Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 196: Shutting Down Anxiety

May 15, 2022 Season 1 Episode 196
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 196: Shutting Down Anxiety
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Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

Video from today’s episode:   youtube.com/calnewportmedia

Cal reacts to his inbox [7:48]

QUESTIONS:

- How do I manage a two-part workday?  [26:49]
- How do I save my “shut down” ritual? [34:14]
- LISTENER CALL: Should I work on challenging projects or take the easy path? [37:58]

Cal reacts to the news: A Catholic Response to Workism [48:48]

- How do I select projects? [1:10:51]
- How do I tame WhatsApp with my friends and family? [1:20:51]

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

Cal reacts to his inbox
How do I manage a two-part workday?
How do I save my “shut down” ritual?
LISTENER CALL: Should I work on challenging projects or take the easy path?
Cal reacts to the news: A Catholic Response to Workism
How do I select projects?
How do I tame WhatsApp with my friends and family?