Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: A World Without Busyness? [4:51] - In an era of Quiet Quitting is it easier to become a star? [22:09] - How do I resist my job’s demand for out-of-hours work? [29:52] - Should new writers use social media to get feedback? [35:31] - Should I use social media to promote my filmmaking website? [46:11] - Am I too busy find new ideas? [53:54] THREE INTERESTING THINGS: - On Teenage Luddites [1:03:07] calnewport.com/blog/202...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep 228•Transcript available on Metacast Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo - DEEP DIVE: Should I Manage Time or Stress? [2:50] - How do I switch from a push to pull model of task management? [27:05] - Where should I live? [40:13] - Is “rare and valuable” the same as “impressive”? [49:01] - CALL: Integrating Deep Work to create a Deep Life [54:43] - How do I reconcile my lifestyle vision with my husbands very different vision? [58:09] - How does Cal structure his values document? [1:04:12] THREE INTERES...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep 227•Transcript available on Metacast Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo - CALL: How do I balance different productivity systems? [5:24] - How do I deal with a sudden increase in my work responsibilities? [12:29] - How use the “waiting for” column on my task board when crafting a weekly plan? [18:39] - If I adopt a natural pace to my work will I lose the race to success? [30:57] - Should I quit my job to pursue a new business idea? [45:04] - How do I handle a short period of having too much work? [50...
Dec 12, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep 226•Transcript available on Metacast Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: Did Alan Turing Invent The Computer? [5:25] INTERVIEW: Thriller writer J.T. Ellison [25:23] Thanks to our Sponsors: policygenius.com eightsleep.com/deep hensonshaving.com/cal Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at stamps.com/deep . Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering....
Dec 05, 2022•2 hr 44 min•Ep 225•Transcript available on Metacast Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: A World Without Twitter? [7:28] bit.ly/3hQ9Wh4 LIVE CALLER: Starting a new company alone [34:28] - How do I (carefully) convince my employer to embrace Deep Work? [51:48] - I just quit my job. How do I reset my life? [1:03:36] - How do I deal with having too much freedom in my job? [1:10:09] - CALL: Which tool should I bring when I only have room for one? [1:17:53] - Who does Cal personally admire? [1:23:43] THREE INT...
Nov 28, 2022•2 hr 57 min•Ep 224•Transcript available on Metacast Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: Could This Meeting Have Been An Email? [5:48] bit.ly/3EDcuZ0 Questions for special guest host David Sax: - Is the Light Phone worth the money? [28:38] - How do I get started seeking higher quality leisure? [38:43] - How do I become a successful freelance writer? [49:01] - How do I make technical writing compelling? [1:08:03] - How do I kick my podcast habit while trying to work? [1:15:06] - Do weekly plans have to cov...
Nov 21, 2022•2 hr 38 min•Ep 223•Transcript available on Metacast Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: Did Caveman Use To-Do Lists? [1:28] Article Link: bit.ly/3NYRbnF - LIVE CALL: Debating a master’s program [27:59] - How do I practice the “journalistic” mode of scheduling deep work? [37:32] - How do I determine when something I’m working on is good enough? [44:20] - Should I take two months off work to write in a cabin? [49:14] - Is answering email quickly really a good marker of talent? [53:45] - Is there a tutorial...
Nov 14, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep 222•Transcript available on Metacast Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: The 20% Paradox [4:54] - INTERVIEW with Yael Schonbrun [18:59] - Cal and Jesse talk about Schonbrun interview [1:13:18] MAILBAG: [1:24:00] - Twitter is losing its most active users https://www.reuters.com/technology/exclusive-where-did-tweeters-go-twitter-is-losing-its-most-active-users-internal-2022-10-25/ Thanks to our Sponsors: policygenius.com hensonshaving.com/cal amazon.com/deep mybodytutor.com Thanks to Jesse M...
Nov 07, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Ep 221•Transcript available on Metacast Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: The Two Types of Ambition [4:36] - LIVE CALL: Escaping the “Second Control Tap” [28:10] - Can journaling make me a better writer? [53:26] - What’s an example of a keystone habit for building community? [56:03] - Can Cal give an example of a quarterly plan? [1:00:00] - How does Cal choose what books to read? [1:06:16] - What’s is Cal’s philosophy on caffeine? [1:15:12] - How can a teenager prepare to live deeply? [1:20...
