Alle afleveringen van The Cal Newport Show – pagina 5 van 10

Ep. 262: Creativity Hacking

21 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 16 min

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When it comes to generating fantastic ideas – the type that can make your career – you don’t have to passively wait for inspiration to strike. You can, instead, *hack* the creative process to increase the odds of coming up with something great. In this episode, Cal explores one of the more powerful forms of “creativity hacking”: making use of strange locations. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: Why do you work better in strange locations? [3:31]

- Does Cal read online articles? [34:35]
- Is fitness tracking on my Apple Watch an excuse to stay distracted? [40:09]
- Which is better for original thinking: the city or the country? [43:05]
- How do I organize the pursuit of deep ideas? [47:19]
- Does reading books from unrelated genres help idea generation? [51:57]

CAL REACTS: Over stimulation is ruining your life! [59:11]

Links:

blog.computationalcomplexity.org/2020/02/pre-publish-and-perish.html

calnewport.com/on-using-inspiring-locations-to-inspire-deeper-work/

youtube.com/watch?v=yYWvUoN4yt8

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Ep. 261: Control Your Time

14 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 33 min

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In celebration of the newly released *second* edition of the Time Block Planner, Cal provides some additional expert tips for getting the most out of a time blocking discipline before answering listener questions on the general topic of time management. He closes by discussing the recent claim that phones are ruining peoples’ ability to watch movies. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: How can I double what I accomplish each week by better controlling my time? [16:54]

- How do I deal with the guilt of missing time blocks? [44:17]
- How does Cal reconcile slow productivity with the urgency of time blocking? [49:22]
- How do I block enough time to keep up with all the internet content I want to read? [52:40]
- How do I stick to my block schedule if no one is forcing me to? [1:02:11]
- How can Cal be both a computer science professor and yet still be so bad at technology? [1:07:00]

Something Interesting: Have Phones Ruined Movies? [1:15:45]

Links:

washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/08/05/barbenheimer-bad-movie-behavior/

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Ep. 260: Make Haste Slowly

7 augustus 2023 · 1 uur 20 min

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One of the most popular (and widely forgotten) slogans of the ancient world was Festina Lente, or, “Make Haste Slowly.” In this episode, Cal looks deeper at what this phrase meant, and in doing so uncovers an ancient version of slow productivity. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: What can Octavian Caesar Augustus teach us about productivity? [5:37]

- How can I help my team move fast to slow productivity? [26:12]
- How do I figure out how long to spend on a task? [33:08]
- What’s up with Cal’s podcast album art? [38:14]
- Why is my partner so slow? [40:49]
- How does Cal’s Remarkable tablet change his working memory.txt habit? [46:23]

CASE STUDY: Not allowing work to dominate your life [53:28]

The 5 Book Cal Read in July 2023 [1:03:21]

Links:

bigthink.com/the-learning-curve/festina-lente/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festina_lente

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Ep. 259: The Four-Hour Work Day

31 juli 2023 · 1 uur 13 min

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Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed by everything you have to do? The writer Oliver Burkeman recently experimented with an unexpected response to this common sensation: he decided to work much less. In more detail, he wanted to see what would happen if he reacted to overload by restricting his work to only four hours per day. In this episode, Cal reviews what Burkeman discovered in this experiment and what it teaches the rest of us. Lees meer

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo

Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

Today’s Deep Question: What happens when you cut your workday in half? [5:51]

- What does the “celebrate” deep life bucket include? [30:34]
- When are big life changes the right thing to do? [38:38]
- When does Cal “start” his work day? [49:04]
- How do I save for a good retirement without making my current lifestyle worse? [50:05]

CASE STUDY: The Joys of Doing Less [56:44]

CAL REACTS: Chris Nolan doesn’t own a phone [1:05:21]

Links:

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Ep. 258: Godel’s Deep Life Stack

24 juli 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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Do history’s greatest thinkers care about time management? In today’s episode, Cal analyzes the system that the mathematician and philosopher, Kurt Godel, used to structure his days, weeks, and years to produce meaningful work over a long period of time. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: How do geniuses structure their life? [8:00]

- How do I follow through on the projects I start? [34:33]
- Is creating a deep environment one of the deep life buckets? [42:14]
- How do I find examples of my ideal lifestyle? [48:24]
- Should I switch jobs, I’m bored (but effective)? [59:20]

CAL REACTS: The ReMarkable 2 tablet. Is it worth it? [1:11:57]

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Ep. 257: Refusing Overwork

17 juli 2023 · 1 uur 13 min

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Sometimes the most effective way to contain your workload is to simply declare how long you’re willing to work and then refuse to violate your pledge. In this episode, Cal revisits this “fixed-schedule productivity” strategy, which he first introduced way back in 2008. Lees meer

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo

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Today’s Deep Question: How does fixed-schedule productivity work, and how has Cal’s thoughts on it changed over the years? [3:02]

- What activities can fall outside fixed schedules? [30:12]
- How do you manage a workload determined by other people? [33:08]
- Why doesn’t Cal build his weekly plan on his calendar? [43:24]
- How do I deal with having too much work piled up? [51:23]

CASE STUDY: Implementing tactics from “A World Without Email” [53:14]

The 5 Books Cal Read in June 2023 [1:02:28]

Links:

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Ep. 256: Start with Discipline

10 juli 2023 · 1 uur 13 min

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In Cal’s new “deep life stack” the first layer toward finding more meaning is to develop discipline. Why does this come first? In this episode, Cal dives deeper into the importance of starting with discipline. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: Why does cultivating the deep life start with discipline? [4:33]

