Ep. 178: CALLS: On Doing Hard Things

03/03/22 • 70 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
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DEEP 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]
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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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj
DEEP 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/Deep
Athletic Greens: Athleticgreens.com/deep
JUST EGG
New Relic: Newrelic.com/deep
Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

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Ep. 177: Is Ambition Worth It?

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/b2rkctfj
DEEP 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/Deep
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JUST EGG
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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. 179: Do Techniques Beat Talent?

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.
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The 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]
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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.