Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 151:  Should you move to the country?

Below are the questions covered in today&amp;aposs episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast. DEEP DIVE: Should you move to the country?  [3:55] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS: - Is it worth time blocking for long projects? [20:11] - What’s your (Cal’s) opinion on bosses stopping by the office to chat?  [22:16] - How can I remember all of your advice? [25:39] - How do I avoid the feeling of just going through the motions? [32:41] - How do I better get started in the morning? [38:31] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS: - What’s your advice for studying while also working in a warehouse? [44:38] - How can I improve my meditative walks? [50:10] - How can working parents maximize time spent with children? [54:12] - Are you so good you can’t be ignored in computer science?  [58:40] - How do I choose a thesis topic? [1:03:41]   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.