- How do I stop falling off the productivity wagon? [26:38]
- How do I cultivate more consistent discipline? [32:35]
- How do I convince myself to follow through on demanding projects? [41:22]
- What’s the problem with studying for 10 hours a day? [54:37]

Something Interesting: Harrison Ford’s Slow Productivity [1:07:35]

Links:

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Ep. 255: The Failure of Cybernetic Productivity

3 juli 2023 · 1 uur 12 min

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Over the past twenty years, “productivity” has come to be synonymous with using digital tools to speed up non-essential parts of knowledge work. As cal argues in this episode, this “cybernetic” approach has proven to be a complete failure. He explores why speeding up isn’t working and what this teaches us about what we need to do instead. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: Why doesn’t cybernetic productivity work? [8:40]

- What should I ask a potential hire about their time management habits? [31:55]
- How do I teach leaders how to work more deeply? [38:17]
- How did Cal become good at breaking things down into systems and processes? [48:06]
- How do I build task boards if I have many roles? [51:05]
- How do I find time to think in my busy job? [54:20]

Something Interesting: Taylor Sheridan’s “writing bunker” [1:02:48]

Links:

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Ep. 254: The Laws of Less

26 juni 2023 · 1 uur 18 min

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Some of the most interesting and impactful people in the world build their work around a commitment to doing only a few things very well. No one remembers that it took Newton decades to finish The Principia, they just know that he wrote a book that changed science forever. In this episode, Cal defines some concrete laws for successfully implementing a shift toward doing less – but doing what you do better – in your own professional life. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: Why should I do less? [7:29]

- How can a teacher embrace slow productivity? [31:26]
- How do you know if an idea is good enough to spend years working on? [39:07]
- How can I slowly build the success needed to pivot into a new career? [46:16]
- How does Cal read 5 books a month? [49:58]

CASE STUDY: I can do my job in 4 hours a day [55:53]

The 5 Book Cal Read in May 2023 [1:07:04]

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Ep. 253: Making Time for What Matters (w/ Laura Vanderkam)

19 juni 2023 · 1 uur 39 min

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In this episode, Cal is joined by Laura Vanderkam (author of Tranquility by Tuesday and co-host of the Best of Both Worlds podcast). Cal and Laura tackle a collection of your questions about the struggle to make time for the various things that matter most, from your career to your family to your hobbies.Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaINTERVIEW: Laura Vanderkam [19:46] — Is the deep life only available to people with high salaries? [31:47]— Is it possible for a mom to succeed in academia? [40:19] — How do I find the time to land a job that requires less time? [50:26]— Am I too old to leave a career that fills me with dread? [55:53]— Am I crazy for thinking I can work from home with a baby? [1:00:31]— How do I create a deep life with kids? [1:05:31]— How do I stop over-committing? [1:13:47] SOMETHING INTERESTING: Slow Time During Japan’s Edo Period [1:30:11]Links:scroll.in/article/1030173/how-japan-became-an-exemplar-of-sustainability-over-centuries-of-self-isolationlauravanderkam.com/ Thanks to our Sponsors:rhone.com/calladderlife.com/deepmybodytutor.comblinkist.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 252: The Deep Life Stack

12 juni 2023 · 1 uur 18 min

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How do you leave a life of superficial distraction and cultivate something deeper? In today’s episode, Cal describes “The Deep Life Stack,” an approach to cultivating a deep life that starts with overhauling the person before making the big decisions. Lees meer

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Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

Today’s Deep Question: How do I rebuild my life into something deeper? [6:29]

- Is the deep life only available to those with high salaries? [31:55]
- How do I co-create a deep life with my partner? [41:48]
- Is there a genetic component to depth? [45:24]
- What are Cal’s thoughts on the book “Designing Your Life”? [58:31]

Something Interesting: Forget AI. Apple’s all in on AR. (And this is smart.) [1:06:34]

Links:

apple.com/apple-vision-pro/

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Ep. 251: The Efficiency Trap

5 juni 2023 · 1 uur 11 min

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Productivity YouTube is filled with breathless videos about optimizing systems and squeezing every ounce of speed out of your common habits. But does all of this efficiency really end up improving the quality of the most important things you produce? In this episode, Cal takes a deeper look at the different ways that productivity systems and tools can help your professional life, separating the boring but effective from the exciting but over-hyped. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: Does working faster make work better? [3:56]

- Why doesn’t Cal agree with other productivity YouTubers about apps? [27:50]
- How can I be productive if my organization bans third-party tools? [32:36]
- How do top writers keep their research process “efficient”? [37:29]
- How do I stop teaching from devouring all my time? [44:00]
- Is it a problem that I don’t feel overwhelmed? [50:19]

Something Interesting: The Productivity Diet & A Hotel for Book Lovers [1:02:33]

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Ep. 250: In Defense of Thinking

29 mei 2023 · 1 uur 19 min

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The art of thinking – plain, old-fashioned, hard concentration on useful ideas – is rapidly vanishing as our culture recasts humans as the custodians and recipients of digital computation. In this episode, Cal explains why this is a problem and what we should do in response. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: Why is it important to preserve the vanishing art of thinking? [5:02]

- How do I integrate movies and shows into the deep life? [27:42]
- Can I read after a long day of deep work? [33:30]
- Is a digital “second brain” a good idea to keep up with the latest advancements in your field? [36:25]
- Would Cal consider consolidating his notebooks? [42:37]
- Is Maria Popva’s note-taking method better than Cal’s method? [51:40]

