Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 117: Should I Quit My Job to Become a Writer?

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 WORK QUESTIONS  - How do I find free time as a working mother? [2:10]  - How do I time block unpredictable support tasks? [13:56]  - How many items are on my (Cal&amp;aposs) task lists and how often do I review? [18:51]  - How do I stay productive without clear deadlines? [27:09]  - How do get started writing? [32:33]  - How do I know if an idea is good? [37:56] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - How do I integrate uncertainty into my goal setting? [43:01]  - How should I configure my smartphone notifications? (Rant Alert) [52:18]  - Should I quit my design job to become a writer? (Rant Alert #2) [57:50]  - How do I make progress on meaningful goals in difficult circumstances? [1:09:37] 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.