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Modern WisdomMay 6, 2021

#317 - Cal Newport - How To Master Your Email Overload

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Guest: Cal Newport

Notable books mentioned: Deep Work by Cal Newport, Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport, The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler, A World Without Email by Cal Newport

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Deep Work
Cal Newport

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Digital Minimalism
Cal Newport

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The Art of Impossible
Steven Kotler

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Cal Newport is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University and an author. Email has changed the way we collaborate and work. Free, frictionless, instant communication sounds great, but many workers are tyrannised by their email inbox, no matter how many productivity tools they add in. Cal is proposing a new type of solution to this overload. Expect to learn why workers checking their email every 6 minutes is neutering productivity, how reducing your email can improve how good you are at your job, why you need more than 5 email addresses, Cal's advice for changing your company culture around email and much more...
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  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals seeking fulfillment and purpose in their work and personal lives. and Individuals seeking a more meaningful and focused life.
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Deep Work
Cal Newport
Best for Individuals seeking fulfillment and purpose in their work and personal lives.Often cited around importance of deep work

“The book Deep Work is about that.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking fulfillment and purpose in their work and personal lives.
Key quote: “I want a deeper life.”
The host discusses the significance of Cal Newport's philosophy of deep work in enhancing productivity and fulfillment in both professional and personal life. They emphasize the growing need for individuals to seek deeper meaning and structure in their lives, particularly in a world filled with distractions like email and social media.
ASIN: B0189PVAWY
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Digital Minimalism
Cal Newport
Best for Individuals seeking a more meaningful and focused lifeOften cited around impact of digital distractions

“And then probably digital minimalism. Which is more about your phone and social media in your personal life.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals seeking a more meaningful and focused life
Key quote: “So probably digital minimalism, which is more about your phone and social media in your personal life.”
The host discusses the concept of 'digital minimalism' as a way to enhance personal life outside of work by reducing distractions from technology. This book is mentioned as part of a broader philosophy aimed at achieving a deeper, more fulfilling life amidst the chaos of modern digital engagement.
ASIN: 0525542876
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The Art of Impossible
Steven Kotler
Best for Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and understanding of flow states.Often cited around flow and productivity

“The speaker highly recommends Steven Kotler's book, which discusses the biology of flow and peak performance.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals seeking to improve their productivity and understanding of flow states.
Key quote: “Dude, you would love it. I highly, highly recommend it.”
The host mentions 'The Art of Impossible' to emphasize the importance of understanding the biology behind achieving flow states. He highlights Steven Kotler's insights on how emotions can disrupt productivity and flow, making the book a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their performance.
ASIN: B087D7QC2Q
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A World Without Email
Cal Newport
Best for professionals seeking deeper work engagementOften cited around impact of email on productivity

“The title of my book discusses the hyperactive hive mind and how reducing email can improve work efficiency.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: professionals seeking deeper work engagement
Key quote: “The book A World Without Email is about the structural and organizational obstacles to having this more fulfilling work.”
The host discusses how email and social media hinder productivity and flow, referencing Cal Newport's book 'A World Without Email' to highlight the structural obstacles to fulfilling work. The conversation emphasizes the need for a deeper life and the hunger for meaningful engagement in both work and personal life.
ASIN: 0525536558
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