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: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

– Update on Cal’s book writing [2:04]

QUESTIONS:

– How do I get my family and friends to take my profession seriously? [14:11]
– How should we adjust our work for the arrival of our first baby? [21:30]
– Do maximum deep work durations depend on the type of work? [28:10]
– How do I overcome the sense of being overwhelmed by all of my goals? [31:20]

TECHNOLOGY QUESTION:

– What are the most important trends in technology at the moment? [37:25]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

– Does reading too many books dilute their impact? [1:01:01]
– How do I turn off my ambitious mind? [1:02:35]
– How do I get back on the productivity horse after I fall off? [1:05:05]

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