Podcasts Education Self-Improvement Crystal Paine Show 27. Digital Minimalism (with Cal Newport)

27. Digital Minimalism (with Cal Newport)

Published: April 2, 2019, 7 a.m.

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I am super excited to bring you this week\\u2019s episode of the podcast\\u2026 but I have to be honest and tell you that recording this episode was one I was pretty nervous about.

You see, unlike most of my other guests, I didn\\u2019t have any relationship with Cal Newport. I didn\\u2019t know anyone who knew him. I didn\\u2019t know his publisher. And I\\u2019d never connected with him on social media (because, as we\\u2019ll talk about on the show, he doesn\\u2019t have social media!)

When I read his book,\\xa0Deep Work, at the beginning of 2019, I knew immediately that I wanted to try to have him on the podcast. But since I had read his book and knew how carefully he guards his time and commitments, I figured it would be a long shot for him to even consider coming on my little show.

However, I decided to get brave and send him a compelling email pitching him the opportunity to come on my show. What\\u2019s the worst that could happen? He could not answer or he could respond and say no.

To my surprise, not only did I get an email back, but I got an email back with a YES! I was ecstatic and excited and quite nervous to do the interview! But I\\u2019m really, really happy with how it turned out (and I don\\u2019t even think you can tell I was nervous!)

I loved the insights Cal shared in this episode! We talked about:

  • What\\xa0Deep Work\\xa0can look like for us in our everyday lives (including some special insight for busy moms!)
  • His thoughts on why he doesn\\u2019t use social media (which I find fascinating!)
  • How we can make technology serve us well and enrich our lives
  • Why technology might be hurting our kids and what practically we can do about it.

It\\u2019s a really important conversation and I highly encourage you to find 30 minutes sometime in the next few days to listen in.

(My\\xa0water tumbler\\xa0that I talk about on the show.)

In This Episode:

[02:53] \\u2013 This week, we talk about\\xa0water tumblers, drinking a gallon of water per day, and inflammatory issues (it sounds like we\\u2019re getting old!) in the What\\u2019s Saving My Life segment.

[06:55] \\u2013 My book pick is one that I actually recently re-read (I rarely read books more than once, so you know I really liked it!) and recommend the book, the audiobook, AND the movie!

[09:35] \\u2013 Did you know you can earn cash back for shopping online? I\\u2019ll tell you how!

[10:28] \\u2013 I introduce today\\u2019s guest, Cal Newport and ask\\xa0Cal to define the difference between\\xa0Deep Work\\xa0and Shallow Work. He then talks about how busy women and moms can find time for deep work.

[13:16] \\u2013 We hear an example of what deep work looks like in practical terms for an everyday woman.

[15:15] \\u2013 Cal has never had a social media account. He explains his reasoning behind this choice. It\\u2019s pretty fascinating!

[18:36] \\u2013 I ask Cal to share some advice for people like me who don\\u2019t ever plan to give up social media but who also find the idea of being a\\xa0digital minimalistappealing.

[23:08] \\u2013 We talk about how to raise kids with a healthy view of technology and social media and I share a recent example of a choice we made with our oldest and how that played out in a surprising way!

[26:41] \\u2013 The question of the week is this: \\u201cWhat\\u2019s your easiest tip for saving money?\\u201d I talk about saving money on groceries. Jesse talks about goal setting and saving for bigger purchases. And we both discuss budgeting.

[30:54] \\u2013 Speaking of questions, if you have one you\\u2019d like us to answer, email me at\\xa0crystal@moneysavingmom.com! (Also feel free to get in touch if you have suggestions, thoughts, or comments. I love hearing from you about the podcast!)

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