The Books I Read in April 2023 [1:04:29]

Links:

Edward Teller talking about John Von Neumann
youtube.com/watcv=vQp70uqsBV4#t=55m0s

Aristotle on “philosophic wisdom.” See book 10, section 7 of The Ethics:
classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/nicomachaen.7.vii.html

Arnold Bennet on training concentration (See chapter 7 of How to Live on 24 Hours a Day):
gutenberg.org/cache/epub/2274/pg2274-images.html

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Ep. 249: The Good Enough Job (w/ Simone Stolzoff)

22 mei 2023 · 1 uur 45 min

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Do you live to work or work to live? In this episode, Cal talks with author Simone Stolfzoff about his provocative new book, THE GOOD ENOUGH JOB. Cal then answers listener questions about escaping professional unhappiness, and then switches gears in the Something Interesting segment to talk about the critical technological breakthrough that not enough people yet are talking about. Lees meer

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DEEP DIVE: Cal talks about the Good Enough Job with author Simone Stolzoff [4:39]

- What kind of a job do I want? [59:31]
- If I enjoy my job, why can’t I focus? [1:05:28]
- Should I give up on finding an academic job? [1:17:23]
- Should I cut my salary in half to escape the hyperactive hive mind? [1:25:07]

SOMETHING INTERESTING: Apple’s most interesting new tech strategy has nothing to do with A.I. [1:34:41]

Links:

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Ep. 248: Decoding Overload

15 mei 2023 · 1 uur 8 min

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Few professional experiences feel worse than overload. But what really causes this unfortunate state? In this episode, Cal takes a closer look at overload, identifying its main culprits, identifying solutions, and helping listeners with their specific overload-related questions. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: How does overload actually operate? [3:54]

- Does Cal use an executive assistant? [26:15]
- How do I write an effective communication policy for my team? [36:35]
- Does overhead compound exponentially? [42:50]
- How rare are high expectation/low overhead jobs? [48:05]
- My job has few shallow obligations. What should I do with my free time? [51:41]

Something Interesting: The future of social media is less social [59:39]

Links:

wsj.com/articles/workers-say-its-harder-to-get-things-done-now-heres-why-2a5f1389
nytimes.com/2023/04/19/technology/personaltech/tiktok-twitter-facebook-social.html

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Ep. 247: The Productive Life (w/ Sarah Hart-Unger)

8 mei 2023 · 1 uur 56 min

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We talk a lot on this show about how to be more organized and intentional in how you spend your time at work. But what about at home? In this episode, Cal is joined by Sarah Hart-Unger (https://theshubox.com/), a leading thinker on the challenges of staying organized amidst the chaotic busyness that defines family life, to help explore strategies for organizing life outside of work. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: How do I adapt professional productivity techniques to my life outside of work? (With Sarah Hart-Unger) [7:16] To learn more about Sarah, read her blog, or subscribe to her podcasts, visit: https://theshubox.com/

— What system does Cal use to track his life admin? [1:05:55]
— Don’t I need some sort of plan for time outside of work? [1:11:46]
— How do I stay on top of ongoing projects, initiatives, or hobbies? [1:15:36]
— Should I calculate the monetary cost of household tasks? [1:20:20]

Something Interesting: The AI Null Hypothesis [1:33:24]

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Ep. 246: Kids and Phones

1 mei 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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Are smartphones bad for kids? Cal walks through the data on this question, including how researchers came to be worried, their findings, critiques of their findings, and where we are today. He then gives recommendations for how to think about technology when it comes to your kids. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: Are smartphones bad for kids? [3:10]

- Is the deep life dull? [49:35]
- How do I stop doom-scrolling when I’m tired? [53:49]
- Are smartphones bad for older people? [57:35]
- How does Cal decide to adopt new technology or software? [1:02:06]
- How do I stay deep while traveling at conferences? [1:06:33]

The Books Cal read in March 2023 [1:12:38]

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Ep. 245: “Crazy” Productivity

24 april 2023 · 1 uur 8 min

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In this episode Cal – against his better judgment – answers questions on the fly, with no advance plan or preparation. He also does a Deep Dive about the Twitter fog dissipating and discusses something interesting.Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaDeep Dive: What was Twitter anyway? [4:46]- Is there a difference between passion and calling? [27:09]- What are the four principles to reimagine knowledge work? [31:50]- Is movie watching part of the Deep Life? [36:05]- Does fixed schedule productivity work on a weekly scale? [38:54]- How does effective altruism fit in value-based lifestyle career planning? [41:01]- What are Cal’s thoughts on David Graber’s book, “Bull Shit Jobs”? [44:00]- Do distracted adolescents risk losing the ability to focus as they grow older? [46:57]- Does slow productivity assist with parenting and professional development? [48:29]Something Interesting: Rob Drydek’s productivity system [1:00:37] Links:nytimes.com/2023/04/18/magazine/twitter-dying.htmlThanks to our Sponsors:fieldofgreens.com Promo Code: Deephensonshaving.com/calrhone.com/calhuel.com/questionsThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 244: Thoughts on ChatGPT

17 april 2023 · 1 uur 30 min

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Are new AI technologies like ChatGPT about to massively disrupt our world? Drawing from his recent New Yorker article on the topic, Cal explains exactly how programs like ChatGPT work, and uses this knowledge to explain why we can calm our fears about this new technology. Lees meer

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Today’s Deep Question: How does ChatGPT work? (And should we worry about it?) [11:24]

