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Ep. 198: The Second Principle of Slow Productivity

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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How to Conciliate Between Deep Life, Family Life and a Demanding Career?

I'm 38 and working abroad as a diplomat. My girl friend is turning 35 and feels the urge to have a baby. I love her and do not want to break with her. But i am now at a cross roads. As i see it, building a family would mean getting rid of my passion and finding a job back home. Do you have views on this? How to conciliate?

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