Muscle for Life

In today's fast-paced world, the chase for more—more output, more success, more everything—often leads to burnout and dissatisfaction.  What if there was a better way?  In this episode, I interview Cal Newport, who offers a refreshing perspective on the productivity conversation.  Specifically, he introduces the concept of slow productivity, a method that prioritizes deep, meaningful work over the constant hustle that's become the norm. It’s not just about doing less for the sake of it, either. Slow productivity is about focusing on what truly matters and doing it well, which, counterintuitively, produces better work and a more balanced life.  There’s no question that overload and constant context switching from “busyness” and pseudo-productivity are detrimental to not only our work, but our lives. With his slow productivity approach, Cal is challenging all of us to redefine our concepts of productivity and success, and offers actionable advice on leading more intentional lives. In case you’re not fam