Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 91: GREG MCKEOWN on Making Essential Work Effortless

I&amp;aposm joined in today&amp;aposs episode by Greg McKeown, author of the mega-bestseller Essentialism, and his new book, Effortless. We talk about the massive success of Essentialism, decoding why it did so well and discussing how it changed his life. We then get into the origin of the ideas that became Effortless, and use some of my own attempts to make essential work easier as a case study. Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.