Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 226: The Productivity Dragon

Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo">bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a> - CALL: How do I balance different productivity systems? [5:24] - How do I deal with a sudden increase in my work responsibilities? [12:29] - How use the “waiting for” column on my task board when crafting a weekly plan? [18:39] - If I adopt a natural pace to my work will I lose the race to success? [30:57] - Should I quit my job to pursue a new business idea? [45:04] - How do I handle a short period of having too much work? [50:20] - I’ve lost my will to work. What do I do? [56:28] - Does Cal get annoyed when people incorrectly cite his ideas? [1:02:56] Books I Read in November 2022 [1:11:39] Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://www.mybodytutor.com">mybodytutor.com</a> <a href="https://www.rhone.com/cal">rhone.com/cal</a> <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/deep">blinkist.com/deep</a> <a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/deep">expressvpn.com/deep</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.