Nov 01, 2022•2 hr 34 min•Ep 220•Transcript available on Metacast Here’s a special preview of the new season of The Happiness Lab, a podcast from Pushkin Industries. You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. She’ll take you through the latest scientific research and share some surprising and inspiring storie...
Oct 26, 2022•5 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: The Deep Reset [8:58] - Should I use Seinfeld’s “Don’t Break the Chain” method? [37:48] - Does Cal have a separate task board and weekly plan for his personal life? [42:07] - How do I track my metrics over the long term? [47:18] - Are Facebook and Instagram doomed? [52:25] - CALL: Children and video games [58:47] - When do I add a task to my list versus straight into my weekly plan? [1:07:50] CASE STUDY: Implementing Deep Work advice [1:13:18] ...
Oct 24, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep 219•Transcript available on Metacast Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo DEEP DIVE: Work vs. Meaning [4:48] - How do I design a life I love? [33:37] - Is it okay that I use adult coloring books? [47:19] - Is listening to music a good source of solitude? [49:33] - How do I enjoy the present while planning for a deeper future? [54:42] - CALL: Should I take over my dad’s business? [1:03:24] - How do I stop binge-watching YouTube after work? [1:12:02] - Does Cal process his WorkingMemory.txt file to empty every day? [1:18:06] - Do...
Oct 17, 2022•2 hr 42 min•Ep 218•Transcript available on Metacast Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo CAL REACTS: Brandon Sanderson’s Underground Lair [2:49] - Was it a mistake to drop out of college? [21:49] - What tools should I use to manage my processes? [28:47] - CALL: Help with slow productivity [32:12] - What hobbies will improve my concentration? [37:34] CASE STUDY: Building a Deep Life on House Hacking (plus: thoughts on FIRE) [43:22] - Is Cal using Zettelkasten? [58:06] - How I schedule work with an unpredictable medical issue? [1:01:38] Books C...
Oct 10, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep 217•Transcript available on Metacast Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo - Interesting Mail Bag [7:10] - Does walking help or hurt my work? [25:01] - How do I tame the flow of work from outside teams? [29:10] - Do performers need an active social media presence? [33:12] - CALL: Should Robert keep on a writing role? [35:18] - CALL: Should Robert be worried about his full-time job discovering his side job? [39:18] - Are newsletters the new blogs? [44:34] - How can I prevent my law clients from interrupting me so much? [53:33] - ...
Oct 03, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep 216•Transcript available on Metacast Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo - INTERVIEW with Ryan Holiday [10:00] - Cal and Jesse talk about Holiday interview [1:13:57] Thanks to our Sponsors: mybodytutor.com wren.co/deep notion.com hensonshaving.com/cal (enter Cal at checkout for 100 free blades) Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering....
Sep 26, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Ep 215•Transcript available on Metacast Link to submit questions: bit.ly/3U3sTvo - Deep Dive: Quiet Quitting [4:00] - How can I motivate my kids to have Cal’s work ethic? [24:28] - What are Cal’s tips for writing better articles? [34:48] - Are someday/maybe lists worth it? [44:33] - How can a researcher embrace slow productivity? [48:24] - Why did Cal switch from Roam to Obsidian note-taking software? [53:47] CASE STUDY: A World Without Email got my team through a crisis [57:01] - How can I concentrate on work with so many bad things ...
Sep 19, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Ep 214•Transcript available on Metacast - Deep Dive: The art of “no” [7:06] - CALL: Anxiety and timeblock planning [27:38] - How do I choose a hobby to master? [37:01] - Should I leave my job? [43:31] - How do I break into a knowledge work? [49:00] - How do I overcome career anxiety? [53:55] CASE STUDY: Closet Office [1:05:10] - CALL: Thoughts on Monday.com [1:13:38] - What’s the difference between a quarterly and strategic plan? [1:21:45] - How do I figure out my values? [1:23:10] Thanks to our Sponsors: https://www.blinkist.com/deep...
Sep 12, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep 213•Transcript available on Metacast - Deep Dive: Will 4-Day Weeks Solve Burnout? [7:01] - How do I know if I’m doing too much? [24:03] - Who invented the idea to “follow your passion”? [34:11] - How can an ER doctor manage his schedule? [41:46] - CALL: How do you know when it’s time to rest? [45:48] - Nerd Alert: Is the future of computing more local? [49:59] - Books Cal read in August 2022 [59:31] - CALL: What watch does Cal use? [1:16:51] - How do I create a Feedback Council? [1:25:04] - Did Jordan Peterson and Bret Weinstein ge...
