In this replay of a classic episode from March 2024, Cal discusses his transformative experience using a small analog notebook to tackle a complicated problem in his life. He makes the broader argument that sometimes simple analog tools can far exceed the utility of their digital counterparts.
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Below are the questions covered in today’s episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.
DEEP DIVE:
– Single-Purpose Notebooks [1:21]
QUESTIONS:
– If “pseudo-productivity” isn’t effective, why is it so common? [21:58]
– Can you explain the difference between limiting missions, projects, and daily goals? [29:54]
– Should everyone buy a $50 notebook? [34:18]
– How does “Slow Productivity” relate to mental models and first principles? [43:08]
– Should I read your new book slowly? [47:40]
CALL:
– Struggling writer obsessing over quality [53:10]
CASE STUDY:
– Applying lifestyle-centric career planning [58:14]
SOMETHING INTERESTING:
– TikTok Falters [1:01:39]
YOUTUBE TITLE:
– Forget Your Phone. You Need a Single-Purpose Notebook! | Cal Newport
LINKS:
Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow
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Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?
https://www.notebookstories.com/2013/05/06/picasso-sketchbook/
https://www.anothermanmag.com/life-culture/10788/remembering-bruce-chatwin-the-greatest-travel-writer-that-ever-lived
https://www.notebookstories.com/2023/12/22/a-notebook-in-the-movie-elf/
https://www.wsj.com/tech/personal-tech/quitting-tiktok-less-swiping-more-sleeping-1e166a39?page=1
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/tiktok-and-the-fall-of-the-social-media-giants
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