Stephen Covey
American educator, author, businessman and motivational speaker (1932-2012)
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Videos Mentioning Stephen Covey

Full Length Episode | #181 | March 14, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author mentioned in the context of the ethic of individual autonomy in knowledge work.

Steve Young — From Super Bowl MVP to Managing Billions
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' whose conversation with Steve Young was transformational, leading Steve to realize his victim mentality.

Why I Left Twitter: A Conversation with Cal Newport (Episode #304)
Sam Harris
Author of time management and strategy guides, part of the 'advice' world Cal Newport immersed in during his youth.

Skye Fitzgerald: Hunger, War, and Human Suffering | Lex Fridman Podcast #278
Lex Fridman
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' a book that significantly influenced Skye Fitzgerald.

Ep. 214: Quiet Quitting | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Mentioned in relation to the Franklin Covey system, which his thinking influenced and which was adopted by Cal Newport's mother.

Ep. 204: Working Less, Overthinking, and Deep Life Principles | Deep Questions Podcast
Cal Newport
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People', whose book is noted for its massive sales.

Ep. 188: The 5 Books I Read in March, Embracing Boredom, and Deep Work vs. YouTube | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
Author of "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People." His framework, particularly 'start with the end in mind,' influenced Cal Newport's 'Deep Life' philosophy.

Greg McKeown — The Art of Effortless Results, the Joys of Simplicity, and More
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' a mentor to Greg McKeown, who built his work to have residual impact beyond his lifetime.

Productivity Fatigue: Is Striving To "Get Things Done" Causing Burnout? | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People,' known for a principle-centered and holistic approach to personal and professional problem-solving.

The Deep Life — Cal Newport
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' whose 'sharpening the saw' concept inspired Cal Newport's roles and values document.

Full Length Episode | #164 | January 13, 2022
Cal Newport
Mentioned as the source of the 'roles' concept for taming values in planning.

The Negotiating MASTERCLASS | Chris Voss and Shane Parrish
The Knowledge Project Podcast
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'.

The Productivity Paradox: The Harder You Try, The Worse It Gets... | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People' (popular in the 80s/90s), focusing on self-actualization and aligning work with deep values.

Jimmy Wales - Wikipedia’s Real Genesis Story, The Questioning Mind, and More | The Tim Ferriss Show
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People'.

The Biggest Lessons from 110 Books
Ali Abdaal
Author of 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People', a foundational self-improvement book.

8 Productivity Books To Change Your Life. Here's What Actually Works. | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author of 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People', whose core idea is to 'start with the end in mind', emphasizing that productivity should support larger life goals.

How to Enhance Focus and Improve Productivity | Dr. Cal Newport
Andrew Huberman
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People', whose early '90s work represented an optimistic view of self-actualization and meaningful productivity.

Ep.240: The Hard Work Of Taking it Easy
Cal Newport
Author of 'The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People', cited as an example of someone who has discussed productivity for a long time, predating modern influencer culture.

Shay Carl Interview (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)
Tim Ferriss
Author of 'The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' mentioned for his principle 'begin with the end in mind,' which aligns with Shay Carl's philosophy of having an eternal perspective.

CORE IDEA: The Case Against Email
Cal Newport
Author whose books on productivity are mentioned in the context of the dominant ethic of autonomy in knowledge work, where individuals are expected to manage their own time and tasks.