Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 232: The Lumberjack Paradox

Below are the questions covered in today&amp;aposs episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo">https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a> Video from today’s episode:  <a href="https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia">youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a> Today’s Deep Question: Why are lumberjacks happier than lawyers? [3:06] - Should I leave a good job to gain more autonomy? [32:34] - Should I quit my trainer job? [38:31] - What does Cal’s workday look like? [45:52] - How can I create a career without skills? [54:48] CASE STUDY: The Slow Lawyer [58:38] Books Cal Read in December [1:05:33] Links: - <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/01/06/happiest-jobs-on-earth/">washingtonpost.com/business/2023/01/06/happiest-jobs-on-earth/</a> - <a href="https://www.frugalwoods.com/2021/09/15/mr-fw-retired-and-we-paid-off-our-mortgage-frugalwoods-fire-is-complete/">frugalwoods.com/2021/09/15/mr-fw-retired-and-we-paid-off-our-mortgage-frugalwoods-fire-is-complete/</a> - <a href="https://bench.co/blog/small-business-stories/paul-jarvis/">bench.co/blog/small-business-stories/paul-jarvis/</a> - <a href="https://www.calnewport.com/blog/2017/05/22/john-grishams-15-hour-workweek/">calnewport.com/blog/2017/05/22/john-grishams-15-hour-workweek/</a> - <a href="https://itsfreetime.com/about">itsfreetime.com/about</a> Thanks to our Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Better Help: <a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/deepquestions">betterhelp.com/deepquestions</a> <a href="https://www.huel.com/questions">huel.com/questions</a> <a href="https://policygenius.com">policygenius.com</a> <a href="https://www.notion.com/cal">notion.com/cal</a> Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.