Remote work is a hot discussion topic right now as president Trump moves to eliminate it from government work. For those who are still allowed to work from home this new focus provides a good chance to rethink how to get the most out of these arrangements. In today’s episode, Cal presents three foundational ideas from his reporting about what makes remote work actually work, and for each provides concrete advice individuals can apply to make their own virtual setups better. He then answers reader questions and ends with a tech corner focused on what the law says about whether social media should be banned for kids.
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DEEP DIVE:
– Hacking Remote Work [4:58]
QUESTIONS:
– How does Cal explain time management vs. focus and attention management? [40:53]
– How can I self study hard, technical concepts? [50:13]
– Should I quit my PhD program after 3.5 years? [54:15]
– Does Slow Productivity work for college students? [1:09:01]
CALL:
– Organizing a writing sabbatical [1:16:57]
CASE STUDY:
– A software engineer removes distractions [1:25:48]
TECH CORNER:
– Is Social Media More Like Cigarettes or Junk Food? [1:33:15]
YOUTUBE TITLE
– How To Work From Home: The Productivity System To Get More Done In 2025 | Cal Newport
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https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/is-social-media-more-like-cigarettes-or-junk-food
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