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 I cultivate urgency for long-term projects? [2:49]
– How do I learn more about deliberate practice? [11:54]
– How do deal with an ”open door” policy at work? [17:06]
– How can I return to academia after taking an industry job? [19:57]
– Does a commitment to deep work block me from management? [21:37]
– How do I avoid distractions when working from home? [24:56]
– Can condensed deep work rituals still be effective? [27:45]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

– How should I use boredom? [37:09]
– Will organized schedules undermine my social life? [45:42]
– What is my (Cal) take on Clubhouse? [52:11]
– How can someone with few resources cultivate meaningful leisure? [56:48]

Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.