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.
HURT SO GOOD: The Pleasures of Suffering (Paul Bloom & Susan Cain)
EMPIRE: Why Ray Dalio Thinks We May Be Headed for Civil War
TIME MANAGEMENT FOR MORTALS: Malcolm Gladwell and Oliver Burkeman
EVENING ROCKET: Decoding Elon Musk’s Sci-Fi Visions of the Future
GOOD ANXIETY: Can You Turn Worrying Into a Superpower?
HACK YOUR HABITS: The Science of Making Changes That Stick
TOGETHER: The Surgeon General’s Prescription for Health and Happiness
SPIRITUAL TECHNOLOGIES: Two Scientists Debate the Benefits of Religion
DAWN OF EVERYTHING: The True History of Humanity
DOPAMINE NATION: Why the Modern World Puts Us All at Risk for Addiction
AMBITION: How to Achieve Success on Your Own Terms
FRIENDSHIP: The Science Behind Life’s Deepest Bond
EXPONENTIAL AGE: Everything Is Accelerating. Who’s at the Wheel?
NEW POWER: How to Spread Ideas, Build Movements, and Leap Ahead
SPORTS: Life Lessons From an Olympian, a Hockey Coach, and a Middle-Aged Beginner
FEELING & KNOWING: Unlocking the Secrets of Consciousness
Bonus: Adam Grant and Annie Murphy Paul
LAZINESS: There's No Such Thing
HOW TO CHANGE: Science-Backed Tips for Becoming Your Best Self (Katy Milkman & Daniel Pink)
RATIONALITY: Steven Pinker’s Love Song to Critical Thinking
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