Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 201: Making a Living Online

Below are the questions covered in today&amp;aposs episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to <a href="https://calnewport.com/podcast">calnewport.com/podcast</a>. Video from today’s episode:  <a href="https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia">youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a> Cal Reacts: Making a Living Online [8:26] - How do you get over the fear of starting a business? [39:21] - How can I convince my wife I’m unavailable during deep work sessions? [43:09] - Struggling to focus because of a personal crisis  [54:49] - What is the potential of AI in productivity optimization? [1:00:30] Interesting Mail Bag [1:05:52] - Can you reduce attention residue? [1:19:01] - Impact of Cal’s podcast on his idea process [1:22:31] Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://Betterhelp.com/DeepQuestions">Betterhelp.com/DeepQuestions</a> <a href="https://Stamps.com/Deep">Stamps.com/Deep</a> <a href="https://Trybasis.com/Cal">Trybasis.com/Cal</a> <a href="https://Zbiotics.com/Cal">Zbiotics.com/Cal</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.