Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 68: Habit Tune-Up: The Power of Becoming Your Own Assistant

Below are the topics covered in today&amp;aposs mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.   - Handling short tasks. [4:37]   - Time blocking with auto-scheduled meetings. [11:45]   - Taming excessive phone usage. [18:18]   - Hiring yourself as an assistant. [25:05]   - How to avoid losing steam during time off. [36:05] Thanks to listener 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.