- Is there anything AI won’t do better than humans? [57:30]
- How will AI end up disrupting knowledge work? [1:02:27]
- Should I quit web development before AI eliminates the industry? [1:07:32]
- Will AI create mass job loss in the next five years? [1:11:52]

SOMETHING INTERESTING:

- NPR leaves Twitter [1:21:11]
npr.org/2023/04/12/1169269161/npr-leaves-twitter-government-funded-media-label

Links:
newyorker.com/science/annals-of-artificial-intelligence/what-kind-of-mind-does-chatgpt-have
twitter.com/tqbf/status/1598513757805858820
twitter.com/goodside/status/1598077257498923010
nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/chatgpt-passes-mba-exam-wharton-professor-rcna67036
time.com/6240569/ai-childrens-book-alice-and-sparkle-artists-unhappy/
nytimes.com/2023/02/16/technology/bing-chatbot-microsoft-chatgpt.html
nytimes.com/2023/03/24/opinion/yuval-harari-ai-chatgpt.html

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Ep. 243: In The Weeds!

10 april 2023 · 57 min

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Cal Newport answers 10 questions from his audience ranging from idea management to the Deep Life to writing. Throughout all the answers, you’ll hear Cal explain his core concepts and how they apply to everyday working life. Lees meer

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo

Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

- Why doesn’t Cal care about idea management systems? [2:46]
- Does Cal still use Workflowy to capture tasks? [12:52]
- Are women better at multi-tasking than men? [16:56]
- What is the difference between pursuing depth versus passion? [23:16]
- What are the “Contemplation” and “Celebration” buckets in the context of the Deep Life? [28:56]
- What’s the best way to study math? [32:56]
- Can I jump from a master’s at a small school to a PhD at a prestigious one? [35:19]
- How do I know if I’ve successfully cultivated a Deep Life? [37:11]
- How do I become a successful political nonfiction writer? [44:38]
- Is the Deep Work hypothesis affected by survivorship bias? [50:36]

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calnewport.com/blog/2011/06/23/lab-notes-my-closed-loop-research-system/

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Ep. 242: The Simple Life

3 april 2023 · 1 uur 25 min

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Why do stories of people moving to the country to dedicate their lives to simple living resonate so strongly with us overworked knowledge workers? Cal explores lessons we can extract from these instincts that can improve our lives right now, even without the need to become a homesteader.
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
Today’s Deep Question: What do we (really) seek when we seek the Simple Life? [7:39]
- Are daly deep life habits too frequent? [32:35]
- How do I juggle more projects? [36:44]
- Can I quit my job to reach online full time? [41:53]
- How do I convince my husband that the “deep life” isn’t an excuse to ignore me? [55:36]
CASE STUDY: A Writing Shed For Slow Productivity [1:01:37]
SOMETHING INTERESTING:
- Utah limits teens’ ability to use social media [1:12:38]
https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/utah-1st-state-limiting-teens-access-social-media-98089159
https://www.motherearthnews.com/homesteading-and-livestock/simple-living-zmaz03onzgoe/
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Ep. 241: The Virality Trap

27 maart 2023 · 1 uur 10 min

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Why does Twitter maintain such a strong grip on those who produce things with their minds for a living? Is it really so critical that we all spend so many hours spreading our output on this particular platform? In today’s episode, we explore this question, seeking new, more sustainable and humane ways to be an online creative professional.Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Given all the advantages of controlling your own digital press, why do so many content producers rely on Twitter? [5:39]- Does Twitter’s new view count feature make the service even worse? [27:10]- Why do so many important business/thought leaders spend so much time on Twitter? [35:14]- Does this professor need Twitter? [43:00]- Does Mastadon stand a chance against Twitter? [53:26]SOMETHING INTERESTING:Started From the Bottom podcast [1:01:04]pushkin.fm/podcasts/started-from-the-bottomAustralian senators backing 4-day work week [1:03:12]theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/mar/09/australia-four-day-work-week-labor-greens-senators-supportThanks to our Sponsors:hensonshaving.com/calzocdoc.com/deepmintmobile.com/deepcozyearth.com (Promo code: Deep)Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 240: Disciplined Laziness

20 maart 2023 · 1 uur 4 min

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You can’t just turn a “work harder” or “relax” knob. Once you realize that productivity ideas can offer you great autonomy in shaping your life - however you decide to do that - your relationship with it becomes more nuanced and fruitful. Productivity can be understood as applying organization tools and deliberate processes to take back control of your obligations.Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Is productivity about optimization or autonomy? [6:06] - Should I start a blog to prepare to write a book? [23:18]- How do I recover from burn out? [30:11]- How do I prioritize when I have too many interests? [35:15]- Should I ditch my side hustle? [39:25]- How do I convince my self-focused colleagues to participate in more efficient group systems? [43:24]Something Interesting: - The five books I read in February 2023 [53:24]Links:vice.com/en/article/akdyje/the-relentless-rise-of-the-productivity-influenceyoutube.com/watch?v=YctcDlPixb8Thanks to our Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Better Help: betterhelp.com/deepquestionsblinkist.com/deepexpressvpn.com/deepladderlife.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 239: On Time and Stress

