Productivity Expert: What’s WRONG w/ Modern Work (+ How To Fix It) | Cal Newport X Rich Roll

Rich sits down with Computer Science professor Cal Newport to discuss the concept of slow productivity as a means to enhance work-life balance and reduce burnout. To read more about Cal and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾 ✌🏼🌱 - Rich This Episode Brought To You By... CAMELBAK Use my code RICHROLL for 20% OFF 👉 LISTEN / SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: Spotify: Google: Meal Planner: Voicing Change Book: Clips Channel: Newsletter: CONNECT WITH RICH ✩ Website - ​ ✩ Rich Roll Podcast - ✩ Instagram - ✩ Twitter - ✩ Facebook - ✩ Strava - ✩ Memoir: Finding Ultra - ✩ Meals - ​ ✩ Cook - The Plantpower Way - ✩ Italian! - The Plantpower Way: Italia - ✩ Support - FILMED AND EDITED BY BLAKE CURTIS & DAN DRAKE TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:46 Slow Productivity And Book Sales 00:05:31 Value Of Autonomy And Social Media 00:07:11 Managing Ambition And Work-Life Balance 00:11:22 Podcast Growth And Time Management 00:17:36 Taking Breaks And Detaching From Work 00:18:46 The Dilemma Of The Modern Day Knowledge Worker 00:19:07 The Evolution Of Productivity In Knowledge Work 00:21:34 The Burnout Crisis In Knowledge Work 00:23:38 The Impact Of Digital Technology On Work-Life Boundaries 00:24:42 The Struggle With Productivity And Time Management 00:25:32 Redefining Productivity With Slow Productivity 00:28:12 Implementing Slow Productivity Principles 00:29:18 Strategies For Implementing Slow Productivity 00:35:13 The Role Of Trust And Asynchronous Communication 00:35:41 Dealing With Requests 00:36:10 Sponsor Break 00:37:12 Yes And No 00:39:06 Managing Email Communication 00:44:20 Working At A Natural Pace 00:45:47 Learning From Historical Figures 00:52:23 Adapting Principles To Modern Work 00:54:23 The Challenge Of Slow Productivity 00:55:39 The Deliberate Path To Success 00:56:34 The Importance Of Clarity And Intention 00:58:11 The Advice Of Being So Good They Can’t Ignore You 01:01:30 Obsessing Over Quality In Slow Productivity 01:02:57 The Long Play Of Podcasting 01:06:06 The Pitfalls Of Chasing Social Media Rewards 01:09:31 The Future Of Podcasting And Video 01:12:05 The Demise Of Algorithmic Curation 01:13:09 The Future Of Podcast Curation 01:15:02 The Promise Of Indie Content Development 01:16:34 The Balance Between Quality And Perfectionism 01:20:11 Intrinsic Motivation And Craftsmanship 01:23:13 The Impact Of Slow Productivity On Leveraging Time 01:24:41 The Role Of Technology In Productivity 01:29:08 Common Productivity Mistakes 01:30:01 The Shift From Personal Productivity To Organizational Input 01:30:58 Challenges Of Implementing Slow Productivity In The Workplace 01:35:46 Managerial Capitalism And Its Impact On Productivity 01:40:08 Developing Discipline And Self-Belief 01:44:24 Personal Evolution Towards Discipline And Productivity 01:46:48 The Transition To Writing 01:47:52 Balancing Writing And Grad School 01:48:22 Managing Stress And Distractions 01:49:53 Managing Distractions 01:52:20 Learning From Movies 01:53:45 Playing With Storytelling 01:56:45 The Impact Of Slow Productivity 02:00:13 Initiating Change In The Workplace 02:02:35 Escaping The Gravitational Pull Of Email 02:03:23 Checking Email Alternatives 02:04:52 Impact Of Frequent Email Checking 02:06:34 Neurological And Psychological Effects 02:08:26 Reclaiming Productivity 02:10:05 Manager Vs. Creator Productivity 02:11:58 George Marshall’s Approach 02:14:05 Redefining Productivity 02:15:47 Time-Bound Work Strategies 02:18:47 Closing Remarks * * * * * NEW TO RICH? Hi I’m Rich Roll. I’m a vegan ultra-endurance athlete, author, podcaster, public speaker & wellness evangelist. But mainly I’m a dad of four. If you want to know more, visit my website or check out these two the NY Times articles: I LOVE MAIL! SEND IT HERE: 2630 Conejo Spectrum St. Thousand Oaks, CA 91320 #richroll #richrollpodcast