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Deep Questions with Cal Newport · June 22, 2026 · 57m

Am I Lazy or Overstimulated? | Monday Advice

Cal Newport
Show Notes

Cal Newport explores the difference between laziness and overstimulation, helping listeners diagnose why they feel unmotivated. He also reacts to his recent New Yorker article on AI and jobs, discusses lessons from Gen Z film successes, and shares a woodshed tool, a landline solution, and his current reading. The episode blends practical advice on focus and modern technology.

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Am I Lazy or Overstimulated?0:00
Cal Newport explains how feelings of laziness may actually be a symptom of overstimulation.
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Reaction to New Yorker Article on AI and Jobs28:29
Cal Newport responds to his recent New Yorker article arguing that AI might transform rather than eliminate work.
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Highlights

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Lessons from Gen Z Box Office Successes38:23
Cal Newport draws positive lessons from recent films popular with Generation Z.
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Editorial

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Old School Tool for a Woodshed46:24
Cal Newport recommends an old-school, non-digital tool for focused 'woodshed' practice.
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A New Solution to Landline Integration47:32
Cal Newport offers a novel approach to using landline phones in modern life.
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What Cal Is Reading49:30
Cal Newport shares his current reading list.
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