Optimizing Meetings and Personal Productivity

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: Should this meeting have been an email? [5:30]


WORK QUESTIONS

 - How do I recharge after a hard year of work? [17:14]
 - How do I write blog posts? [20:46]
 - How important is working from home for accomplishing deep work? [22:52]
 - How can I apply productive meditation to work that requires a computer? [28:52]


TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS

 - How do I step away from WhatsApp? [33:13]
 - Are spaced repetition flashcard programs worth it? [36:47]
 - What should I replace social media with in my life? [43:24]
 - How can I start a business without social media? [51:19]


DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS

 - Why are kitchens such appealing work locations? [54:53]
 - How do I overcome deep procrastination during remote learning? [58:10]
 - Should I time block after retirement?


Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music.