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

DEEP DIVE:

– Is Ambition Worth It? [2:45]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS

– Should you ditch your to-do list with slow productivity mindset? [27:20]
– What should I do while waiting for code to compile? [33:18]
– What do you do when you get tired? [36:27]
– How do I succeed as a postdoc? [39:13]
– What do you eat to support Deep Work? [42:00}
– What is your updated advice about “temporary plans”? [49:50]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS

– How do I balance deep work personal pursuits? [56:00]
– At what age will Cal allow his kids to have phones and social media? [1:00:14]
– Is Cal’s outlook on the future too optimistic? [1:02:50]
– I followed my passion. Am I screwed? [1:08:52]

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.