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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072: Trying to Pursue Many Different Directions at Once and Get Specific by Derek Sivers

072: Trying to Pursue Many Different Directions at Once and Get Specific by Derek Sivers

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071: What You Need to Know Before Starting a New Habit by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen

071: What You Need to Know Before Starting a New Habit by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen

Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 71: What You Need to Know Before Starting a New Habit by Mary Jaksch of Good Life Zen ...

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070: How a Beggar in Grenada Uses Data to Optimize Donations by Ramit Sethi of IWTYTBR

070: How a Beggar in Grenada Uses Data to Optimize Donations by Ramit Sethi of IWTYTBR

Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 70: How a Beggar in Grenada Uses Data to Optimize Donations by Ramit Sethi of IWTYTBR ...

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069: A Guide to Practical Compassion by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

069: A Guide to Practical Compassion by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits

Optimal Living Daily: Reading you the best content on personal development, productivity, and minimalism. Episode 69: A Guide to Practical Compassion by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits (Show Empathy, Gratit...

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068: Having The Talk with a Current or Potential Mate by Mr. Money Mustache

068: Having The Talk with a Current or Potential Mate by Mr. Money Mustache

Retired at age 30, Mr. Money Mustache now writes about how we can all live a frugal, yet awesome, life of leisure. He and his wife studied engineering and computer science in Canada, then worked in st...

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067: Whatever You Fear You Must Face by Steve Pavlina

067: Whatever You Fear You Must Face by Steve Pavlina

Steve Pavlina is widely recognized as one of the most successful personal development bloggers on the Internet, with his work attracting more than 100 million visits to his website, StevePavlina.com. ...

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066: I Was Not a Minimalist Until I Was by Joshua Fields Millburn of The Minimalists

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The Minimalists (Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus) write about living a meaningful life with less stuff for 4 million readers. As featured on: ABC, CBS, NBC, BBC, TODAY, NPR, TIME, Forbes, The ...

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065: How to Change or Build Your Career and Seeking Inspiration by Derek Sivers

065: How to Change or Build Your Career and Seeking Inspiration by Derek Sivers

Derek Sivers created CD Baby in 1998 after being a professional musician and circus clown. It became the largest seller of independent music online, with $100M in sales for 150,000 musicians. In 2008,...

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