Deep Questions with Cal Newport
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.
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 20: Habit Tune-Up: Productivity System Indecision, Embracing Boredom, and Craving Depth in a Shallow Job
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Cal Newport
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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:
* Problems settling on a productivity system [1:01]
* Figuring out which professional skill to improve [7:20]
* The difference between boredom and solitude [21:12]
* Craving depth in a shallow job [32:20]
* Keystone habits [38:39]
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Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.