Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon Returns

- Deep Dive: Will 4-Day Weeks Solve Burnout? [7:01] - How do I know if I’m doing too much? [24:03] - Who invented the idea to “follow your passion”? [34:11] - How can an ER doctor manage his schedule? [41:46] - CALL: How do you know when it’s time to rest? [45:48] - Nerd Alert: Is the future of computing more local? [49:59] - Books Cal read in August 2022 [59:31] - CALL: What watch does Cal use? [1:16:51] - How do I create a Feedback Council? [1:25:04] - Did Jordan Peterson and Bret Weinstein get weirder after leaving academia? [1:28:06] Thanks to our Sponsors: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. <a href="https://expressvpn.com/deep">expressvpn.com/deep</a> <a href="https://betterhelp.com/deepquestions">betterhelp.com/deepquestions</a> <a href="https://ladderlife.com/deep">ladderlife.com/deep</a> <a href="https://mybodytutor.com">mybodytutor.com</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.