Ep. 317: The 10-Year Rule

09/09/24 • 87 min

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Becoming notably good at something valuable is one of the most powerful tools for crafting a deep life. But how do people do this? In this episode, Cal explores three useful rules for getting good in search of depth. He then answers listener questions and reacts to a remarkable collection of advice from almost seven decades ago.

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

Deep Dive: The 10-Year Rule [2:29]

Why can’t I succeed with Cal’s time management system? [32:03]
- Can RSS feeds make “fast content” slow? [39:06]
- Can persuading people be considered deep work? [45:05]
- How can I guide my teenage son towards a deep life? [47:05]
- How do I find time to launch my new business? [49:53]
- CALL: Testing a book idea without social media [55:04]

CASE STUDY: A professional athlete utilizing career capital [1:06:10]

CAL REACTS: C.S. Lewis’s Advice for Writers [1:15:32]

Links:
Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow
Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/
Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/ryan-holiday-stoic-king-bastrop-painted-porch/
youtube.com/watch?v=hB3tBI-KNLk
twitter.com/InfiniteB88ks/status/1824108211081019821

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

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

Deep Dive: The 10-Year Rule [2:29]

CASE STUDY: A professional athlete utilizing career capital [1:06:10]

CAL REACTS: C.S. Lewis’s Advice for Writers [1:15:32]

Thanks to our Sponsors:

shopify.com/deep
drinklmnt.com/deep
expressvpn.com/deep
factor.com/deep50

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

Previous Episode

Ep. 316: Weekly Templates

The fall is the perfect time to tune up your productivity and organizational systems. With this in mind, in this episode, Cal discusses a tool he has long used in his own life but never discussed before in public: the weekly template. He then answers questions on the theme of personal productivity from listeners and reviews the books he read in August.

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

Deep Dive: Weekly Templates [3:29]

How does Cal schedule his evening writing sessions? [26:08]

How can I leverage my current career capital to become an entrepreneur? [30:30]

How do I find time for non-urgent but interesting deep work? [35:59]

Is afternoon deep work possible? [39:16]

Can I use slow productivity to help prepare for a job interview? [45:49]

CALL: How do I not be reactionary during my busy season? [51:42]

CASE STUDY: Using Cal’s toolkit while working in the Peace Corps [56:52]

FINAL SEGMENT: The 5 Books Cal Read in August 2024 [1:06:05]

Links:

Buy Cal’s latest book, “Slow Productivity” at calnewport.com/slow

Get a signed copy of Cal’s “Slow Productivity” at peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/

Cal’s monthly book directory: bramses.notion.site/059db2641def4a88988b4d2cee4657ba?

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

Next Episode

Ep. 318: Take a Break

One of the more viral suggestions from Cal’s recent book, SLOW PRODUCTIVITY, was to occasionally skip out of work to see a movie. In this episode, Cal dives deep into criticisms of this advice and decodes what this tells us about where knowledge work is faltering and how we can make things better. He then answers questions from listeners and reacts to some productivity advice given from a well-known CEO.

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

Deep Dive: [7:47]

Can I work deeply in my chaotic job? [27:17]

Can I use my inbox as a task list? [31:36]

How do you look at travel within your plans for a deep life? [35:12]

How can I get my partner to stop talking about work? [41:14]

How do I practice slow productivity with health issues? [44:54]

CALL: How can I decide on what career path to pursue? [49:14]

CASE STUDY: Switching careers after a 20 year law stint [56:11]

CAL REACTS: The CEO Who Swears by Time Blocking [1:05:04]

Links: