« Optimal Living Daily: Personal Development & Minimalism

1677: The Courage Crutch AND Have We Lost Our Tolerance For a Little Boredom? by Cal Newport

2020-07-14 | 🔗

2 short posts from Cal Newport of the Study Hacks blog shares his thoughts on the courage crutch and if we have lost our tolerance for a little boredom.

Episode 1677: The Courage Crutch AND Have We Lost Our Tolerance For a Little Boredom? by Cal Newport

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.

The original posts are located here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2013/06/26/the-courage-crutch-a-remarkable-life-requires-you-to-overcome-mediocrity-not-fear/ & http://calnewport.com/blog/2009/02/04/have-we-lost-our-tolerance-for-a-little-boredom/

Please Rate & Review the Show!

Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com and in The O.L.D. Facebook Group

and Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts!

Schedule your FREE Product Tour RIGHT NOW - and receive your FREE guide - "Seven Key Strategies to Grow Your Profits" at NetSuite.com/OLD


To view this and other transcripts, as well as support the generation of new transcripts, please subscribe.