Below are the questions covered in today’s episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.
Video from today’s episode: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj
CORE IDEA:
Time Management [4:41]
DEEP WORK QUESTIONS
– What does deliberate practice look like for computer programming? [28:00]
– Is it rational to quit your job if it implies a potential harm to society? [33:46]
– When is deep work not the most important metric? [36:46]
– Should I stay a job where the management actively tries to stifle productivity? [40:27]
– What are your (Cal’s) tips for a mother of two small kids getting her masters? [49:00]
DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS
– Is raising kids part of the deep life or an obstacle to achieving it? [54:45]
– Is listening to audiobooks just as beneficial as reading hard-copy books? [59:20]
– How do I accomplish a digital detox when all of my leisure involves me phone? [1:00:14]
– How can high school students excel without SATs? [1:05:33]
– Should I worry about social media getting me fired from my job? [1:06:58]
Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.