Deep Questions with Cal Newport · August 24, 2026 · 1h 2m

How to Build a Cognitive Training Plan | Monday Advice

Cal Newport proposes a set of three key performance indicators (KPIs) for measuring and improving cognitive fitness, drawing an analogy to physical training. He also discusses information fatigue syndrome, a framework for thinking about AI's role in knowledge work, and the concept of high-quality leisure as demonstrated by Disneyland.

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Cognitive KPIs: Measuring Brain Performance Like Physical Fitness00:00

Cal Newport proposes three key performance indicators (KPIs) for cognitive fitness, mirroring how we track physical health metrics.

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Information Fatigue Syndrome: When Input Becomes Noise29:48

Newport addresses a listener question about 'information fatigue syndrome,' the cognitive toll of constant digital input.

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