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Ep. 19: Calendar Shaming, Digital Detox Struggles, and the Unexpected Challenges of Autonomy | DEEP QUESTIONS

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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Can You Have Too Much Autonomy?

Be intentional, have daily dose of solitude, weekly mega dose, and you will be fine. Autonomy's tough, right? If you don't have any, you're miserable. But if you have complete autonomy, people get miserable as well. Ph d students in particular, have a lot of trouble with the massive autonomy you have as a p h d student. You really got to know what you're about and get after it....

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