Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 103: What is the Relationship Between Order and Well-Being?

Jun 7, 2021

Discover strategies to conquer deep work even when motivation dwindles. Learn how to prioritize your own tasks over others' demands effectively. Explore the impact of future technologies on focus and attention. Dive into the compelling link between order and well-being, and understand how to build career capital without a roadmap. Plus, tackle the temptation of social media and examine how to maintain commitment to a meaningful life. It's all about enhancing productivity and aligning your life with your core values!

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Finding Fulfilling Activities: Leisure, Hobbies, Education, and Community Connections

00:35

Creating a Personal Code of Conduct

00:45

Strategies for Building and Investing Career Capital

00:51

Letting Life Lead: Analysis of Discipline and Structure in Daily Living

00:46

Intro

4min

Mastering Deep Work: Strategies for Focus

25min

Cultivating Career Capital for a Fulfilling Professional Journey

13min

Navigating Insurance Savings and Social Media Challenges

2min

Navigating Digital Distractions and Personal Freedom

21min

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 WORK QUESTIONS

- How do you do deep work when you're not in the mood? [3:48]
- How do you mange time for side hustle projects? [13:38]
- What future technologies will have the biggest positive impact on focus and attention? [16:51]
- How do I avoid prioritizing other peoples' task needs above my own? [24:28]
- How do I build career capital without guidance? [30:12]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS

- How do I stop my social media relapses? [43:50]
- How do I remain committed to the deep life? [48:28]
- What is the relationship between order and well-being? [52:56]
- How do I (Cal) track my values? [1:00:45]

Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music

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