It’s the New Year, which means people are thinking about making changes to their lives. In this episode, Cal offers small but high impact tweaks – what he calls “course corrections” – to immediately find more depth in 2025. He then answers listener questions and ends with a tech corner segment where he steps into an online debate about the future of social media.
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DEEP DIVE:
– 4 Pieces of Advice to Start 2025 [2:15]
QUESTIONS:
– How do I stop doom scrolling before bed? [32:45]
– What is the role of craft in Cal’s “Deep Life Stack 2.0” idea? [36:10]
– How do I save money? [41:05]
– Do writers need social media audiences? [50:13]
– How should I make the most of 90 minutes of commute time? [54:01]
CALL:
– Life after a career in law [57:37]
CASE STUDY:
– A digital declutter with LinkedIn? [1:02:00]
TECH CORNER:
– Is Social Media Like Dying Malls? (A Debate) [1:07:51]
YOUTUBE TITLE
– New Year Course Correction: 4 Steps To Change Your Life In 2025 | Cal Newport
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