Ep. 169: How Do I Manage My Time?

01/31/22 • 77 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: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj
CORE 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.

Previous Episode

Ep. 168: Should I Quit My Law Partner Job?

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/b2rkctfj
DEEP 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.

Next Episode

Ep. 170: CALLS: Don’t Follow Your Passion

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.
Video from today’s episode: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj
CORE 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.