Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 158: LISTENER CALLS:  The Story of My First Book Deal

Below are the topics covered in today&amp;aposs listener calls episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast. LISTENER CALLS: - Was Tesla the ultimate deep thinker? [4:01] - Writing for academic audiences (bonus: the story of my first book deal).  [7:03] - The difference between deep work and the deep life buckets (bonus: Jesse and I discuss the latest progress on my new book). [19:05] - Do YouTubers have a terrible job? [45:06] - Preparing for the GMAT and job interviews. [52:18] 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.