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 DIVE:
Does Accomplishment Require Overload? [3:16]
DEEP WORK QUESTIONS
– How do you figure out what to get good at? [15:35]
– Should I quit teaching to become a lifestyle coach? [23:24]
– Why did I (Cal) become a computer scientist? [28;39]
– How do I stop my firm from killing itself with email? [34:07]
– As the multipurpose nature of computers a problem? [39:23]
– What do I (Cal) think about four day work weeks? [41:30]
DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS
– Should I reschedule miss deep work for later in the day? [46:56]
– Do you (Cal) ever fix your big picture plans once in motion? [48″37]
– Should I apply 4DX to my deep life buckets? [56:09]
– How does one balance deep work with a partner who is equally as ambitious? [1:01:42]
Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.