Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles

Cal Reacts: A slow productivity case study [5:19] - What do you think about planning two weeks out instead of one? [25:52] - How can I brainwash my little brother to make him not follow his passion? [32:43] - Improving at deliberate practice with a slow feedback loop [42:33] - How can I stop overthinking? [49:53] The Six Books Cal Read in June 2022 [54:48] - Slow productivity and billable hours [1:20:24] - What are the key principles of living the deep life? [1:24:21] Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://PolicyGenius.com">PolicyGenius.com</a> <a href="https://Trymiracle.com/Cal">Trymiracle.com/Cal</a> <a href="https://Zbiotics.com/Cal">Zbiotics.com/Cal</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.