Ep. 186: The Power of “Day Batching”
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Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast (https://calnewport.com/podcast). Video
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With Jesse away on vacation, Cal decides to tackle 10 questions in a row, all in one take, with no breaks, covering everything from complaints about Cal’s inaccessibility, to teaching deep work in
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast (https://calnewport.com/podcast). Video
Click Here To Take Cal’s Survey: https://bit.ly/3zMTLXp Cal reacts to the news: TikTok and the Fall of the Social Media Giants [3:05] - How long should I wait for someone to respond to my email?
Habit Tune-Up: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane [2:03] - Is distracted deep work the same as shallow work? [18:10] - How does Cal do quarterly reviews? [23:03] - What should I include in my quarterly plan?
In today’s episode, we try something different: a special two-part conversation in which Cal coaches his longtime friend, comedian and podcast pioneer Jamie Kilstein, through a digital declutter.
With Cal away on vacation, he decides to tackle 8 questions in a row, all in one take, with no breaks! Ian Fleming’s writing process [1:13] - How can I get a tech job without credentials?
Cal Reacts: A slow productivity case study [5:19] - What do you think about planning two weeks out instead of one? [25:52] - How can I brainwash my little brother to make him not follow his passion?
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast (https://calnewport.com/podcast). Video
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast (https://calnewport.com/podcast). Video
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- Deep Dive: How does Cal organize his life? [4:47] - How do I improve my estimates of how long a task will take? [27:49] - How does Cal feel about open office spaces? [30:01] - Does listening
Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo (https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo) DEEP DIVE: The Deep Reset [8:58] - Should I use Seinfeld’s “Don’t Break the Chain” method? [37:48] - Does Cal have a
Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo (https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo) CAL REACTS: Brandon Sanderson’s Underground Lair [2:49] - Was it a mistake to drop out of college? [21:49] - What tools should I
Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo (https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo) DEEP DIVE: The Two Types of Ambition [4:36] - LIVE CALL: Escaping the “Second Control Tap” [28:10]
Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo (https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo) - Interesting Mail Bag [7:10] - Does walking help or hurt my work? [25:01] - How do I tame the flow of work from outside teams?
Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo (https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo) DEEP DIVE: The 20% Paradox [4:54] - INTERVIEW with Yael Schonbrun [18:59] - Cal and Jesse talk about
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