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#63: New York Times bestselling author and professor, Cal Newport, joins Chris to discuss building and living what he calls a \u201cdeep life.\u201d We also delve into strategies that increase efficiency and quality of output, why constant email and messages are making you less productive (and what to do about it) and how to implement \u201chigh-quality leisure\u201d into your life.\nCal Newport is a professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University and the award-winning author of seven books that have been published in over 40 languages, including \u201cDeep Work\u201d, \u201cDigital Minimalism\u201d, and most recently, \u201cA World Without Email.\u201d\nFull show notes at: https://www.allthehacks.com/deep-life-cal-newport\n\xa0\nPartner Deals\nRocketMoney: Easily cancel your unused subscriptions\nInside Tracker: 20% off personalized wellness & nutrition plans backed by science\nFor all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to:\xa0allthehacks.com/deals\n\nResources Mentioned\nConnect with Cal Newport: Newsletter | Podcast: Deep Questions with Cal Newport\nCal\u2019s Books:\n\nDigital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World\n\nSo Good They Can't Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love\n\nDeep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World\n\nA World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload\n\nAll the Hacks Podcast: The Power of Regret, Motivation and Good Timing with Daniel Pink\nStudy Hacks Blog: Work Less to Work Better: My Experiments with Shutdown Routines\nResources Mentioned:\xa0\n\nPaul Jarvis: Company Of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business\n\n\nSebastian Junger\n\nSimon Winchester\n\nSteve Martin: Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life\n\n\nSteve Martin Quote: Charlie Rose Interview with Steve Martin (52:14)\n\nTEDTalk: Why You Should Quit Social Media\n\n\nMouse Books\n\nPersonalizing Your Productivity:\n\nThe Time-Block Planner\n\nDavid Allen\n\n43 Folders | Time, Attention, and Creative Work\n\nCal\u2019s Takoma Park Recommendations: Republic |\xa0Takoma Bev Co\n\xa0\nFull Show Notes:\n(1:22) The Meaning of "Deep Life"\n(03:05) Radical Categories for a Deep Life\n(05:44) The Five Cs and Fostering Deeper Relationships\n(9:26) Data Supporting Lifestyle Changes\n(12:03) Lifestyle-Centric Planning and Dreams\n(15:50) Pursuing Passion in Life\n(18:53) Steve Martin's Impact on Cal\n(22:05) Hacks and Mindset Shifts\n(26:02) "Deep Work" and Cognitive Context\n(30:06) Time-Blocking and Avoiding Distractions\n(35:26) Slow Productivity and Quality Output\n(38:53) Office Hours for Focused Interactions\n(44:01) Overcoming Boredom Scrolling\n(46:20) Categories of Meaningful Leisure\n(51:13) Cal's Digital Minimalism Philosophy\n(55:03) Intellectual Activities for Boredom\n(57:29) Workday Boundaries and Shutdown Routine\n(1:02:35) Balancing Family and Work\n(1:05:35) Takoma Park Recommendations\n(1:07:18) Cal's Current Focus\n\xa0\nConnect with All the Hacks\nAll the Hacks:\xa0Newsletter\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0Membership\xa0|\xa0Email\nChris Hutchins:\xa0Twitter\xa0|\xa0Instagram\xa0|\xa0Website\xa0|\xa0LinkedIn\n\nEditor\u2019s Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.