Lesson 3: Obsess Over Quality (Principle 3) | Cal Newport

In a world where hustle culture reigns supreme, slowing down to focus on quality can feel like a radical act. But productivity expert Cal Newport argues that taking pride in your work and focusing on what truly matters (which, let’s face it, both tend to decelerate your pace a bit) can lead to better outcomes … and also a more satisfying and enjoyable experience at work. In this video lesson, Newport shares strategies for identifying key priorities and enhancing your professional skills while also avoiding the pitfalls of perfectionism in your quest for excellence. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Go Deeper with Big Think: ►Become a Big Think Member Get exclusive content, early, ad-free access to new releases, and more. https://www.youtube.com/@bigthink/membership/ ►Subscribe to Big Think on Substack Explore content that enlightens, inspires, and transforms. https://bigthinkmedia.substack.com/subscribe/ ►Get Big Think+ for Business Engage learners like never before with high-impact video microlearning from the biggest thinkers in the world. https://bigthink.com/plus/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=youtube_description ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About Cal Newport: Cal Newport is an MIT-trained computer science professor at Georgetown University who also writes about the intersections of technology, work, and the quest to find depth in an increasingly distracted world.