13 maart 2023 · 1 uur 14 min

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The relationship with time is one of the more interesting things going on in work culture. Many knowledge workers take on too much work and become overloaded. If we have less to do, our relationship with time can be repaired. So we have to think very concretely about building systems and mindsets that reduce how much we have to do.Life of Focus link here: life-of-focus-course.comBelow are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: https://youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Is our relationship to time broken? [16:12]- Do we need AI-driven time management tools? (Rant alert) [39:39]- Is slow productivity compatible with becoming world class in a competitive field? [47:46]- What deep accomplishments are Cal and Jesse most proud about? [50:15]- CASE STUDY: A composer embraces slow productivity [59:40]Something Interesting: - Quiet quitting in academia? [1:08:35]Links:https://www.ft.com/content/176c104a-32c0-4267-b122-add10e5405f9https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/04/books/time-jenny-odell-.htmlhttps://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00633-wThanks to our Sponsors:https://www.hensonshaving.com/calhttps://www.huel.com/questionshttps://www.stamps.com/deephttps://www.80000hours.org/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 238: The Joys of the Reading Life

6 maart 2023 · 1 uur 10 min

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The reading life is a deep life. The screen-filled life can be primitive and exhausting. Which one do you want?Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Why is it important to read books? [7:23]- Should I buy physical copies of books I enjoyed on my kindle? [30:45]- How should I organize my notes when writing a non-fiction book? [34:38]- How do I train myself to become a reader? [40:34]- How should I build a library? [50:25]- What does Cal think about Sam Bankman-Fried’s claim that books are worthless? [55:12]Something Interesting: [1:02:21]- Napoleon’s solution to inbox overload- Rethinking productivity: impact vs. velocityLinks:abc.net.au/religion/maryanne-wolf-cultivating-deep-reading-in-a-digital-age/102001224reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/11fphcy/til_napoleon_bonaparte_refused_to_open_his_mail/itamargilad.com/velocity-vs-impact/Thanks to our Sponsors:grammarly.com/tonemybodytutor.comblinkist.com/deepexpressvpn.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 237: Reimagining the Internet

27 februari 2023 · 1 uur 17 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: https://youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Should we consider a radically reimagined internet? [7:03]- Can we build a better internet? [29:20]- Will the coming augmented reality make the deep life impossible? [36:18]- How do I become more disciplined about shutting down my phone? [44:26]- Is the internet alive? [49:35]- How does Cal see the connection between his professor and writer roles? [55:40]Something Interesting: Michael Cera Doesn’t Use a Smartphone [1:10:47]Links:https://www.buzzfeed.com/mychalthompson/michael-cera-smartphone-social-mediahttps://urbit.orghttps://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/21/us/google-supreme-court-youtube.html Elevate Your Team Thanks to our Sponsors:https://www.hensonshaving.com/calhttps://www.huel.com/questionshttps://www.mintmobile.com/deephttps://www.policygenius.comThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 236: Hacking Remote Work

20 februari 2023 · 1 uur 20 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: https://www.youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: How can I significantly decrease the footprint of my remote job (without anyone noticing)? [10:46]- How do I leverage a shift to remote work to gain a deeper life? [39:23]- How can I work deeply in a remote job that requires me to be available? [43:16]- How do I make time for my individual projects while working remotely? [53:47]- How do I avoid being promoted out of a nice remote position into a miserable management role? [55:35]CASE STUDY: Alternative Workflow Pitfalls [1:00:07]Something Interesting: The five books I read in January, 2023 [1:09:54] Links:https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/02/04/return-to-office-occupancy-statusThanks to our Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Better Help: https://www.betterhelp.com/deepquestionshttps://www.ladderlife.com/deephttps://www.zocdoc.com/deephttps://www.expressvpn.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 235: Is Productivity Overrated?

13 februari 2023 · 1 uur 13 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Does Cal Still Think That Productivity is Overrated? [6:46]- Should I abandon my careful plan when I get on a roll? [30:47]- How do I achieve slow-and-steady work mode? [35:38]- How do I make my the most out of idle time? [41:37]- How does a deep work lover survive the shallows? [47:34]- Does productivity require that you’re anti-social? [51:16]Something Interesting: Rethinking productivity in academia [1:02:44] Links:calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/31/dangerous-ideas-productivity-is-overrated/ Thanks to our Sponsors:Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at stamps.com/deep. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show!hensonshaving.com/calblinkist.com/deep80000hours.org/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 234: Ambition without Burnout

6 februari 2023 · 1 uur 32 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: How can we be ambitious without burning out? [8:23]- How do I create a hit podcast? (Special guest JORDAN HARBINGER) [41:59]- How do I overcome boredom in my purposefully under-scheduled life? [1:01:57]- How do I manage multiple side hustle projects? [1:06:11]- Do I need two planning documents if I have two jobs? [1:13:14]- How do I get my 15-year-old brother to stop using his phone so much? [1:15:30]Something Interesting: The slow productivity of Maryam Mirzakhani [1:23:48]Links:
screenrant.com/calvin-hobbes-bill-watterson-merchandising-lost-millions-reason/
web.archive.org/web/20150302235823/http://www.calnewport.com/blog
wired.com/2014/08/maryam-mirzakhani-fields-medal/
thedeeplife.com/podcasts/episodes/ep-115-jordan-harbinger-what-is-the-future-of-podcasting/
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Ep. 233: Escaping Your Tyrannical Inbox

30 januari 2023 · 1 uur 20 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: How can I free myself from spending all day in my inbox? [8:24]- Why does Cal suggest having multiple email addresses? [43:27]- How do I convince my colleagues to actually read process-centric emails? [47:16]- How do I work with people who enjoy email check-ins? [52:16]- How do I get key information out of email an into a better system? [57:25]- How can I focus when my job demands an open door policy? [1:01:11]Something Interesting: Alex Haley wrote on a cargo ship [1:12:42]Links:affect.media.mit.edu/pdfs/16.Mark-CHI_Email.pdftim.blog/autoresponse/blog.rescuetime.com/communication-multitasking-switches/www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/23/magazine/cal-newport-interview.html alexhaley.com/2018/08/04/aboard-the-african-star-by-alex-haley/Thanks to our Sponsors:mintmobile.com/deephuel.com/questionshensonshaving.com/calblinkist.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 232: The Lumberjack Paradox

