Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Is the Internet Making You Lazy? (Here’s How to Reclaim Your Ambition.)

January 26, 2026|Original: 1h 48m|10 key insights|5 min read

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🔥 The shocking truth: How the internet hijacks your deepest ambition drive in just seconds

The $2 million 'health optimization' trap that's costing you your real potential

Why spending 18 hours a day 'hustling' is actually a sign of complete delusion

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