Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 111: How Do I Tame Distracting Thoughts?

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. FROM THE NEWSLETTER: Notes on Quentin Tarantino&amp;aposs Writing Routine [3:39] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS  - How fluid are my quarterly plans? [17:00]  - What is a good approach to take notes in meetings? [19:59]  - What do you include ads o your podcast? [23:31]  - How do I install a deep work mindset in my team? [25:25]  - How do you (Cal) use Evernote? [32:37]  - Am I planning an app version of my time-block planner? [35:30]  - Any tips to help me actually do the things I have time blocked? [37:21] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - How do I stop embracing my distracting thoughts? [45:37]  - How does a high school student find things to be interested in? [55:24]  - How do I get started writing on an already popular topic? [59:42]  - How does deep work relate to Dave Epstein&amp;aposs idea go Generalists vs. Specialists? [1:05:45] 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.