Ep. 201: Making a Living Online

06/20/22 • 90 min

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Cal 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]
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Ep. 200: Decoding the Deep Life

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Deep 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]
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Ep. 202: TikTok Dismisses Facebook

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