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
Should you move to the country? [2:18]
DEEP WORK QUESTIONS
– Is it worth time blocking for long projects? [2:23]
– What’s your (Cal’s) opinion on bosses stopping by the office to chat? [4:32]
– How can I remember all of your advice? [7:53]
– How do I avoid the feeling of just going through the motions? [13:30]
– How do I better get started in the morning? [19:21]
DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS
– What’s your advice for studying while also working in a warehouse? [25:26]
– How can I improve my meditative walks? [30:58]
– How can working parents maximize time spent with children? [35:11]
– Are you so good you can’t be ignored in computer science? [39:28]
– How do I choose a thesis topic? [44:30]
Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
