Summer is the perfect time to ready yourself for significant changes in your life. A chance to seek more depth in a distracted world. But for many, the goal for these changes is unclear. They know they want something deeper, but they don’t know what exactly that is. In this episode, Cal describes a method called structured journaling that can help you clarify your vision for what you seek. He then answers readers’ questions and ends with a final segment in which reacts to a provocative claim by Jon M. Chu, the director of the new WICKED film adaptation.
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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:
– Structured journaling [6:10]
QUESTIONS:
– What does Cal think of goal planning systems? [30:32]
– How can college students cultivate a deep life? [32:44]
– Can I live a deep life as a lawyer? [40:19]
– How does Cal keep track of the books he wants to read? [46:19]
– I finish all my work in a single day. Is this unethical? [49:15]
– How do I cultivate a deep life in a busy career? [53:11]
CALL:
– Should I leave a perfect job? [56:54]
CASE STUDY:
– Career capital theory in action [1:02:38]
FINAL SEGMENT:
– Jon M. Chu on Creativity and Hard Work [1:10:05]
YOUTUBE TITLE:
– How To Change Your Life By Journaling – Escape Mediocrity & Improve Clarity | Cal Newport
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