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. (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIhJnsJ0IHlVNnYfp-gw_5Q) 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. Watch the full episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4ZfkezDTXQ Show notes: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-cal-newport-how-to-enhance-focus-and-improve-productivity Social & Website Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hubermanlab Threads: https://www.threads.net/@hubermanlab X: https://twitter.com/hubermanlab Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hubermanlab TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hubermanlab LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman Website: https://www.hubermanlab.com/ Newsletter: https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3thCToZ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PYzuFs 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 #HubermanLab #CalNewport The Huberman Lab podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine, nursing or other professional health care services, including the giving of medical advice, and no doctor/patient relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.