What can an obscure theory of industrial productivity teach us about producing better results in a distracted world? In this episode, Cal is joined by the #1 New York Times bestselling author David Epstein to explore this question. They dive deep into a chapter of Epstein’s new book, INSIDE THE BOX, that makes a surprising connection between the so-called “Theory of Constraints” and personal productivity.
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INTERVIEW:
– (3:04) How Do I Get from Busy to Better? (w/ David Epstein)
INBOX:
– (1:00:19) A suggestion to break digital news app addictions
– (1:05:54) A reaction to a recent newsletter
WHAT IS CAL UP TO:
– (1:15:02) What Cal read
– (1:16:29) What’s coming up
BOOKS:
Kook (Peter Heller)
YOUTUBE TITLE:
– Am I Optimizing the Wrong Things?
LINKS:
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