Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 211: How Cal Organizes His Life

- Deep Dive: How does Cal organize his life? [4:47] - How do I improve my estimates of how long a task will take?  [27:49] - How does Cal feel about open office spaces? [30:01]  - Does listening to a podcast count as reading? [40:54] - How do I plan a wedding without drowning in minutia? [43:40] - I lost my love for work. Should I try to get it back? [50:03] - Does Cal struggle with comparing himself to others? [59:18] - How do I reset my ambitions after buring out? [1:08:06] Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://Grammarly.com/Deep">Grammarly.com/Deep</a> <a href="https://Wren.co/Deep">Wren.co/Deep</a> <a href="https://80000.org/Deep">80000.org/Deep</a> <a href="https://Givingwhatwecan.org/Deep">Givingwhatwecan.org/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.