23 januari 2023 · 1 uur 14 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaToday’s Deep Question: Why are lumberjacks happier than lawyers? [3:06]- Should I leave a good job to gain more autonomy? [32:34]- Should I quit my trainer job? [38:31]- What does Cal’s workday look like? [45:52]- How can I create a career without skills? [54:48]CASE STUDY: The Slow Lawyer [58:38]Books Cal Read in December [1:05:33]Links: - washingtonpost.com/business/2023/01/06/happiest-jobs-on-earth/ - frugalwoods.com/2021/09/15/mr-fw-retired-and-we-paid-off-our-mortgage-frugalwoods-fire-is-complete/ - bench.co/blog/small-business-stories/paul-jarvis/ - calnewport.com/blog/2017/05/22/john-grishams-15-hour-workweek/ - itsfreetime.com/aboutThanks to our Sponsors:This episode is sponsored by Better Help: betterhelp.com/deepquestionshuel.com/questionspolicygenius.comnotion.com/calThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 231: Fight Burnout with Work Cycles

16 januari 2023 · 1 uur 16 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaDEEP DIVE: Work Cycles [6:57]- Should I leave my relaxing job to make more money? [33:54]- Is there a need for deep work retreats? [45:59]- How do I find time to work deeply when I’m busy? [53:07]Case Study: On Walking and Remote Work [57:25]- Can Cal explain more about the “celebration” bucket? [1:02:09]SOMETHING INTERESTING: - Deep work cafe [1:10:28]cbsnews.com/news/manuscript-cafe-in-tokyo-serves-an-antidote-to-writers-block/- Gloria Mark’s new book [1:12:50]amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418Links:basecamp.com/handbook/09-how-we-workbluemountaincenter.org/life-at-bmccnn.com/travel/article/amtrak-free-residency/index.htmlmyfranciscan.org/visit/hermitage/Thanks to our Sponsors:80000hours.org/deepblinkist.com/deepladderlife.com/deepzocdoc.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 230: How Well Are You Living?

9 januari 2023 · 1 uur 26 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaDEEP DIVE: How well are you living? [11:14]- How do you track deep life habits? [28:07]- How do I become more social? (Bonus: How does Cal avoid being killed by Jocko?) [34:15]- How do I distill essential ideas from complex topics? [46:13]- How does Cal research his articles? [53:49]- Should I get a Deep Life tattoo? [59:41]THREE INTERESTING THINGS: - Guillermo Del Toro Bought a Second House to Boost his Creativity [1:13:33]kpcc.org/show/the-frame/2016-07-22/bleak-house-a-tour-inside-guillermo-del-toros-creative-man-cave- Kary Mullis’s Nobel-Winning Moment of Insight [1:19:56]nobelprize.org/prizes/chemistry/1993/mullis/lecture/ - Charles Dickens Wrote “A Christmas Carol” on Foot [1:22:38]Thanks to our Sponsors:stamps.com/deepgrammarly.com/deephensonshaving.com/calmybodytutor.comThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 229: Developing Discipline

2 januari 2023 · 1 uur 17 min

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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaGet your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoQUESTIONS:- How do I find time to study for a better job? [5:14]- How do I find rare and valuable skills to develop? [8:37]- How do I develop discipline if I have an easy job? [12:33]CASE STUDY: A graduate student with 5 kids takes control of his life [30:06]- Should I work or spend all my time with my son? [35:50]- How do I manage a strategic plan with lots of unpredictable projects? [42:54]- How does role-based communication work? [46:09]- How do I plan projects with unpredictable time demands? [50:58]- Should I move my family across the country to accept my dream job? [52:56]- How do you make time for Quality time with your wife with such a busy schedule? [58:43]- Does Cal write reports on the books he reads? [1:01:18]- Does slow productivity apply only to knowledge workers? [1:07:17]- Why do my side hustles fail? [1:10:35]Thanks to our Sponsors:
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Ep. 228: A World Without Busyness

26 december 2022 · 1 uur 12 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoDEEP DIVE: A World Without Busyness? [4:51]- In an era of Quiet Quitting is it easier to become a star? [22:09]- How do I resist my job’s demand for out-of-hours work? [29:52]- Should new writers use social media to get feedback? [35:31]- Should I use social media to promote my filmmaking website? [46:11]- Am I too busy find new ideas? [53:54]THREE INTERESTING THINGS: - On Teenage Luddites [1:03:07]calnewport.com/blog/2022/12/16/on-teenage-luddites/- Deep Work in Stocism [1:07:48]- Finding the Deep Life in the Mountains [1:09:09]outsideonline.com/culture/essays-culture/moving-to-a-ski-town-steamboat-springs-colorado-no-regrets/Thanks to our Sponsors:ladderlife.com/deepeightsleep.com/deepwren.co/deepzocdoc.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 227: Visions of the Deep Life?

