The Link Between Attention, Elite Performance and Happiness with Cal Newport




The Unmistakable Creative Podcast show

Summary: <p>Along with the many useful and constructive benefits of technology, we need to be mindful of the vices that come with it. Having access to a cyber-universe at our fingertips can be severely detrimental to our focus, squashing our productivity into a shadow of what it once was. The result? A weakened sense of well-being, accomplishment and purpose. Cal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism, joins us to explain the nature of this network and what we can do to avoid falling victim to the everlasting cycle of distraction.</p> <p><em>To find out more about Cal Newport and what he’s up to, visit his website at <a href="http://www.calnewport.com/" target="_blank">www.CalNewport.com</a></em></p> <p><em>Cal is the author of multiple books including <a href="http://www.calnewport.com/books/digital-minimalism/" target="_blank">Digital Minimalism</a> which you can get your hands on <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780525536512?aff=penguinrandom" target="_blank">here</a>. </em></p> <h2>Sponsors</h2> <p>The Unmistakable Creative is looking to <strong>hire a community manager</strong> to join our crew. If you think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! Head over to <a href="http://unmistakablecreative.com/jobs" target="_blank">unmistakablecreative.com/jobs</a> to learn more and submit your application.</p> <p>Brain.fm is a scientifically proven app that uses functional music improve your focus in just 15 minutes. Go to <a href="http://www.Brain.fm/Srini" target="_blank">www.Brain.fm/Srini</a> and get access to 5 free sessions as well as 20% OFF a yearly subscription.</p> <p>One of the best ways to showcase your skills is to build a <em>website. </em><strong>Pantheon </strong>is the leading Web Ops platform that will give you the super powers you need to build your big idea. To get started, go to <a href="https://pantheon.io/creative" target="_blank">pantheon.com/creative</a></p> <p>The Architects of Reality is an in-person, 2-day event put together by chief creative instigator and host, Srini Rao. Over the course of 2 days, you will have the opportunity to connect, communicate and collaborate with some of your favorite Unmistakable guests. To get on the list, visit <a href="http://unmistakablecreative.com/reality" target="_blank">unmistakablecreative.com/reality</a></p> <p>Along with the many useful and constructive benefits of technology, we need to be mindful of the vices that come with it. Having access to a cyber-universe at our fingertips can be severely detrimental to our focus, squashing our productivity into a shadow of what it once was. The result? A weakened sense of well-being, accomplishment and purpose. Cal Newport, author of Digital Minimalism, joins us to explain the nature of this network and what we can do to avoid falling victim to the everlasting cycle of distraction.</p> <p><em>To find out more about Cal Newport and what he’s up to, visit his website at <a href="http://www.calnewport.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.CalNewport.com</a></em></p> <p><em>Cal is the author of multiple books including <a href="http://www.calnewport.com/books/digital-minimalism/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Digital Minimalism</a> which you can get your hands on <a href="https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780525536512?aff=penguinrandom" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. </em></p> <h2>Sponsors</h2> <p>The Unmistakable Creative is looking to <strong>hire a community manager</strong> to join our crew. If you think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! Head over to <a href="http://unmistakablecreative.com/jobs" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">unmistakablecreative.com/jobs</a> to learn more and submit your application.</p> <p>Brain.fm is a scientifically proven app that uses functional music improve your focus in just 15 minutes. Go to <a href="http://www.Brain.fm/Srini" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">www.Brain</a></p>