Maximal Ep. 435 | Do Fewer Things (Patreon)
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The Minimalists speak with Cal Newport about the three principles of slow productivity, letting go of social media, determining one’s foundational values, minimizing idea clutter, when the need for control becomes unhealthy, the balance between contentment and striving, setting fulfilling goals, and much more!
Discussed in this episode:
What are the three principles of slow productivity? (02:20)
Should The Minimalists quit social media? (27:57)
How can my company determine our foundational values? (56:17)
How can I minimize idea clutter? (01:15:00)
When does the need to control become unhealthy? (01:36:30)
Seriously, should The Minimalists quit social media? (01:50:44)
Should Cal Newport quit running ads on his podcast? (02:15:48)
LINKS
Added Value: On The Train Ride Home
Article: On Disruption and Distraction
Book: Slow Productivity
Podcast: Deep Questions
Podcast: Savage Love Cast
Resource: Values Worksheet
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Tour: The Everything Tour
Website: Hire the Minimalists to Speak
Website: CalNewport.com
MAXIMS
Because problem solving is foundational to the human experience, we often search for problems that don’t exist.
We become what we value.
Our values are shaped by how we spend our time.
Information becomes clutter as soon as it creates thoughts that trample meaningful experiences.
Simplicity is beautiful; beauty is essential.
Organizing is the mind’s way of quieting the chaos.
The best way to organize your stuff is to get rid of most of it.
The Disease of More is fed by seemingly noble aspirations.
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