Unmistakable Classic: How to Be So Good They Can’t Ignore You

The Unmistakable Creative Podcast

Srinivas Rao

Society & Culture

4.8 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2014

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

In this unmistakable classic we revisit our interview with Georgetown professor and author Cal Newport who talks to us about how to be so good they can't ignore you.

How Cal Has Blended a Traditional and Untraditional Path
A Look at the Early Creation Process of Cal's Study Guides
Lessons from the MIT Theory of Computation Group
The Importance of Focus and Resisting Distractions
What it Takes to Develop Career Capital (Rare and Valuable Skills)
How Skills Give You More Leverage Than a Set Career Path
The Arbitrary Advice of Following Your Passion – And Why It's Flawed
Why You have to Become Really Good at Something to Love Your Work
Traits That Lead People to Absolutely Love What They Do
Making the Transition Match Theory to Capital Theory
The Philosophy of Deep Work and Becoming a Master of Your Craft
Why Cal Newport has No Social Media Accounts
The Importance of Developing Taste in Your Work
Looking at the Mission Behind Somebody's Work
The Framework of Little Bets to Make Progress with Your Ideas
Why Publishers are Like Investors When it Comes to Your Book Deal
Finding the Threads that Persist in Your Body of Work

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0:00.0	I'm Srenny Rao and this is the Un Mistakable Creative Podcast where I speak with
0:07.2	creative entrepreneurs artists and other insanely interesting people to hear
0:11.8	their stories learn about their molding moments, tipping points, and spectacular takeoffs. This is a passenger announcement. You can now book your train on Uber and get 10% back in credits to spend on Uber Eats
0:37.0	So you can order your own fries instead of eating everyone else's
0:42.0	Trains now on Uber.
0:44.0	T's and C's apply.
0:46.0	Check the Uber app.
0:47.0	Do you hear that?
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1:04.0	cost down for everyone and help cut UK carbon emissions to nothing.
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1:15.0	Imagine sweeping through green fields, floating five feet above ground, sun on your face as you slide by on track to your
1:27.2	destination, not a care in the world as you simply lean back.
1:33.0	And before you know it, you're there.
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