The American experience often involves fake jobs that contribute to a sense of bureaucracy and meaningless work
Many people in this hyperactive work culture feel overwhelmed and distressed by their level of activity
The approach to work is perceived as unsustainable due to constant switching between tasks and ongoing conversations
In this episode Cal – against his better judgment – answers questions on the fly, with no advance plan or preparation. He also does a Deep Dive about the Twitter fog dissipating and discusses something interesting.
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: What was Twitter anyway? [4:46]
- Is there a difference between passion and calling? [27:09] - What are the four principles to reimagine knowledge work? [31:50] - Is movie watching part of the Deep Life? [36:05] - Does fixed schedule productivity work on a weekly scale? [38:54] - How does effective altruism fit in value-based lifestyle career planning? [41:01] - What are Cal’s thoughts on David Graber’s book, “Bull Shit Jobs”? [44:00] - Do distracted adolescents risk losing the ability to focus as they grow older? [46:57] - Does slow productivity assist with parenting and professional development? [48:29]
Something Interesting: Rob Drydek’s productivity system [1:00:37]