Start by getting your leg muscles active, then combine it with the 7K method. Write down the most important task each day and complete it before checking your inbox. This simple structure can help build momentum and reduce cognitive burden. As you progress, you can add more complexity, like a full capture system with Trello boards. The key is to empty your mind and organize tasks at the end of each day.
How do you leave a life of superficial distraction and cultivate something deeper? In today’s episode, Cal describes “The Deep Life Stack,” an approach to cultivating a deep life that starts with overhauling the person before making the big decisions.
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
Today’s Deep Question: How do I rebuild my life into something deeper? [6:29]
- Is the deep life only available to those with high salaries? [31:55]
- How do I co-create a deep life with my partner? [41:48]
- Is there a genetic component to depth? [45:24]
- What are Cal’s thoughts on the book “Designing Your Life”? [58:31]
Something Interesting: Forget AI. Apple’s all in on AR. (And this is smart.) [1:06:34]
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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.