Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 18: Habit Tune-Up: Outsourcing Chores, Mitigating Unavoidable Distractions, and Productivity Beyond Basic Lists

In this mini-episode, I take "calls" from listeners asking for advice about how best to tune-up their productivity and work habits in a moment of increased distraction and disruption. You can submit your own audio questions at speakpipe.com/calnewport. Here are the topics we cover:  *  outsourcing household work [1:46] * mitigating the damage caused by unavoidable distractions [6:45] * the utility of fancy flashcard software [12:43]  * tips for becoming a professor [24:04]  * productivity beyond basic lists [34:01]  As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please considering subscribing or leaving a rating/review. 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.