2607: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport

2607: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport

Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his take on luck vs. skill. Episode 2607: Does Luck Matter More Than Skill by Cal Newport 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 digital age as a professor, Newport also 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 who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2013/01/02/does-luck-matter-more-than-skill Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalLivingDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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328: The Kind of Truth You Can't Argue With by David Cain

328: The Kind of Truth You Can't Argue With by David Cain

David Cain of Raptitude.com is a writer and entrepreneur living in Winnipeg, Canada. On a particular boring day at his office job in 2009, he started Raptitude. His interest has always been human soci...

3 Nov 20168min

327: 5 Things You Should Know About Letting Go - Pt 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel Hack Life

327: 5 Things You Should Know About Letting Go - Pt 2 by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel Hack Life

Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development b...

2 Nov 201610min

326: 5 Things You Should Know About Letting Go - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel

326: 5 Things You Should Know About Letting Go - Part 1 by Marc Chernoff of Marc & Angel

Marc and Angel Chernoff are professional coaches, full-time students of life, admirers of the human spirit, and have been recognized by Forbes as having “one of the most popular personal development b...

1 Nov 201610min

325: A Special Halloween Episode - Cat and Mouse in Partnership from Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm

325: A Special Halloween Episode - Cat and Mouse in Partnership from Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm

Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 325: A Special Halloween Episode - Cat and Mouse in Partnership from Fairy Tales by Th...

31 Okt 201610min

324: What Near Death Research Reveals About the Purpose of Life from Good Life Zen

324: What Near Death Research Reveals About the Purpose of Life from Good Life Zen

Mary Jaksch is an authorized Zen master (Diamond Sangha lineage), psychotherapist, and author. She has two nationalities,--English and German--and lives in New Zealand. She's the mother of a grown-up ...

30 Okt 201610min

323: Why Saying You Want Change is Not Enough by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

323: Why Saying You Want Change is Not Enough by Joshua Becker of Becoming Minimalist

Joshua Becker and his family decided to live with fewer possessions after a conversation with his neighbor in 2008. As a result, they found a better way to live, centered on more important pursuits. T...

29 Okt 201610min

322: The Flow Method: 40 Days to Total Life Transformation - A Book Excerpt by Tara Meyer-Robson

322: The Flow Method: 40 Days to Total Life Transformation - A Book Excerpt by Tara Meyer-Robson

Tara Meyer-Robson is a Mind-Body-Life Translator, which means that she can understand why you have the pain or disease you do, and help you to translate your body's language into a specific plan to he...

28 Okt 20169min

321: The Only Thing That Matters And Celebrate Awesome by Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt

321: The Only Thing That Matters And Celebrate Awesome by Ryan Hoover, Founder of Product Hunt

Ryan Hoover, the founder of Product Hunt, is a product guy with a passion for startups, product design, and personal growth. He also created Startup Edition, worked as an EIR at Tradecraft, and was th...

27 Okt 201610min

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