Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 109: How Much Should I Read?

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. BOOK REPORT: The Square and the Tower [3:6] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS  - What should I do if I like my job but dislike the industry? [11:41]  - How hard should I push back against a shallow company culture? [16:15]  - Is productivity only for people with certain personality types? [25:05]  - What is the best strategy for an aspiring academic? [27:30]  - Should I ask experts or learn on my own? [29:23]  - Can you tell me more about the CIA&amp;aposs mail tubes? [34:45]  - How do I get on the New York Times bestseller list? [40:36] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - Is there value in keeping a daily record of significant activity? [49:50]  - Can I pursue the deep life if I have mental health issues? [56:06]  - Are there wrong ways to pursue the deep life? [1:00:22]  - How much time do I (Cal) spend reading? [1:04:09] 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.