Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 79: Should This Meeting Have Been an Email?

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: Should this meeting have been an email? [5:30] WORK QUESTIONS  - How do I recharge after a hard year of work? [17:14]  - How do I write blog posts? [20:46]  - How important is working from home for accomplishing deep work? [22:52]  - How can I apply productive meditation to work that requires a computer? [28:52] TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS  - How do I step away from WhatsApp? [33:13]  - Are spaced repetition flashcard programs worth it? [36:47]  - What should I replace social media with in my life? [43:24]  - How can I start a business without social media? [51:19] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - Why are kitchens such appealing work locations? [54:53]  - How do I overcome deep procrastination during remote learning? [58:10]  - Should I time block after retirement? Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music.

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.