Summary: Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, and the author most recently of <a href="https://amzn.to/2N6I3hm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Deep Work,</a> a book which argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the modern workplace, and <a href="https://amzn.to/2EaHn83" target="_blank" rel="noopener">So Good They Can’t Ignore You</a>, a book which debunks the long-held belief that “follow your passion” is good advice.<br> Cal's new book is <a href="https://amzn.to/2Ee4yyh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World</a><br> In this conversation, Cal and Erik talk about the premise of the book: Technology is intrinsically neither good nor bad. The key is using it to support your goals and values, rather than letting it use you.<br> <br> * Blinkist – <a href="http://blinkist.com/beyond" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get a 7 day free trial!</a><br> * <a href="https://ce.uci.edu/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid-social&utm_campaign=beyondtodolist&utm_term=spring19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">University of California, Irvine’s Continuing Education Programs</a><br> * Jobscan – <a href="http://jobscan.co/promo/beyond" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Get 10% off</a><br> <br> [shonotes_close]<br> <br> <br>
