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 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.
ANALOG: Let’s Build a More Human World
SLEEP: How Understanding Your Body’s Clock Can Revolutionize Your Health
ANIMALS: They’re Smarter Than You Think
HUMOR: The Case for Navigating Life on the Precipice of a Smile
GOOD ARGUMENTS: Adam Grant and Champion Debater Bo Seo on the Craft of Persuasion
NEURODIVERSITY: Why No Two Brains Are Alike
STATUS: Does Our Need for It Explain ... Everything?
Bittersweet: An Audio E-Course by Susan Cain
Bonus: Eric Barker Gives Daniel Pink Relationship Advice
LONGTERMISM: Why You Should Care About Future People
QUIT: Why You Have to Give Up if You Want to Get Ahead
PUZZLES: What Crosswords, Riddles, and Wordle Can Teach You About the Meaning of Life
BUILD: Tony Fadell’s Guide to Making Cool Stuff
SURVIVAL OF THE RICHEST: How Tech Billionaires Are Preparing for Doomsday
HAPPINESS: Arthur C. Brooks Shares His Roadmap for Finding Purpose, Meaning, and Success
DeepMind's Demis Hassabis on the future of AI (from The TED Interview)
Summer Getaway #4: The Making of ‘Bull Durham’ (with Ron Shelton)
Summer Getaway #3: The 12-Hour Walk (with Colin O’Brady)
Summer Getaway #2: An American Odyssey (with Ben McGrath)
Summer Getaway #1: The Beach (with Sarah Stodola)
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