Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 209: Email and Living with Purpose

Click Here To Take Cal’s Survey: https://bit.ly/3zMTLXpCal reacts to the news: TikTok and the Fall of the Social Media Giants [3:05]- How long should I wait for someone to respond to my email? [32:21] - Do you recommend having multiple email accounts? [35:21] - Is there a place for “Inbox Zero” in Cal’s productivity system? [38:15]Habit Tune-Up: Docket Clearing Meetings [44:44]- How do I balance my many interests after quitting my job? [55:33] - Why am I stuck in my pursuit of depth?  [1:01:30] - How can we convince the masses to live deeper? [1:06:57]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist.com/Deep Eightsleep.com/Deep MyBodyTutor.com 80000hours.org/DeepThanks 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.