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Ep. 213: The Art Of Saying No
12 september 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
- Deep Dive: The art of “no” [7:06]- CALL: Anxiety and timeblock planning [27:38] - How do I choose a hobby to master? [37:01]- Should I leave my job? [43:31]- How do I break into a knowledge work? [49:00]- How do I overcome career anxiety? [53:55] CASE STUDY: Closet Office [1:05:10]- CALL: Thoughts on Monday.com [1:13:38]- What’s the difference between a quarterly and strategic plan? [1:21:45]- How do I figure out my values? [1:23:10]Thanks to our Sponsors:https://www.blinkist.com/deephttps://www.sleep.me/calhttps://www.80000hours.org/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. 212: The Productivity Dragon Returns
5 september 2022 · 1 uur 36 min
- Deep Dive: Will 4-Day Weeks Solve Burnout? [7:01]- How do I know if I’m doing too much? [24:03]- Who invented the idea to “follow your passion”? [34:11]- How can an ER doctor manage his schedule? [41:46]- CALL: How do you know when it’s time to rest? [45:48]- Nerd Alert: Is the future of computing more local? [49:59]- Books Cal read in August 2022 [59:31]- CALL: What watch does Cal use? [1:16:51]- How do I create a Feedback Council? [1:25:04]- Did Jordan Peterson and Bret Weinstein get weirder after leaving academia? [1:28:06]Thanks to our Sponsors:This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp.expressvpn.com/deepbetterhelp.com/deepquestionsladderlife.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. 211: How Cal Organizes His Life
29 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
- 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 to a podcast count as reading? [40:54]- How do I plan a wedding without drowning in minutia? [43:40]- I lost my love for work. Should I try to get it back? [50:03]- Does Cal struggle with comparing himself to others? [59:18]- How do I reset my ambitions after buring out? [1:08:06]Thanks to our Sponsors:Grammarly.com/DeepWren.co/Deep80000.org/DeepGivingwhatwecan.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. 210: Visions of a Deep Life
22 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
Please take a moment to provide feedback on the podcast using this survey: bit.ly/3zMTLXpDEEP DIVE: Loops, Networks, and Links [5:32]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - How do I track a long-term project? [30:52] - How often should I check email? [36:23] - How do I get my workplace to be less “hyperactive”? [42:14] LISTENER CASE STUDY: Diane rents an office near her house [46:08]DEEP LIFE ACADEMY: Lifestyle-centric career planning [53:39] —Thanks to our Sponsors:MagicSpoon.com/CalTryMiracle.com/CAL25ZocDoc.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. 209: Email and Living with Purpose
15 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 12 min
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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? [32:21]- Do you recommend having multiple email accounts? [35:21]- Is there a place for “Inbox Zero” in Cal’s productivity system? [38:15]
Habit Tune-Up: Docket Clearing Meetings [44:44]
- How do I balance my many interests after quitting my job? [55:33]- Why am I stuck in my pursuit of depth? [1:01:30]- How can we convince the masses to live deeper? [1:06:57]
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Ep. 208: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane
8 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 22 min
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? [25:03]- How do I save my failing productivity system? [27:34]- Can I sell a book without social media? [36:12]The Five Books Cal Read in July 2022 [47:56]- How do I manage the anxiety of not achieving a goal? [1:11:22]- How do I handle having too many ideas? [1:15:05]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist.com/DeepEightsleep.com/DeepExpressVPN.com/DeepPolicyGenius.comThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 207: A Digital Minimalism Intervention (w/ JAMIE KILSTEIN)
2 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
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. The first part of the conversation ends with Cal’s prescription for Jamie, while the second part picks up six weeks later to check in on how things actually went.Thanks to our Sponsors:Miracle.com/CalGrammarly.com/DeepBetterhelp.com/deepquestionsStamps.comThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep 206 – Striving to do less
25 juli 2022 · 48 min
