Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 72: Habit Tune-Up: Excessive Planning Syndrome

February 18, 2021 Cal Newport Season 1 Episode 72
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 72: Habit Tune-Up: Excessive Planning Syndrome
Show Notes

Below are the topics covered in today's mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

- Excessive planning syndrome. [3:29]
- Deep work and the distraction of social anxiety. [6:48]
- Writing for top tier publications. [11:53]
- Social media for artists. [17:16]
- Hobby overload (and the curse of busyness). [30:18]
- Getting started on hard creative work. [38:15]

Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.