Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 119: Does Accomplishment Require Overload?

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: Does Accomplishment Require Overload? [3:16] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS  - How do you figure out what to get good at? [15:35]  - Should I quit teaching to become a lifestyle coach? [23:24]  - Why did I (Cal) become a computer scientist? [28;39]  - How do I stop my firm from killing itself with email? [34:07]  - As the multipurpose nature of computers a problem? [39:23]  - What do I (Cal) think about four day work weeks? [41:30] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - Should I reschedule miss deep work for later in the day? [46:56]  - Do you (Cal) ever fix your big picture plans once in motion? [48"37]  - Should I apply 4DX to my deep life buckets? [56:09]  - How does one balance deep work with a partner who is equally as ambitious? [1:01:42] 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.