Published Apr 19, 2021
Ep. 89: Do I Need a Dumb Phone?
Cal Newport delves into simplifying technology for fewer distractions and better concentration, redefines productivity with a structured funnel approach, and stresses the importance of deep thinking and solitude for cognitive rejuvenation.

Topics covered
Popular Clips
Questions from this episode
- Asked by 385 people
- Asked by 122 people
- Asked by 99 people
- Asked by 79 people
- Asked by 65 people
- Asked by 50 people
- Asked by 49 people
- Asked by 46 people
- Asked by 46 people
- Asked by 41 people
- Asked by 40 people
- Asked by 38 people
- Asked by 20 people
- Asked by 20 people
- Asked by 19 people
Episode Highlights
Related Episodes

Ep. 93: Am I Overcommitted or Bad at Time Management?
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 129: How Do I Get My Kid Off His Smartphone?
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 288: Confronting Your Phone
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 278: How to Think
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 59: Why Be Productive?
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 97: Should I Outsource My Inbox?
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 79: Should This Meeting Have Been an Email?
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 101: Does Productivity Impede the Deep Life?
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 109: How Much Should I Read?
Answers 383 questions
Ep. 65: Is Productivity Bad?
Answers 383 questions