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? [8:04]- How do I make progress on tasks in a chaotic job? [10:52]- Why do you have a problem with social media? [16:07]- What should I do to succeed in my first internship? [24:16]- What does Cal think about YouTube shorts? [26:37]- Is it possible to avoid studying all the time in medical school? [29:14]- What do you think of Oliver Burkeman’s work on productivity in Four Thousand Weeks? [37:51]- Can I maintain a social life if I move to the country? [43:41] Thanks to our Sponsors: Blinkist.com/DeepWren.co/DeepZocdoc.com/DeepLadderlife.com/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. 205: Why I’m a Bad Correspondent
18 juli 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
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 schools, to a long pontification (read: rant) on the podcasting industry.- Finding time to self-study [5:38]- Why Cal is a bad correspondent [11:44]- Can everyone become so good they can’t be ignored? [25:32]- Should temperament affect job choice? [29:06]- Teaching deep work in schools [33:20] - When does Cal listen to podcasts? [37:46]- How do I succeed in podcasting? [38:57]- Why is Cal so contrarian? [56:22]- How do I stay a digital minimalist after having a baby? [59:31]- How do I teach my family and friends about the deep life? [1:02:23]Thanks to our Sponsors:MyBodyTutor.com EightSleep.com/DeepZBiotics.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. 204: Deep Life Principles
11 juli 2022 · 1 uur 33 min
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? [32:43]- Improving at deliberate practice with a slow feedback loop [42:33]- How can I stop overthinking? [49:53]The Six Books Cal Read in June 2022 [54:48]- Slow productivity and billable hours [1:20:24]- What are the key principles of living the deep life? [1:24:21]Thanks to our Sponsors:PolicyGenius.comTrymiracle.com/CalZbiotics.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. 203: Taming Meetings
4 juli 2022 · 1 uur 25 min
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/calnewportmediaCal Reacts: Journalists and Twitter [3:26]- When should kids get smartphones? [28:08]- What age should my kids start coding? [37:51]- How can a non-native English speaker widen his vocabulary for scientific writing? [46:21]Habit Tune-Up: Cal’s toolbox for taming meetings [47:25]- What should I read while waiting in line? [1:08:29]- Are some people not wired to focus? [1:11:39]Thanks to our Sponsors:Grammarly.com/DeepBetterhelp.com/DeepquestionsZocdoc.com/DeepEightsleep.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. 202: TikTok Dismisses Facebook
27 juni 2022 · 1 uur 22 min
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcastVideo from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmediaCal Reacts to the News: TikTok Dismisses Facebook [10:40]- Should I get a PhD in my 50’s? [32:29]- Do I need two shutdowns if I work on my side hustle in the evening? [40:21]- Good life vs. Deep life [44:39]Habit Tune-up: Process-Centric Email [49:49]- How can I succeed in an academic profession after a lackluster start? [1:07:16]- Helping young men live deeply [1:15:07]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist.com/deepEightsleep.com/deepMybodytutor.comWren.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. 201: Making a Living Online
20 juni 2022 · 1 uur 31 min
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/calnewportmediaCal Reacts: Making a Living Online [8:26]- How do you get over the fear of starting a business? [39:21]- How can I convince my wife I’m unavailable during deep work sessions? [43:09]- Struggling to focus because of a personal crisis [54:49]- What is the potential of AI in productivity optimization? [1:00:30]Interesting Mail Bag [1:05:52]- Can you reduce attention residue? [1:19:01]- Impact of Cal’s podcast on his idea process [1:22:31]Thanks to our Sponsors:Betterhelp.com/DeepQuestionsStamps.com/DeepTrybasis.com/CalZbiotics.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. 200: Decoding the Deep Life
13 juni 2022 · 1 uur 18 min
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/calnewportmediaDeep Dive: Feedback Councils [2:58]- How can you not lose faith if there is always more to be done? [23:22]- Do you have two shutdowns when you’re working two shifts? [27:04]- CALL: Decoding the Deep Life [32:13]- What are some good Deep Leisure activities? [47:32]- CALL: Looking to write after early retirement [53:16]Books I read in May 2022 [1:03:13]Thanks to our Sponsors:PolicyGenius.comTrybasis.com/CalMagicSpoon.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. 199: Quieting an Ambitious Brain
10 juni 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
