What can an obscure theory of industrial productivity teach us about producing better results in a distracted world? In this episode, Cal is joined by the #1 New York Times bestselling author David Epstein to explore this question. They dive deep into a chapter of Epstein’s new book, INSIDE THE BOX, that makes a surprising connection between the so-called “Theory of Constraints” and personal productivity.
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Chapters
(0:00) How do I get busy to better?
(3:04) INTERVIEW: How Do I Get from Busy to Better? (w/ David Epstein)
(57:58) Post Interview chatter
(1:00:19) A suggestion to break digital news app addictions
(1:05:54) A reaction to a recent newsletter
(1:15:02) What Cal read
(1:16:29) What’s coming up
Resources Mentioned:
https://calnewport.com/who-asked-for-this/
Kook (Peter Heller)
Sponsors:
https://www.factormeals.com/deep50off
https://www.wayfair.com
https://www.mybodytutor.com
https://www.shopify.com/deep
Credits:
Podcast Production: Jesse Miller
Newsletter/Research: Nate Mechler
Theme Music: Jay Kerstens
