the best blogs I can find that I think will help you
0:19.0	optimize your life.
0:20.5	And of course, that is with permission from the authors.
0:23.4	I try to keep these intros nice and minimal for you,
0:25.3	so let's get to today's post as we optimize your life.
0:30.2	Case Study.
0:33.0	How could we save this ridiculously overloaded grind
0:36.8	by CalNewportofCalNewport.com?
0:40.4	The tale of a seriously stressed student.
0:43.7	I recently came across this note from a high school student.
0:46.5	It was posted anonymously on a public college discussion forum.
0:50.0	Quote,
0:51.0	I do a lot.
0:52.6	I'm a costumer for the school play.
0:54.7	I play three instruments.
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