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/calnewportmediaUpdate on Cal’s book writing [ 2:03]WORK QUESTIONS- How do I get my family and friends to take my profession seriously? [14:11]- How should we adjust our work for the arrival of our first baby? [21:33]- Do maximum deep work durations depend on the type of work? [28:10]- How do I overcome the sense of being overwhelmed by all of my goals? [31:21]TECHNOLOGY QUESTION- What are the most important trends in technology at the moment? [37:25]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS- Does reading too many books dilute their impact? [1:01:01]- How do I turn off my ambitious mind? [1:02:35]- How do I get back on the productivity horse after I fall off? [1:05:05]Thanks to Our Sponsors:EightSleep.com/DeepBlinkist.com/DeepGrammarly.com/DeepMyBodyTutor.com Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 198: The Second Principle of Slow Productivity
30 mei 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
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/calnewportmediaUpdate on Cal’s book writing [5:11]- LISTENER CALL: How do I get information out of my inbox? [9:59]- How do I choose a masters program? (RANT alert) [15:16]- How do you know what is enough for the next step of your career? [19:47]HABIT TUNE-UP: Multi-Scale Seasonality (The second principle of slow productivity) [34:01]RAPID FIRE CALLS:- How do I improve my evening wind down routine? [40:36]- How do you take a Deep Holiday? [42:52]- How do you organize your books? [46:12]NEWS: A novel solution to the problems of social media [51:45]Can I live a Deep Life if I decide to start a family? [57:27]Thanks to our Sponsors:Getkion.com/CalMagicspoon.com/CalZocdoc.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. 197: I’m Writing a New Book
23 mei 2022 · 1 uur 34 min
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/calnewportmediaThe Overlooked Radicalism of Tim Ferriss [13:53]QUESTIONS:- Is it time for a career change or do I just lack discipline? [37:30]- Do occasional leaks mean that my productivity system is broken? [46:02]- LISTENER CALL: How should this exhausted professorI structure her sabbatical? [50:16]Habit Tune-Up: The Corner Marking Method [59:03]- Why use a paper notebook for Time-blocking instead of an app? [1:20:58]- How can I do longer Deep Work sessions? [1:26:48]Thanks to our Sponsors:Trybasis.com/CalWren.co/DeepExpressVPN.com/DeepNovo.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. 196: Shutting Down Anxiety
15 mei 2022 · 1 uur 29 min
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/calnewportmediaCal reacts to his inbox [7:48]QUESTIONS:- How do I manage a two-part workday? [26:49]- How do I save my “shut down” ritual? [34:14]- LISTENER CALL: Should I work on challenging projects or take the easy path? [37:58]Cal reacts to the news: A Catholic Response to Workism [48:48]- How do I select projects? [1:10:51]- How do I tame WhatsApp with my friends and family? [1:20:51]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist.com/DeepZocdoc.com/DeepLadder.com/DeepAthleticGreens.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. 195: Deep Walks
9 mei 2022 · 1 uur 25 min
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/calnewportmediaCAL REACTS: His latest article for The New Yorker [16:06]QUESTIONS:- How do I balance my walking ‘modes’ when living a Deep Life? [39:43]- Why not recommend time-blocking for leisure? [44:09]- LISTENER CALL: How do I avoid my phone when I’m tired? [46:57]HABIT TUNE-UP: WorkingMemory.txt - LISTENER CALL: How does a manager do Deep Work? [1:10:28]- Where do you put your extended thoughts about your life? [1:19:52]Thanks to our Sponsors:ExpressVPN.com/DeepMyBodyTutor.comGrammarly.com/DeepStamps.comThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 194: The Surprising Math of Doing Less
2 mei 2022 · 1 uur 19 min
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/calnewportmediaDEEP DIVE: The Surprising Math of Doing Less [8:58]QUESTIONS:- How do I improve my discipline? [26:16]- How do you break down a complicated problem? [37:20] - LISTENER CALL: Has Cal read “Stolen Focus”? [40:27]The Books I Read in April 2022 [46:41]- LISTENER CALL: Playbook for writing in The New Yorker [1:12:37]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist.com/DeepAthleticGreens.com/DeepPolicyGenius.comMagicSpoon.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. 193: How do I read more?
25 april 2022 · 1 uur 35 min
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/calnewportmediaCAL REACTS TO THE NEWS [8:05]QUESTIONS:- How do I read more? [45:35]- Rapid Fire: TV, Email, and Journaling [54:44]- Listener Call: How is a weekly plan different than what’s in Trello? [59:33]HABIT TUNE-UP: Fixed-Schedule Productivity [1:06:07]- Listener Call: How would Cal design a university? [1:19:47]- Should college students avoid social media? [1:29:58]Thanks to our Sponsors:Zocdoc.com/DeepMagicmind.co/DeepNovo.co/DeepBlinkist.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. 192 : Habit Tune-Up Returns!
