Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 174: CALLS: Thinking for Yourself

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> BEHIND THE CURTAIN: Jesse asks Cal questions about his life.  [2:41] - Listening to arguments on both sides of an issue. [24:49] - Designing a fantastic gap year. [33:51] - Juggling too many hobbies. [42:27] - Struggling to stay disciplined with home chores. [46:56] - Cal’s thoughts on the Metaverse. [58:58] Thanks to our Sponsors: My Body Tutor:  <a href="https://MyBodyTutor.com">MyBodyTutor.com</a>: Mention “Deep Questions” for $50 off 1st month Athletic Greens:  <a href="https://Athleticgreens.com/deep">Athleticgreens.com/deep</a> Stamps.com:  <a href="https://Stamps.com">Stamps.com</a> - Use promo code “Deep” Grammarly:  <a href="https://Grammarly.com/Deep">Grammarly.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.