Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 214: Quiet Quitting

Link to submit questions: <a href="https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo">bit.ly/3U3sTvo</a> - Deep Dive: Quiet Quitting [4:00] - How can I motivate my kids to have Cal’s work ethic? [24:28] - What are Cal’s tips for writing better articles? [34:48] - Are someday/maybe lists worth it? [44:33] - How can a researcher embrace slow productivity? [48:24] - Why did Cal switch from Roam to Obsidian note-taking software? [53:47] CASE STUDY: A World Without Email got my team through a crisis [57:01] - How can I concentrate on work with so many bad things happening in the world? [1:09:31] - What if I don’t enjoy the deep life I designed? [1:20:16] Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://hensonshaving.com/cal">hensonshaving.com/cal</a>  (enter Cal at checkout for 100 free blades) <a href="https://eightsleep.com/deep">eightsleep.com/deep</a> <a href="https://blinkist.com/deep">blinkist.com/deep</a> <a href="https://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.