21 april 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
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/calnewportmediaDEEP DIVE: The Crypto Question No One is Asking [1:43]QUESTIONS:- Should I be productive or bill more hours? [24:51]- Can someone with ADHD succeed with Deep Work? [28:44]- Can I find depth if I have roommates? [33:12]- How do I track more publications? [37:49]- I can’t time-block. What should I do? [43:33]- How do I tame Netflix? [47:19]- How does Cal come up with ideas? [55:04]- How do I shorten weekly planning sessions? [58:26] Thanks to our Sponsors:Headspace.com/QuestionsLadderLife.com/DeepAthleticGreens.com/DeepBlinkist.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. 191: Can We Fix the Internet?
18 april 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
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/calnewportmediaQUESTIONS:- How do I stick with just one organization system? [3:38]- How do I maintain a routine in a job with wildly changing demands? [9:00]- Cal Reacts to the News: Is Twitter Ruining Society? [23:30]- How do I apply your ideas to skilled labor? [44:14]- How do I cure my current feeling of burnout? [49:25]- Should I focus on process or results-focused goals? [1:01:51]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist.com/DeepAthleticGreens.com/DeepLadderLife.com/DeepHeadspace.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. 190: CALLS: Managing Idea Notebooks
14 april 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
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/calnewportmediaCAL REACTS TO THE NEWS : Elon Joins the Twitter Board [1:32]QUESTIONS:- Managing idea notebooks [24:19]- Doctor who wants to learn advanced math [29:56]- Obsessed with instant messaging [34:17]- Tempering a racing mind [47:35]- Selecting good keystone habits [54:50]Thanks to our Sponsors:MyBodyTutor.comExpressVPN.com/DeepWorkable.com/PodcastGrammarly.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. 189: Why Did The Times Drop Twitter?
11 april 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
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/calnewportmediaCal Reacts to the News: The Times Drops Twitter [4:21]QUESTIONS:- Is the hyperactive hive mind ever beneficial? [26:52]- How do I survive a really busy week? [36:49]- Should I quit my executive job to write a book? [42:48]- Do you have suggestions for improving the trade-off between teaching vs. scholarship obligations? [54:11]- How do you approach complexity? [57:34]Thanks to our Sponsors:MyBodyTutor.comExpressVPN.com/DeepWorkable.com/PodcastGrammarly.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. 188: The Books I Read in March 2022
7 april 2022 · 55 min
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/calnewportmediaOPENING SEGMENT: The Books I Read in March, 2022 [2:05]- Cal’s frameworks [16:48]- Time blocking beyond work [26:05]- How to structure all-day studying [33:53]- Handling boredom [38:16]- Deep Work vs. YouTube [48:08]Thanks to our Sponsors:Workable.com/podcastPolicyGenius.comBlinkist.com/DeepAthleticGreens.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. 187: Helping 100K Employees Work Deeper
4 april 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
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/calnewportmediaDEEP DIVE: Quick Social Media (Revisiting my Viral 2017 Talk) [4:50]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Does career capital theory assume meritocracy? [30:31]- Is there a middle ground between shallow and deep work? [34:35]- What tools can help my 100,000 employees be more productive? [37:38]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS- Is the Deep Life privileged? [47:17]- When is “left to right” planning preferred? [1:07:10]Thanks to our Sponsors:Workable.com/podcastPolicyGenius.comBlinkist.com/DeepAthleticGreens.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. 186: The Power of “Day Batching”
31 maart 2022 · 1 uur
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/calnewportmedia- Is “day batching” a good idea? [16:38]- Sustainable time-blocking [24:28]- Earning money versus building things [33:45]- Escaping a dead end career [48:19]- Reading deeply and quickly [53:42]Thanks to our Sponsors:Magicmind.co/DEEP (Code DEEP20)MunkPack.com (Code DEEP)Stamps.com (Code DEEP)Headspace.com/Questions Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 185: How Do I Escape Filter Bubbles?
