Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 73: Can I Become Rich Living Deeply?

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. WORK QUESTIONS  - What makes a day "productive" for a researcher? [5:10]  - How do I get past imposter syndrome in academia? [9:29]   - Should I get a PhD to become a writer? [14:22]  - How can I make my team less reactive? [18:06]  - How do I make daily/weekly planning a habit that sticks? [28:12] TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS  - Is attention training going to become an important sector? [31:47]   - How do I organize my electronic files and folders? [37:26]  - Where do I store random ideas? [44:46]  - How do I schedule my podcasting and blogging? [48:35] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - What do I do about a significant other who wallows in the shallows? [50:45]   - Can I become rich while living a deep life? [58:00]  - How do I cultivate a stronger sense of community? [1:01:56] 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.