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In this classic episode Cal talks about the elements of the Deep Life. He then answers a variety of questions about work, family, and phone distractions.
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 Elements of the Deep Life [2:31]
- How should I get started in a new remote work job? [17:39]
- How I time block a purely reactive job? [22:49]
- Should I bother capturing tasks that are fast to complete? [26:20]
- How do I tame multiple concurrent projects? [29:53]
- How do I schedule optional deep work in an exhausting job? [32:51]
- How much time is left for family after goals and deep work? [39:56]
- Is there such a thing as deep fun? [42:44]
- I am addicted to my phone. What do I do? [44:48]
- How do I make a big life decision when I have lots of options? [50:35]
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.
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