Passion, Success, Deep Work & Digital Minimalism | Cal Newport

The Eric Koester Creator Institute

What does it take to succeed at a big project? How do you write that book, or start that podcast, or put on that huge event that is sure to take your career to the next level? Moreover, how can we ensure that we remain focused in our increasingly distracting and technologically-focused world, where our attention and time are perhaps the most important assets to have?
Cal Newport is the perfect person to answer these questions. As a professor at Georgetown and an author, Cal has deeply researched what makes someone successful through his books such as “Deep Work” or “Digital Minimalism.” He’s one of the world’s experts at helping people who are ambitious and want to do challenging things.
In this episode, you’ll learn...

• • How intense focus for manageable lengths of time is a superpower
  • The necessity of being intentional about your use of technology
  • The methods needed to prepare to do something difficult
  • The importance of doing relentless diligent work on a small number of projects
  • The ways to avoid distracting yourself with countless technological distractions