28 maart 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
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/calnewportmediaDEEP DIVE: Is Friction Bad? [5:27]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Should a stay-at-home parent pursue deep work? [21:32]- How do we combat administrative creep? [29:20]- Has Cal changed his mind on optimal duration of deep work sessions? [39:00]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS- Should we all practice Shabbat? [44:05]- Why do I keep failing to complete my digital detox? [52:13]- How do I escape filter bubbles? [56:06]Thanks to our Sponsors:Magicmind.co/DEEPMunkPack.comStamps.com (Code DEEP) Headspace.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. 184: REPLAY: The Productivity Baby Steps
24 maart 2022 · 45 min
This episode is a replay from July 12, 2021.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/calnewportmedia- Breaking up big projects into small tasks. [5:33]- The productivity baby steps (epic answer alert). [10:12]- Taming late night meetings. [27:16]- Best book of mine for college students. [36:34]- Shutdown routines with unpredictable schedules. [40:17]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist.com/DeepAthleticGreens.com/DeepExpressVPN.com/DeepNewRelic.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. 183: Crazy or Deep?
21 maart 2022 · 51 min
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/calnewportmediaDEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- How do I “practice” my job? [12:41]- Does software with too many features distract us? [22:12}- How can an overloaded minister juggle the demands of people and planning? [31:24]- Should I stop teaching my stock investing course to get better at investing at stocks? (Bonus rant: why you’re not going to beat the stock market) [43:42]- What lessons for life can we extract from the military experience? [45:47]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist.com/DeepAthleticGreens.com/DeepExpressVPN.com/DeepNewRelic.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. 182: Cal’s Business Model
17 maart 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
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/calnewportmediaUpdate on Cal’s writing [0:43]- Tips for preparing for an upcoming training. [19:32]- Your business model. [24:06]- Managing guiding documents. [35:26]- Becoming a better writer. [44:21]- Curing deep procrastination. [51:02]Thanks to our Sponsors:MyBodyTutor.comBlinkist.com/DeepGrammarly.com/DeepWorkable.com/podcastThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 181: Should I Quit My Lawyer Job?
14 maart 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
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/calnewportmediaCORE IDEA: The Case Against Email [2:52]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- How do I balance writing and marketing? [30:32]- How do I find time to time an overwhelming work load? [36:10]- How do I work even deeper? [40:22]- Should I read before or after I write? [45:51]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Deep living in retirement? [53:07]- Should I quit my lawyer job? [55:24]- Does context switching reduce reading comprehension? [1:07:32]- Does Nicholas Carr’s hyperlink critique hold up? [1:08:15]Thanks to our Sponsors:MyBodyTutor.comBlinkist.com/DeepGrammarly.com/DeepWorkable.com/podcastThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 180: CALLS: Four Day Weeks Aren’t Enough
10 maart 2022 · 1 uur
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: https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia- Article challenging Cal’s take on productivity. [17:07]- Alternatives to Cal’s career capital theory. [29:58]- Cal’s thoughts on shorter work weeks. [37:53]- Obsessive reading. [51:59]Thanks to our Sponsors:PolicyGenius: policygenius.comWorkable: workable.com/podcastExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/deepAthletic Green: athleticgreens.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. 179: Do Techniques Beat Talent?
7 maart 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
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/calnewportmediaThe Books I Read in February 2022 [4:45] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Can you implement Cal’s productivity tips without time-blocking? [32:46]- Does technique beat talent? [37:28]- Do you recommend multiple email accounts for someone who works at different institutions? [43:12]- Can intense collaborative work be considered deep? [44:52]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Are podcasts good for you? [52:11]- Can you elaborate on concentration calisthenics? [57:29]Thanks to our Sponsors:PolicyGenius: policygenius.comWorkable: workable.com/podcastExpressVPN: expressvpn.com/deepAthletic Green: athleticgreens.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. 178: CALLS: On Doing Hard Things
3 maart 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcastVideo from today’s episode: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjDEEP DIVE: On Doing Hard Things [4:42] LISTENER CALLS:- People who are bad at planning [31:56]- What did Cal learn from his mom the computer programmer [40:42]- Students working on weekends [45:49]- Living a deep life with anxiety (warning: lecture alert) [56:52]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist: Blinkist.com/DeepAthletic Greens: Athleticgreens.com/deepJUST EGGNew Relic: Newrelic.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. 177: Is Ambition Worth It?
