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EPISODE · May 26, 2017 · 9 MIN

532: Deep Habits: Use Index Cards to Accelerate Important Projects by Cal Newport of Study Hacks

from Optimal Living Daily - Personal Development and Self-Improvement · host Justin Malik

Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. Episode 532: Deep Habits: Use Index Cards to Accelerate Important Projects by Cal Newport of Study Hacks (Career Advice). The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2015/01/18/deep-habits-use-index-cards-to-accelerate-important-projects Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Cal Newport is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Georgetown University, who specializes in the theory of distributed algorithms. He previously earned his Ph.D. from MIT in 2009 and graduated from Dartmouth College in 2004. In addition to studying the theoretical foundations of our digital age as a professor, Newport also writes about the impact of these technologies on the world of work. His most recent book, Deep Work, argues that focus is the new I.Q. in the knowledge economy, and that individuals who cultivate their ability to concentrate without distraction will thrive. Episode 532: Deep Habits: Use Index Cards to Accelerate Important Projects by Cal Newport of Study Hacks (Career Advice). The original post is located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2015/01/18/deep-habits-use-index-cards-to-accelerate-important-projects Please Rate & Review the Show! Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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