19 december 2022 · 1 uur 28 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo- DEEP DIVE: Should I Manage Time or Stress? [2:50]
- How do I switch from a push to pull model of task management? [27:05]- Where should I live? [40:13]- Is “rare and valuable” the same as “impressive”? [49:01]- CALL: Integrating Deep Work to create a Deep Life [54:43]- How do I reconcile my lifestyle vision with my husbands very different vision? [58:09]- How does Cal structure his values document? [1:04:12]
THREE INTERESTING THINGS: Twitter, Attention, and Democracy [1:14:28](nytimes.com/2022/12/11/opinion/what-twitter-can-learn-from-quakers.html)Research: Walking Helps Thinking [1:22:10](apa.org/pubs/journals/releases/xlm-a0036577.pdf )Novelist Ian Rankin’s Slow Productivity [1:23:47](theguardian.com/books/2016/may/07/my-writing-day-ian-rankin)Thanks to our Sponsors:shopify.com/deeprhone.com/calblinkist.com/deepmasterclass.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 226: The Productivity Dragon

12 december 2022 · 1 uur 29 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo- CALL: How do I balance different productivity systems? [5:24]- How do I deal with a sudden increase in my work responsibilities? [12:29]- How use the “waiting for” column on my task board when crafting a weekly plan? [18:39]- If I adopt a natural pace to my work will I lose the race to success? [30:57]- Should I quit my job to pursue a new business idea? [45:04]- How do I handle a short period of having too much work? [50:20]- I’ve lost my will to work. What do I do? [56:28]- Does Cal get annoyed when people incorrectly cite his ideas? [1:02:56]Books I Read in November 2022 [1:11:39]Thanks to our Sponsors:mybodytutor.comrhone.com/calblinkist.com/deepexpressvpn.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 225: Should I Become A Thriller Writer? (w/ J.T. Ellison)

5 december 2022 · 1 uur 44 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoDEEP DIVE: Did Alan Turing Invent The Computer? [5:25]INTERVIEW: Thriller writer J.T. Ellison [25:23]Thanks to our Sponsors:policygenius.comeightsleep.com/deephensonshaving.com/calGet a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at stamps.com/deep. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show!Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 224: A World Without Twitter?

28 november 2022 · 1 uur 57 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoDEEP DIVE: A World Without Twitter? [7:28]bit.ly/3hQ9Wh4LIVE CALLER: Starting a new company alone [34:28]- How do I (carefully) convince my employer to embrace Deep Work? [51:48]- I just quit my job. How do I reset my life? [1:03:36]- How do I deal with having too much freedom in my job? [1:10:09]- CALL: Which tool should I bring when I only have room for one? [1:17:53]- Who does Cal personally admire? [1:23:43]THREE INTERESTING THINGS:- A novel solution to cell phones in schools [1:41:57]bit.ly/3i2olHd- The age of social media ending. Welcome to my party! [1:47:19]bit.ly/3gosVit- Eat, pray, herd [1:50:26]wsj.com/3tOv6zaThanks to our Sponsors:grammarly.com/deepeightsleep.com/deepladderlife.com/deepwren.co/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 223: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email?

21 november 2022 · 1 uur 38 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoDEEP DIVE: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email? [5:48]bit.ly/3EDcuZ0Questions for special guest host David Sax:- Is the Light Phone worth the money? [28:38]- How do I get started seeking higher quality leisure? [38:43]- How do I become a successful freelance writer? [49:01]- How do I make technical writing compelling? [1:08:03]- How do I kick my podcast habit while trying to work? [1:15:06]- Do weekly plans have to cover exactly one week? [1:18:44]- Should I join the Overemployed Underground? [1:26:36]Thanks to our Sponsors:mybodytutor.comeightsleep.com/deepblinkist.com/deepzocdoc.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 222: Did Cavemen Use To-Do Lists?

14 november 2022 · 1 uur 30 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoDEEP DIVE: Did Caveman Use To-Do Lists? [1:28]Article Link: bit.ly/3NYRbnF- LIVE CALL: Debating a master’s program [27:59]- How do I practice the “journalistic” mode of scheduling deep work? [37:32]- How do I determine when something I’m working on is good enough? [44:20]- Should I take two months off work to write in a cabin? [49:14]- Is answering email quickly really a good marker of talent? [53:45]- Is there a tutorial for Cal’s planning system? [1:00:04]- When is the new version of the Time Block Planner coming? [1:01:34]CASE STUDY: A Freelancer Crafts a Deep Life [1:04:18]CAL REACTS: New Insights on Kids and Phones [1:16:33]School Took Smartphones Away: on.wsj.com/3Trj4G3Social Media and Teenage Mental Health: bit.ly/3A3KN99Thanks to our Sponsors:rhone.com/calblinkist.com/deephensonshaving.com/calexpressvpn.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 221: Can Parents Do Deep Work?

7 november 2022 · 1 uur 29 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoDEEP DIVE: The 20% Paradox [4:54]- INTERVIEW with Yael Schonbrun [18:59]- Cal and Jesse talk about Schonbrun interview [1:13:18]MAILBAG: [1:24:00]- Twitter is losing its most active usershttps://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-where-did-tweeters-go-twitter-is-losing-its-most-active-users-internal-2022-10-25/ Thanks to our Sponsors:policygenius.comhensonshaving.com/calamazon.com/deepmybodytutor.comThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 220: The Two Types of Ambition

1 november 2022 · 1 uur 34 min

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Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvoDEEP DIVE: The Two Types of Ambition [4:36]- LIVE CALL: Escaping the “Second Control Tap” [28:10]- Can journaling make me a better writer? [53:26]- What’s an example of a keystone habit for building community? [56:03]- Can Cal give an example of a quarterly plan? [1:00:00]- How does Cal choose what books to read? [1:06:16]- What’s is Cal’s philosophy on caffeine? [1:15:12]- How can a teenager prepare to live deeply? [1:20:59]Thanks to our Sponsors:givingwhatwecan.org/deepmasterclass.com/deepeightsleep.com/deepzocdoc.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Listen to This: The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

