"Slow Productivity" by Cal NewportProofread • Season 1, Episode 5
Aug 28, 2025 • 15m
Slow Productivity by bestselling author Cal Newport argues that the key to a meaningful career isn’t frantic busyness but a slower, more intentional approach to work. Blending philosophy, history, and practical advice, Newport offers a framework for producing great results without burning out. Is it refreshing or unrealistic? Practical wisdom or productivity rebranded? Kacy and Tyler dig into the book’s big ideas, key takeaways, and cultural context to help you decide if this is the productivity guide you’ve been waiting for or one you can skip.