Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 139: Am I Good at Time Management or Just Lazy?

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: Will Offices Survive the Pandemic? [6:01] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS  - How do I practice my writing better? [22:07]  - Is it harder to write a dissertation or a book? [25:08]  - Will 10-minute sitting breaks destroy my concentration? [29:04]  - Am I good at time management or just lazy? [35:52]  - How do I get the most out of an assistant who handles my inbox? [40:24] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - How do I structure all my leisure time when I have no kids? [44:13]  - Is digital nomadism making a comeback? [46:53]  - Are RSS feeds a good alternative to social media? [52:37]  - How do I find fellow Deep Questions listeners to hang out with? [58:49] Thanks to 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.