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Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles Jul 11, 2022

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Cal Reacts: A slow productivity case study [5:19]
- What do you think about planning two weeks out instead of one? [25:52]
- How can I brainwash my little brother to make him not follow his passion? [32:43]
- Improving at deliberate practice with a slow feedback loop [42:33]
- How can I stop overthinking? [49:53]
The Six Books Cal Read in June 2022 [54:48]
- Slow productivity and billable hours [1:20:24]
- What are the key principles of living the deep life? [1:24:21]
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Ep. 203: Taming Meetings Jul 04, 2022

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Cal Reacts: Journalists and Twitter [3:26]
- When should kids get smartphones? [28:08]
- What age should my kids start coding? [37:51]
- How can a non-native English speaker widen his vocabulary for scientific writing? [46:21]
Habit Tune-Up: Cal’s toolbox for taming meetings [47:25]
- What should I read while waiting in line? [1:08:29]
- Are some people not wired to focus? [1:11:39]
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Ep. 202: TikTok Dismisses Facebook Jun 27, 2022

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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
Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
Cal Reacts to the News: TikTok Dismisses Facebook [10:40]
- Should I get a PhD in my 50’s? [32:29]
- Do I need two shutdowns if I work on my side hustle in the evening? [40:21]
- Good life vs. Deep life [44:39]
Habit Tune-up: Process-Centric Email [49:49]
- How can I succeed in an academic profession after a lackluster start? [1:07:16]
- Helping young men live deeply [1:15:07]
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Ep. 201: Making a Living Online Jun 20, 2022

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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.
Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
Cal Reacts: Making a Living Online [8:26]
- How do you get over the fear of starting a business? [39:21]
- How can I convince my wife I’m unavailable during deep work sessions? [43:09]
- Struggling to focus because of a personal crisis [54:49]
- What is the potential of AI in productivity optimization? [1:00:30]
Interesting Mail Bag [1:05:52]
- Can you reduce attention residue? [1:19:01]
- Impact of Cal’s podcast on his idea process [1:22:31]
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Ep. 200: Decoding the Deep Life Jun 13, 2022

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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.
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Deep Dive: Feedback Councils [2:58]
- How can you not lose faith if there is always more to be done? [23:22]
- Do you have two shutdowns when you’re working two shifts? [27:04]
- CALL: Decoding the Deep Life [32:13]
- What are some good Deep Leisure activities? [47:32]
- CALL: Looking to write after early retirement [53:16]
Books I read in May 2022 [1:03:13]
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Ep. 199: Quieting an Ambitious Brain Jun 10, 2022

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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.
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Update on Cal’s book writing [ 2:03]
WORK 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? [21:33]
- 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? [31:21]
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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Ep. 198: The Second Principle of Slow Productivity May 30, 2022

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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.
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Update on Cal’s book writing [5:11]
- LISTENER CALL: How do I get information out of my inbox? [9:59]
- How do I choose a masters program? (RANT alert) [15:16]
- How do you know what is enough for the next step of your career? [19:47]
HABIT TUNE-UP: Multi-Scale Seasonality (The second principle of slow productivity) [34:01]
RAPID FIRE CALLS:
- How do I improve my evening wind down routine? [40:36]
- How do you take a Deep Holiday? [42:52]
- How do you organize your books? [46:12]
NEWS: A novel solution to the problems of social media [51:45]
Can I live a Deep Life if I decide to start a family? [57:27]
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Ep. 197: I’m Writing a New Book May 23, 2022

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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.
Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
The Overlooked Radicalism of Tim Ferriss [13:53]
QUESTIONS:
- Is it time for a career change or do I just lack discipline? [37:30]
- Do occasional leaks mean that my productivity system is broken? [46:02]
- LISTENER CALL: How should this exhausted professorI structure her sabbatical? [50:16]
Habit Tune-Up: The Corner Marking Method [59:03]
- Why use a paper notebook for Time-blocking instead of an app? [1:20:58]
- How can I do longer Deep Work sessions? [1:26:48]
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Ep. 196: Shutting Down Anxiety May 15, 2022

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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.
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Cal reacts to his inbox [7:48]
QUESTIONS:
- How do I manage a two-part workday? [26:49]
- How do I save my “shut down” ritual? [34:14]
- LISTENER CALL: Should I work on challenging projects or take the easy path? [37:58]
Cal reacts to the news: A Catholic Response to Workism [48:48]
- How do I select projects? [1:10:51]
- How do I tame WhatsApp with my friends and family? [1:20:51]
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Ep. 195: Deep Walks May 09, 2022

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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.
Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
CAL REACTS: His latest article for The New Yorker [16:06]
QUESTIONS:
- How do I balance my walking ‘modes’ when living a Deep Life? [39:43]
- Why not recommend time-blocking for leisure? [44:09]
- LISTENER CALL: How do I avoid my phone when I’m tired? [46:57]
HABIT TUNE-UP: WorkingMemory.txt
- LISTENER CALL: How does a manager do Deep Work? [1:10:28]
- Where do you put your extended thoughts about your life? [1:19:52]
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