Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2021-05-06
Chris Williamson & Cal Newport: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom
Master Your Email Overload - Cal Newport | Modern Wisdom Podcast 317
Cal Newport discussed A World Without Email by Cal Newport. Chris Williamson recommended The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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A World Without Email
A World Without Email by Cal Newport is a productivity and workplace management book that examines how constant digital communication damages deep focus and proposes structural alternatives to modern corporate culture.
Discussed“so the book deep work is about that the book of world without email is about the the structural and organizational obstacles to having this more fulfilling work”
Where to get it
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The Art of Impossible
The Art of Impossible by Steven Kotler is a comprehensive peak performance primer designed to help individuals unlock their biological potential and achieve flow states.
Recommended“the art of impossible dude you would you would love it i highly highly recommend you should really consider getting him on the show”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (3) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged Deep Work
“so the book deep work is about that the book of world without email is about the the structural and organizational obstacles to having this more fulfilling work”
Plugged Digital Minimalism
“and then probably digital minimalism which is more about your phone and social media in your personal life that's more about making your life deeper outside of work”
Plugged Digital Minimalism
“this is what my book digital minimalism is about there is what's called a moderate behavioral addiction usually at play here”