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

CAL REACTS:

– Making a Living Online [8:28]

QUESTIONS:

– How do you get over the fear of starting a business? [41:04]
– How can I convince my wife I’m unavailable during deep work sessions? [44:48]
– Struggling to focus because of a personal crisis [56:36]
– What is the potential of AI in productivity optimization? [1:02:25]

– Interesting Mail Bag [1:09:10]

– Can you reduce attention residue? [1:22:23]
– Impact of Cal’s podcast on his idea process [1:25:42]

Thanks to our Sponsors:

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