Ep. 186: The Power of “Day Batching”
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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.
Ep. 199: Quieting an Ambitious Brain
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Ep. 202: TikTok Dismisses Facebook
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Ep. 201: Making a Living Online
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Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles
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?
Ep 206 – Striving to do less
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?
Ep. 200: Decoding the Deep Life
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Ep. 207: A Digital Minimalism Intervention (w/ JAMIE KILSTEIN)
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.
Ep. 208: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane
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?
Ep. 209: Email and Living with Purpose
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?
Ep. 203: Taming Meetings
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Ep. 205: Why I’m a Bad Correspondent
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
Ep. 210: Visions of a Deep Life
Please take a moment to provide feedback on the podcast using this survey: bit.ly/3zMTLXp (https://bit.ly/3zMTLXp) DEEP DIVE: Loops, Networks, and Links [5:32] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - How do I
Ep. 215: RYAN HOLIDAY: Discipline Is Destiny
Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo (https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo) - INTERVIEW with Ryan Holiday [10:00] - Cal and Jesse talk about Holiday interview [1:13:57] Thanks to our Sponsors:
Ep. 211: How Cal Organizes His Life
- 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
Ep. 219: The Deep Reset
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
Ep. 217: Slow Productivity Advice
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
Ep. 220: The Two Types of Ambition
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]
Ep. 216: Deep Walking To Work Less
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?
Ep. 221: Can Parents Do Deep Work?
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