28 februari 2022 · 1 uur 13 min
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcastVideo from today’s episode: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjDEEP DIVE: Is Ambition Worth It? [2:45]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Should you ditch your to-do list with slow productivity mindset? [27:20]- What should I do while waiting for code to compile? [33:20]- What do you do when you get tired? [36:26]- How do I succeed as a postdoc? [39:17]- What do you eat to support Deep Work? [42:04]- What is your updated advice about “temporary plans”? [49:53]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- How do I balance deep work personal pursuits? [56:35]- At what age will Cal allow his kids to have phones and social media? [1:00:11]- Is Cal’s outlook on the future too optimistic? [1:02:52]- I followed my passion. Am I screwed? [1:08:51]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist: Blinkist.com/DeepAthletic Greens: Athleticgreens.com/deepJUST EGGNew Relic: Newrelic.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. 176: CALLS: Taming Information Overload
24 februari 2022 · 57 min
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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjDEEP DIVE: Is TikTok a Good Thing? [2:47]CALLS:- Deep work for sales. [16:10]- Where to find arguments I disagree with. [20:18]- Little bets. [25:37]- Taming information overload. [39:45]- Minimalism as a med student. [48:56]Thanks to our Sponsors:Headspace: Headspace.com/QUESTIONSBlinkist: Blinkist.com/DEEPMunk Pack: MunkPack.com - Enter code DEEPJUST EggThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 175: What is the Deep Life?
21 februari 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjCORE IDEAS: The Deep Life [4:55]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Does time blocking work with ADHD? [33:39]- How should I approach my PhD? [35:38]- How can I meet other deep workers? [39:40]- How can I improve Zoom meetings? [44:19]- How do I shutdown while watching kids? [47:21]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- How do I balance my personal and professional life? [57:12]- How do I pick a major if I can’t follow my passion? [59:27]- Is there a place where I can find all of the ideas from this podcast? [1:04:45]Thanks to our Sponsors:Headspace: Headspace.com/QUESTIONSBlinkist: Blinkist.com/DEEPMunk Pack: MunkPack.com - Enter code DEEPJUST Egg Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 174: CALLS: Thinking for Yourself
17 februari 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjBEHIND THE CURTAIN: Jesse asks Cal questions about his life. [2:41]- Listening to arguments on both sides of an issue. [24:49]- Designing a fantastic gap year. [33:51]- Juggling too many hobbies. [42:27]- Struggling to stay disciplined with home chores. [46:56]- Cal’s thoughts on the Metaverse. [58:58]Thanks to our Sponsors:My Body Tutor: MyBodyTutor.com: Mention “Deep Questions” for $50 off 1st monthAthletic Greens: Athleticgreens.com/deepStamps.com: Stamps.com - Use promo code “Deep”Grammarly: Grammarly.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. 173: What is Deep Work?
14 februari 2022 · 1 uur 8 min
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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjCORE IDEA: Deep Work [5:10]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- How much should I care about promoting my work? [28:07]- When do you write your weekly plan? [33:22]- What does Cal think about digital notebooks? [34:00]- Why is everyone so bad at email? [36:45]- What is Cal’s advice for a distracted high school student? [40:02]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Does disconnection improve creativity? [50:57]- How do I teach my kids to focus? [57:52]- How do I get my students off their phones? [1:02:20]- What does Cal think about the book “Four-Thousand Weeks”? [1:05:21]Thanks to our Sponsors:My Body Tutor: MyBodyTutor.com: Mention “Deep Questions” for $50 off 1st monthAthletic Greens: Athleticgreens.com/deepStamps.com: Stamps.com - Use promo code “Deep”Grammarly: Grammarly.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. 172: CALLS: The Books I Read in January 2022
10 februari 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjCal's January Books: [2:00]Listener Calls:- Implementing the deep life [21:30]- Physical vs. e-books [33:33]- Finding hobby motivation [37:39]- Asking for help [45:14]- Deep student life [52:34]- Deep work for a new father [1:04:27]Thank you to this episode's Sponsors:Policy Genius: Policygenius.comCentered: centered.app/deepquestionsMagic Spoon: magicspoon.com/calExpressVPN: 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. 171: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout?
