Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 187: Helping 100K Employees Work Deeper

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> DEEP DIVE: Quick Social Media (Revisiting my Viral 2017 Talk) [4:50] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS: - Does career capital theory assume meritocracy? [30:31] - Is there a middle ground between shallow and deep work? [34:35] - What tools can help my 100,000 employees be more productive? [37:38] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS - Is the Deep Life privileged? [47:17] - When is “left to right” planning preferred? [1:07:10] Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://Workable.com/podcast">Workable.com/podcast</a> <a href="https://PolicyGenius.com">PolicyGenius.com</a> <a href="https://Blinkist.com/Deep">Blinkist.com/Deep</a> <a href="https://AthleticGreens.com/Deep">AthleticGreens.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.