Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 172: CALLS: The Books I Read in January 2022

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> Cal&amp;aposs January Books: [2:00] Listener Calls: - Implementing the deep life [21:30] - Physical vs. e-books [33:33] - Finding hobby motivation [37:39] - Asking for help [45:14] - Deep student life [52:34] - Deep work for a new father [1:04:27] Thank you to this episode&amp;aposs Sponsors: Policy Genius:  <a href="https://Policygenius.com">Policygenius.com</a> Centered:         <a href="https://centered.app/deepquestions">  centered.app/deepquestions</a> Magic Spoon:    <a href="https://magicspoon.com/cal">magicspoon.com/cal</a> ExpressVPN:     <a href="https://expressvpn.com/deep">expressvpn.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.