Dr. Cal Newport and Dr. Andrew Huberman explore the role of deliberate practice in skill improvement, contrasting it with the state of flow.
Cal Newport, Ph.D. (@CalNewportMedia) is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work and lead a more balanced life. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
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Timestamps
00:00 Unlocking Mastery: The Power of Deliberate Practice
01:58 The Battle of Concepts: Deliberate Practice vs. Flow
03:14 Neuroplasticity and the Science of Learning
05:32 Deep Work and the Misconception of Flow
07:09 Performance vs. Practice: Understanding Flow's Role
08:17 Closing Thoughts
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