Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 63: How Do I Minimize Meetings?

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  - How do I minimize meetings at my large corporation? [5:01]  - Hod do I accomplish deep work in a responsive role? [11:30]  - How do I prioritize self-learning when earning a PhD? [15:19]  - How do I optimize time spend waiting for data to crunch? [19:27]   - How do I get important work done with kids at home? [21:48]  - How do I encourage my teenagers to do deep work? [26:35] TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS  - Will a digital shabbat make a difference? [31:04]  - Is LinkedIn Useful? [35:50]   - Do I worry about a lack of end-to-end encryption on Trello? [40:00] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS  - How I create challenge when my job has become boring? [47:26]   - How an I stay motivated after reaching the pinnacle of success? [54:29]  - How do I stay motivated when I&amp;aposm not good? [57:40] 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.