In this replay of a classic episode from January 1st, 2024, Cal walks through the process of learning hard things. The good news is that most people can learn most things. The bad news is that learning is harder than we think. This advice has never been more relevant for those looking to move past the easy dopamine hits offered by their devices and find something deeper. More from Cal Download Cal’s FREE guide to cultivating a deeper life: calnewport.com/ideas Learn more about Cal’s books: calnewport.com/books Listen to Cal’s podcast: thedeeplife.com/listen Chapters [0:00] Learning Hard Things [21:19] When it comes to taking notes, what really matters? [27:32] Can I fit all of my hobbies into my week? [31:12] Can YouTube teach me to be a better student? [37:37] How do I figure out what to learn next? [39:54] How do I learn something fast when I already have a busy schedule?- [46:24] CALL: How does “So Good They Can’t Ignore You” relate to “Slow Productivity”? [56:17] CASE STUDY: Slow Productivity affinity group [1:02:23] The 5 books Cal read in December 2023 December 2023 Books: Home Economics (Wendell Berry) Panora’s Box (Peter Biskind) Where the Deer and the Antelope Play (Nick Offerman) Who Wrote the Bible (Richard Elliott Friedman) The Exodus (Richard Elliott Friedman) Sponsors: https://www.monarch.com (Use code “DEEP”) https://www.calderalab.com/deep This show is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/deepquestions Credits: Podcast Production: Jesse Miller Newsletter/Research: Nate Mechler Theme Music: Jay Kerstens