What if doing less is the secret to achieving more? That's the counterintuitive argument at the heart of productivity guru Cal Newport's new book, "Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout." Cal says that if we can learn to do fewer things, work at a natural pace, and obsess over quality, we can free ourselves from the clutches of pointless busyness and find more meaningful ways to work ... and live.
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We are hosting a live taping of this show in New York City on Monday, April 22. Rufus will be sitting down with Scott Galloway — NYU business professor, podcast provocateur, and author of "The Algebra of Wealth" — to discuss ways you can optimize your life for wealth and success. Listeners of this show get 50% off entry with the code PODCAST. Buy your tickets today at nextbigideaclub.com/events
*Help Us Pick Our Next Guest*
We recently compiled a list of must-read new books coming out in June. Take a look here and let us know which titles you think we should feature on the show.
DEMON OF UNREST: Why the Civil War Matters Today (with Erik Larson)
ALGEBRA OF WEALTH: Scott Galloway’s Formula for Financial Success
WHY WE REMEMBER: The New Science of Improving Your Memory
MAGICAL OVERTHINKING: Why Modern Life Is Making Us More Irrational
Everything Paul Bloom Knows About Psychology
GET THE PICTURE: Why Bother With Art?
LOOK AGAIN: How to See Your Life With Fresh Eyes
GENEROSITY: How Simple Acts of Kindness Can Change the World
BURN BOOK: Kara Swisher Takes on Big Tech
SUPERCOMMUNICATORS: How to Connect With Anyone
MIDLIFE: Once a Crisis, Now an Opportunity
RADICAL CANDOR: Why Compassionate Honesty Is a Gift
BLOCKCHAIN: Why Chris Dixon Still Thinks It Matters
BIG BETS: A Practical Guide to Changing the World
CLIMATE OPTIMISM: Can We Still Build a Sustainable World?
FREE WILL: Are We Better Off Without It?
ATOMIC HABITS: James Clear’s Ultimate Guide to Building Good Habits (and Breaking Bad Ones)
THE GOOD LIFE: Lessons From the World's Longest Study of Happiness
How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization (2021)
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