344: Are Passions Serendipitously Discovered or Painstakingly Constructed by Cal Newport on Deep Work
Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog asks if passions are serendipitously discovered or painstakingly constructed\n Episode 344: Are Passions Serendipitously Discovered or Painstakingly Constructed by Cal Newport on Deep Work\n Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our\xa0digital age as a professor, Newport\xa0also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals\xa0who\xa0cultivate their ability to concentrate\xa0without distraction will thrive.\n The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/11/24/are-passions-serendipitously-discovered-or-painstakingly-constructed/\xa0\n Please Rate & Review the Show!\n \xa0Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com\xa0and in\xa0The O.L.D. Facebook Group\n \xa0Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts\n Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices