Dr. Cal Newport and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the root causes of burnout, highlighting how modern work practices, such as the constant checking of emails and continuous involvement in meetings, resulting in less time for meaningful work, contribute to the feeling of exhaustion and disengagement. 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 Exploring Burnout: Definitions and Personal Insights 00:15 The Poetic Perspective on Burnout and Wholeheartedness 00:44 Diagnosing Burnout in Knowledge Work: Quantity vs. Quality of Work 01:04 The Administrative Overhead: A Major Contributor to Burnout 01:49 The Psychological Impact of Modern Work Practices 02:40 The Absurdity of Current Work Culture and Its Effects 04:11 The Role of Digital Communication in Workplace Burnout 07:28 Cultural and Organizational Shifts Needed for Change 08:42 Envisioning the Cognitive Revolution in Knowledge Work 11:15 Concluding Thoughts and Invitation to Watch Full Episode #HubermanLab #CalNewport #Studying 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.