Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 175: What is the Deep Life?

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://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj">tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj</a> CORE IDEAS: The Deep Life [4:55] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS: - Does time blocking work with ADHD? [33:39] - How should I approach my PhD? [35:38] - How can I meet other deep workers? [39:40] - How can I improve Zoom meetings? [44:19] - How do I shutdown while watching kids? [47:21] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS: - How do I balance my personal and professional life? [57:12] - How do I pick a major if I can’t follow my passion? [59:27] - Is there a place where I can find all of the ideas from this podcast? [1:04:45] Thanks to our Sponsors: Headspace:  <a href="https://Headspace.com/QUESTIONS">Headspace.com/QUESTIONS</a> Blinkist:  <a href="https://Blinkist.com/DEEP">Blinkist.com/DEEP</a> Munk Pack:  <a href="https://MunkPack.com">MunkPack.com</a> - Enter code DEEP JUST Egg   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.