It’s natural to feel ambition, as we’re wired to find great satisfaction in accomplishing hard goals. But what impact has the internet had on this instinct? To help explore this question, author Brad Stulberg, author of the new book THE WAY OF EXCELLENCE, joins Cal during the ideas segment to explore ways in which the internet hijacks our drive, and what we can do about it. Then, in the practice segment, Cal provides the 2026 of his evolving advice for escaping email and IM overload in your job.Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a>bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a>Video from today’s episode:  <a>youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a>IDEAS SEGMENT: Is the internet hijacking ambition? [4:16]PRACTICES SEGMENT: Escaping messaging hell [1:03:06]QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:<ul><li>Have new AI tools actually been as transformative as claimed? [1:23:49]</li></ul>CAL RESPONDS TO COMMENTS [1:38:15]WHAT CAL’S READING: Cal gives his weekly reading update [1:44:52]Future Boy (Michael J. Fox)The Unauthorized Story of Disney’s Haunted Mansion (Jeff Baham)Links:Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at <a>calnewport.com/slow</a>Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at <a>peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/</a>Cal’s monthly book directory: <a>bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?</a><a>podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/old-school-with-shilo-brooks/id1841566275</a><a>instagram.com/p/DFh_mNGSvuZ/?img_index=2</a><a>microsoft.com/en-us/worklab/work-trend-index/breaking-down-infinite-workday</a><a>reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1o2g1xq/with_all_the_billions_trillions_going_into_it/</a><a>calnewport.com/a-world-without-email/</a>Thanks to our Sponsors: <a>mybodytutor.com</a><a>monarch.com</a> (Use code “DEEP”)<a>pipedrive.com/deep</a><a>meetfabric.com/deep</a>Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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