DEEP WORK QUESTIONS
- How do you apply deep work when your job is entirely shallow? [4:37]
- Is batching emails a few times a day a good practice? [12:20]
- Why are some tips for managing the flow of emails and texts from clients? [19:54]
- What am I (Cal) working during my teaching sabbatical this spring? [26:45]
- What are the ideal ratios for writing, thinking, and reading in a day? [29:47]
- Can I (Cal) elaborate on how I track deep work? [34:17]
- How do you avoid easing up on the gas after tenure? [35:58]
- How do I teach my kids to appreciate career capital? [40:08]
DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS
- How does Cal Newport handle stress? [46:44]
- how much news should I be reading? [51:55]
- Is there a connection between Stephen Covey's saw and Newport's buckets? [57:59]
- How do you (Cal) deal with failure and setbacks? [1:00:21]
Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music.