Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 213: The Art Of Saying No

- Deep Dive: The art of “no” [7:06] - CALL: Anxiety and timeblock planning [27:38]  - How do I choose a hobby to master? [37:01] - Should I leave my job? [43:31] - How do I break into a knowledge work? [49:00] - How do I overcome career anxiety? [53:55]   CASE STUDY: Closet Office [1:05:10] - CALL: Thoughts on Monday.com [1:13:38] - What’s the difference between a quarterly and strategic plan? [1:21:45] - How do I figure out my values? [1:23:10] Thanks to our Sponsors: https://www.blinkist.com/deep https://www.sleep.me/cal https://www.80000hours.org/deep https://www.policygenius.com 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.