The Hook
College admissions and deep work
About This Conversation
Many of us worry about getting into our dream colleges. We think about what classes will impress the administrators most and slave over completing them. Dr. Cal Newport, the New York Times bestselling author of "Deep Work" and "How to be a Highschool Super Star," has a different answer to this problem. Join us as Dr. Newport discusses his alternative to staying up all night and taking every class available.
Recurring Questions
Recurring Question
"What books have had an impact on you?"
For Young Listeners
"What advice do you have for teenagers?"
Resources Mentioned
Guest Bio
Dr. Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author of seven books including the books How to Be a High School Superstar, A World Without Email, and Deep Work . The world around us is constantly hustling and bustling with people scrambling to get to the next task in their day. They sit and stare at their phones, computers, and check their emails in the lulls between the meetings and activities. Addressing this unhealthy lifestyle, Dr. Newport has written multiple New York Times bestselling books. For example, Deep Work and Digital Minimalism, introduce new, revolutionary concepts about minimizing time wasted (including time online) and spending more of it being productive and in the moment. Dr. Cal Newport is an extremely gifted writer, however, he is also skillful in making you ponder his contradicting, radical ideas about the intersection of digital technology and culture.
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