Chapter
Reflections on Writing and Saying "No"
The speaker discusses their experience with attempting to write a book on saying "no" and how they ultimately decided to cancel the project. They also reference Cal Newport's insight into the popularity of Facebook and his ability to predict future trends in technology.
Clips
Cal Newport discusses the reasons why he never finished writing his book on saying no, while also reflecting on his initial reluctance to sign up for Facebook years ago; Newport's expertise in predictions surrounding decentralized currencies, cryptography, and other concepts is also noted.
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Summary
Cal Newport discusses the reasons why he never finished writing his book on saying no, while also reflecting on his initial reluctance to sign up for Facebook years ago; Newport's expertise in predictions surrounding decentralized currencies, cryptography, and other concepts is also noted.