Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 144: LISTENER CALLS: Is Overload Necessary?

November 04, 2021 Cal Newport Season 1 Episode 144
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 144: LISTENER CALLS: Is Overload Necessary?
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Below are the topics covered in today's listener calls mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.


DEEP DIVE: Is Overload Necessary? (Epic rant alert) [3:53]

LISTENER CALLS:

 - Beyond the most important task of the day. [27:00] 
 - "Pseudo-blocking" household admin. [31:53] 
 - A doctor struggling to find leisure time. [36:47]
 - Defanging the internet with strategic browser plug-ins. [44:26]
 - Applying sprints outside of the tech sector. [49:35]


Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.

Is Overload Necessary? (Epic rant alert)
Beyond the most important task of the day.
"Pseudo-blocking" household admin.
A doctor struggling to find leisure time.
Defanging the internet with strategic browser plug-ins.
Applying sprints outside of the tech sector.