7 februari 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjCORE IDEAS: Is Slow Productivity the Solution to Burnout? [2:58]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- How does Cal manage information? [35:56]- What notebooks does Cal use? [38:52]- What’s the deep approach to job searching? [44:20]- What did Cal’s readers learn about deep work? [48:00] -Can I work deeply for more than 4 hours a day? [55:46]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- How should Cal’s time management advice be adjusted for students from underrepresented backgrounds? [1:04:58]- How do I survive college admissions craziness? [1:09:47]Thanks to our Sponsors:Policy Genius: Policygenius.comCentered: centered.app/deepquestionsMagic Spoon: magicspoon.com/calExpressVPN: expressvpn.comThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 170: CALLS: Don’t Follow Your Passion
3 februari 2022 · 51 min
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: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjCORE IDEA: Don’t Follow Your Passion [3:07]- Dividing time between multiple pursuits. [17:38]- Implementing ideas from A World Without Email in small businesses. [22:17]- Estimating the tie required to complete tasks. [27:42]- Organizing household space for productivity. [34:12]- Tips for passing a highly competitive exam. [43:01]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 169: How Do I Manage My Time?
31 januari 2022 · 1 uur 17 min
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: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjCORE IDEA: Time Management [4:37]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- What does deliberate practice look like for computer programming? [30:15]- Is it rational to quit your job if it implies a potential harm to society? [36:04]- When is deep work not the most important metric? [39:04]- Should I stay a job where the management actively tries to stifle productivity? [42:46]- What are your (Cal’s) tips for a mother of two small kids getting her masters? [51:15]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Is raising kids part of the deep life or an obstacle to achieving it? [1:00:22]- Is listening to audiobooks just as beneficial as reading hard-copy books? [1:04:55]- How do I accomplish a digital detox when all of my leisure involves my phone? [1:06:07]- How can high school students excel without SATs? [1:11:06]- Should I worry about social media getting me fired from my job? [1:12:21]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 168: Should I Quit My Law Partner Job?
27 januari 2022 · 44 min
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.Videos of today’s questions: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjDEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- How should we use a ticketing system? [4:15]- Should I resign after my boss does? [9:19]- Are breaks to rest your eyes considered context switching? [13:10]- How do you time block long but ambiguous intellectual activity? [21:49] - How do you get back to scheduling after a vacation? [24:57] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Is it okay for a one activity to fit into two different deep life buckets? [29:51] - How do I live deeply with a demanding job (i.e., should I quit my law partner job?) [33:51]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 167: What Do We Look Like? (Videos Are Now Live!)
24 januari 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.ANNOUNCEMENT: Videos of the podcast are now live! (You can find then here: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjDEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- How do I decide how much work is enough? [13:35] - How do I eliminate post-shutdown anxiety? [28:15]- How do I get back to work effectively after a lunch break? [37:43]- Why don’t you (Cal) use Zettelkasten? [40:09]- How do I limit activities that aren’t important for my long-term success a new job? [46:20]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- How do you (Cal) stay focused on campus when surrounded by “woke-ness”? [52:44] - How do you (Cal) keep sane as a published author? [58:31]- How do you “count” time that is between deep work and deep leisure? [1:02:24]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 166: LISTENER CALLS: The Deep Life vs. The Good Life
20 januari 2022 · 56 min
Below are the topics covered in today's listener calls mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.OPENING DISCUSSION: How I schedule podcastingLISTENER CALLS:- My thoughts on psychedelics and the pursuit of awe. [8:38]- Time-block planning for the visually impaired. [19:07]- Struggling to escape a job. [23:24]- Concerns about book editors. [33:26]- My blog writing process. [43:41]- The deep life vs. the good life [48:49]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 165: Why Are We Burnt Out?
17 januari 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.DEEP DIVE: Why Are We Burnt Out? [1:31]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Should I exercise before or after deep work? [20:28]- Why plan every quarter instead of every month or year? [23:56]- How do I master a hard technical skill? [26:12]- What does my (Cal) knowledge management system look like? [30:17] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Are my (Cal’s) online courses applicable to people with ADHD? [40:37]- How do I apply deep work to my busy life? [45:10]- How do I balance work, school, and kids? [49:45]- What are my (Cal’s) thoughts on sleep? [52:36]- How do I (Cal) think about earnings and personal finance? [56:23]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Lees meer
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Ep. 164: LISTENER CALLS: Training for Hard Intellectual Work
13 januari 2022 · 55 min
Below are the topics covered in today's listener calls mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.
LISTENER CALLS:- Optimal amounts of advanced scheduling. [6:46]- Recommendations for not going overboard with strategic planning. [14:31] - Training for hard intellectual work. [19:12]- Convincing students to limit social media (rant alert). [28:30]- Keeping eyes healthy. [43:45]
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