Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 179: Do Techniques Beat Talent?

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> The Books I Read in February 2022 [4:45] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS: - Can you implement Cal’s productivity tips without time-blocking? [32:46] - Does technique beat talent? [37:28] - Do you recommend multiple email accounts for someone who works at different institutions? [43:12] - Can intense collaborative work be considered deep? [44:52] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS: - Are podcasts good for you? [52:11] - Can you elaborate on concentration calisthenics? [57:29] Thanks to our Sponsors: PolicyGenius: <a href="https://policygenius.com">policygenius.com</a> Workable: <a href="https://workable.com/podcast">workable.com/podcast</a> ExpressVPN: <a href="https://expressvpn.com/deep">expressvpn.com/deep</a> Athletic Green: <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.