Ep. 343: A Minimal Protocol for Taking Control of Your LIfe

Ep. 343: A Minimal Protocol for Taking Control of Your LIfe

One of the most commonly recurring themes on this show is the conflict between too much versus not enough productivity. In this episode, Cal attempts to find new clarity in this debate by identifying a minimal viable productivity system – that is, what are the bare minimum components needed to escape the chaos and stress of total disorganization. He then answers listener questions and dives into a A.I. themed Tech Corner segment.


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Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia


Deep Dive: A Minimal Protocol for Taking Control of Your Life [3:23]


- Is “finding purpose” and “following your passion” the same thing? [32:38]

- How can I capture key takeaways from podcasts if I’m always on the move? [37:18]

- Can you elaborate on project work with your PhD students? [39:22]

- How can I deal with my federal job with drastic priority changes due to political party shifts? [41:40]

- Is it possible for some managers to avoid pseudo-productivity? [49:15]

- CALL: Writing a book as a side hustle [51:58]


CASE STUDY: An athletic trainer makes a career transition [59:19]


TECH CORNER: A.G.I. versus SkyNet [1:07:30]


Links:

Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow

Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/

Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?

nytimes.com/2025/03/04/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-ben-buchanan.html


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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for the slow productivity music, and Mark Miles for mastering.


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