Published Dec 23, 2021
Ep. 158: LISTENER CALLS: The Story of My First Book Deal
Cal Newport delves into the demanding world of digital content creation, emphasizing the need for meaningful work beyond algorithms, shares insights from his early writing journey leading to his first book deal, and introduces a 'deep life' approach, using a bucket system to prioritize core values and foster intentional living.

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