26 oktober 2022 · 5 min

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Here’s a special preview of the new season of The Happiness Lab, a podcast from Pushkin Industries. You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. She’ll take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring stories that will change the way you think about happiness. Hear more from The Happiness Lab at: podcasts.pushkin.fm/thls5?sid=questions Lees meer

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Ep. 219: The Deep Reset

24 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 30 min

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DEEP DIVE: The Deep Reset [8:58]

- Should I use Seinfeld’s “Don’t Break the Chain” method? [37:48]
- Does Cal have a separate task board and weekly plan for his personal life? [42:07]
- How do I track my metrics over the long term? [47:18]
- Are Facebook and Instagram doomed? [52:25]
- CALL: Children and video games [58:47]
- When do I add a task to my list versus straight into my weekly plan? [1:07:50]

CASE STUDY: Implementing Deep Work advice [1:13:18]

MAILBAG: [1:19:40]

- Cal’s vision of the AR future as it grows closer
https://twitter.com/MKBHD/status/1580917421757587456?s=20&t=-deRWeIvOuCdPhhnAOFm9Q
- Andrew Huberman on the “Cathedral Effect”
https://hubermanlab.com/5-science-based-steps-to-improve-your-workspace/
- Obligatory Focus Porn: Writing in an isolated hut
https://alastairhumphreys.com/important-or-urgent/

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

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Ep. 218: Work vs. Meaning

17 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 42 min

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Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvoDEEP DIVE: Work vs. Meaning [4:48]- How do I design a life I love? [33:37]- Is it okay that I use adult coloring books? [47:19]- Is listening to music a good source of solitude? [49:33]- How do I enjoy the present while planning for a deeper future? [54:42]- CALL: Should I take over my dad’s business? [1:03:24]- How do I stop binge-watching YouTube after work? [1:12:02]- Does Cal process his WorkingMemory.txt file to empty every day? [1:18:06]- Does Cal keep a journal? [1:22:09]MAILBAG: [1:29:25]- Holly Black’s enchanted home [1:30:10] enchantedlivingmagazine.com/a-writers-cozy-lair/- Bram Stoker’s “method writing” [1:34:17]theguardian.com/books/2022/oct/09/cutting-his-teeth-how-bram-stoker-found-his-inner-dracula-in-scotland- A new deep life bucket [1:35:56]- The deep life of a professional stone skipper [1:37:23]outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/water-activities/stone-skipping-kurt-steiner/Thanks to our Sponsors:rhone.com/Calwren.co/Deepblinkist.com/Deepmybodytutor.comThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 217: Slow Productivity Advice

10 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 30 min

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Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvoCAL REACTS: Brandon Sanderson’s Underground Lair [2:49]- Was it a mistake to drop out of college? [21:49]- What tools should I use to manage my processes? [28:47]- CALL: Help with slow productivity [32:12]- What hobbies will improve my concentration? [37:34]CASE STUDY: Building a Deep Life on House Hacking (plus: thoughts on FIRE) [43:22]- Is Cal using Zettelkasten? [58:06]- How I schedule work with an unpredictable medical issue? [1:01:38]Books Cal Read in September, 2022 [1:15:07]Thanks to our Sponsors:eightsleep.com/Deeppolicygenius.comrhone.com/Calexpressvpn.com/DeepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 216: Deep Walking To Work Less

3 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 26 min

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Link to submit questions: 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? [29:10]- Do performers need an active social media presence? [33:12]- CALL: Should Robert keep on a writing role? [35:18]- CALL: Should Robert be worried about his full-time job discovering his side job? [39:18]- Are newsletters the new blogs? [44:34]- How can I prevent my law clients from interrupting me so much? [53:33]- Is Cal’s prediction about the rise of virtual screens a ‘hellscape’? [56:22]- CASE STUDY: What should I put on my new website? [1:10:46]- How do I complete things on time? [1:18:04]- How do I take notes on a complicated project? [1:19:56]- How can I buckle down and finish my novel? [1:22:17] Thanks to our Sponsors:zocdoc.com/deepamazon.com/deepblinkist.com/deephensonshaving.com/cal (enter Cal at checkout for 100 free blades)Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 215: RYAN HOLIDAY: Discipline Is Destiny

26 september 2022 · 1 uur 28 min

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Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo- INTERVIEW with Ryan Holiday [10:00] - Cal and Jesse talk about Holiday interview [1:13:57]Thanks to our Sponsors:mybodytutor.comwren.co/deepnotion.comhensonshaving.com/cal (enter Cal at checkout for 100 free blades)Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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Ep. 214: Quiet Quitting

19 september 2022 · 1 uur 26 min

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Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo- Deep Dive: Quiet Quitting [4:00]- How can I motivate my kids to have Cal’s work ethic? [24:28]- What are Cal’s tips for writing better articles? [34:48]- Are someday/maybe lists worth it? [44:33]- How can a researcher embrace slow productivity? [48:24]- Why did Cal switch from Roam to Obsidian note-taking software? [53:47] CASE STUDY: A World Without Email got my team through a crisis [57:01]- How can I concentrate on work with so many bad things happening in the world? [1:09:31]- What if I don’t enjoy the deep life I designed? [1:20:16]Thanks to our Sponsors:hensonshaving.com/cal (enter Cal at checkout for 100 free blades)eightsleep.com/deepblinkist.com/deepexpressvpn.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer

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