How to Build Discipline in a Distracted World
Cal Newport@CalNewportMediaHow to Build Discipline in a Distracted World
Cal Newport and author Brad Stulberg discuss how to build lasting discipline to resist the constant distractions of the digital world. They explore the idea that committing to one hard, consistent pursuit can rewire your brain for general focus and success.
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A man in a blue shirt points toward a bold headline on a striking red background. Two smaller photos showing a weightlifter and an artist are positioned next to him to illustrate his point. The man has a serious, direct expression that signals he is sharing important information.
Tell me if this sounds familiar. You have some ambitious plan for meaningful or productive things that you want to accomplish, but then your phone enters the scene and the next thing you know, the day is over... Here's what I think is true. Uh if you can cultivate a standout disciplined pursuit in your life... then this specific discipline will rewire your brain in a general way so that resisting distractions becomes massively easier. To help me find answers, I'm going to be joined by my good friend... Brad Stolberg. Brad has an excellent chapter in his most recent New York Times best-selling book... I'm going to ask him three things... One, how do you choose the right type of disciplined pursuit? Two, how do you stick with it... And three, what benefits should you expect...
- 01The Relatable Failure
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- 02The Bold Hypothesis
Introduce a specific, slightly counter-intuitive theory that could solve the problem.
- 03The Credibility Bridge
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- 04The Roadmap
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