In this unmistakable classic we revisit our interview with Georgetown professor and author Cal Newport who talks to us about how to be so good they can't ignore you. How Cal Has Blended a Traditional and Untraditional Path A Look at the Early Creation Process of Cal's Study GuidesLessons from the MIT Theory of Computation GroupThe Importance of Focus and Resisting DistractionsWhat it Takes to Develop Career Capital (Rare and Valuable Skills)How Skills Give You More Leverage Than a Set Career PathThe Arbitrary Advice of Following Your Passion – And Why It's FlawedWhy You have to Become Really Good at Something to Love Your WorkTraits That Lead People to Absolutely Love What They DoMaking the Transition Match Theory to Capital TheoryThe Philosophy of Deep Work and Becoming a Master of Your CraftWhy Cal Newport has No Social Media AccountsThe Importance of Developing Taste in Your Work Looking at the Mission Behind Somebody's WorkThe Framework of Little Bets to Make Progress with Your IdeasWhy Publishers are Like Investors When it Comes to Your Book DealFinding the Threads that Persist in Your Body of Work Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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