1726: The Calculus of Remarkability by Cal Newport on Deliberately Investing in Skill Building

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1726: Cal Newport breaks down what makes an idea or achievement truly stand out, arguing that remarkability stems from a deliberate investment in skill, not just creativity or passion. By understanding how "remarkability" works, listeners gain a clearer path to making their own work and accomplishments stand out in meaningful ways. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2011/09/22/the-calculus-of-remarkability/ Quotes to ponder: "Remarkability, in other words, is not an accident. It’s something you can engineer." "People don’t talk about something because it’s good; they talk about it because it’s interesting." "A good rule of thumb is to focus your energy on becoming so good they can’t ignore you." Episode references: So Good They Can’t Ignore You: https://www.amazon.com/Good-They-Cant-Ignore-You/dp/1455509124 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices