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Cal Newport Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and the Key to a Happy Retirement

Published: March 5, 2019, 8:49 a.m.

On today\u2019s episode of the Financial Independence Podcast, I\u2019m very excited to introduce author Cal Newport!

I\u2019ve been a huge fan of Cal\u2019s writing for many years so it was a treat to get to talk to him.

We explore many important issues related to early retirement that aren\u2019t often talked about so if you\u2019re thinking about retiring early (or if you already have and are struggling to build the life that you envisioned before leaving work), today\u2019s episode is a must-listen!

Highlights:

  • Why pursuing your passion is overrated
  • How to love your job
  • What is \u201cFocused FIRE\u201d and why it\u2019s likely the best option
  • How to get good at something valuable
  • Why you should replace relaxation with difficult, meaningful activity
  • The importance (and increasing rarity) of deep work
  • Why skillful management of attention is the key to a good life
  • How to perform a digital declutter
  • The importance of high-quality leisure activities
  • Why technology could be ruining your personal life and how to stop it