Sep 05, 2022•2 hr 36 min•Ep 212•Transcript available on Metacast - Deep Dive: How does Cal organize his life? [4:47] - How do I improve my estimates of how long a task will take? [27:49] - How does Cal feel about open office spaces? [30:01] - Does listening to a podcast count as reading? [40:54] - How do I plan a wedding without drowning in minutia? [43:40] - I lost my love for work. Should I try to get it back? [50:03] - Does Cal struggle with comparing himself to others? [59:18] - How do I reset my ambitions after buring out? [1:08:06] Thanks to our Sponsor...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep 211•Transcript available on Metacast Please take a moment to provide feedback on the podcast using this survey: bit.ly/3zMTLXp DEEP DIVE: Loops, Networks, and Links [5:32] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - How do I track a long-term project? [30:52] - How often should I check email? [36:23] - How do I get my workplace to be less “hyperactive”? [42:14] LISTENER CASE STUDY: Diane rents an office near her house [46:08] DEEP LIFE ACADEMY: Lifestyle-centric career planning [53:39] — Thanks to our Sponsors: MagicSpoon.com/Cal TryMiracle.com/CAL25 Zo...
Aug 22, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep 210•Transcript available on Metacast Click Here To Take Cal’s Survey: https://bit.ly/3zMTLXp Cal reacts to the news: TikTok and the Fall of the Social Media Giants [3:05] - How long should I wait for someone to respond to my email? [32:21] - Do you recommend having multiple email accounts? [35:21] - Is there a place for “Inbox Zero” in Cal’s productivity system? [38:15] Habit Tune-Up: Docket Clearing Meetings [44:44] - How do I balance my many interests after quitting my job? [55:33] - Why am I stuck in my pursuit of depth? [1:01:3...
Aug 15, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep 209•Transcript available on Metacast Habit Tune-Up: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane [2:03] - Is distracted deep work the same as shallow work? [18:10] - How does Cal do quarterly reviews? [23:03] - What should I include in my quarterly plan? [25:03] - How do I save my failing productivity system? [27:34] - Can I sell a book without social media? [36:12] The Five Books Cal Read in July 2022 [47:56] - How do I manage the anxiety of not achieving a goal? [1:11:22] - How do I handle having too many ideas? [1:15:05] Thanks to our Sponsors: Bli...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep 208•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, we try something different: a special two-part conversation in which Cal coaches his longtime friend, comedian and podcast pioneer Jamie Kilstein, through a digital declutter. The first part of the conversation ends with Cal’s prescription for Jamie, while the second part picks up six weeks later to check in on how things actually went. Thanks to our Sponsors: Miracle.com/Cal Grammarly.com/Deep Betterhelp.com/deepquestions Stamps.com Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay...
Aug 02, 2022•2 hr 30 min•Ep 207•Transcript available on Metacast With Cal away on vacation, he decides to tackle 8 questions in a row, all in one take, with no breaks! Ian Fleming’s writing process [1:13] - How can I get a tech job without credentials? [8:04] - How do I make progress on tasks in a chaotic job? [10:52] - Why do you have a problem with social media? [16:07] - What should I do to succeed in my first internship? [24:16] - What does Cal think about YouTube shorts? [26:37] - Is it possible to avoid studying all the time in medical school? [29:14] -...
Jul 25, 2022•49 min•Ep 206•Transcript available on Metacast With Jesse away on vacation, Cal decides to tackle 10 questions in a row, all in one take, with no breaks, covering everything from complaints about Cal’s inaccessibility, to teaching deep work in schools, to a long pontification (read: rant) on the podcasting industry. - Finding time to self-study [5:38] - Why Cal is a bad correspondent [11:44] - Can everyone become so good they can’t be ignored? [25:32] - Should temperament affect job choice? [29:06] - Teaching deep work in schools [33:20] - W...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep 205•Transcript available on Metacast Cal Reacts: A slow productivity case study [5:19] - What do you think about planning two weeks out instead of one? [25:52] - How can I brainwash my little brother to make him not follow his passion? [32:43] - Improving at deliberate practice with a slow feedback loop [42:33] - How can I stop overthinking? [49:53] The Six Books Cal Read in June 2022 [54:48] - Slow productivity and billable hours [1:20:24] - What are the key principles of living the deep life? [1:24:21] Thanks to our Sponsors: Pol...
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr 33 min•Ep 204•Transcript available on Metacast 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: Journalists and Twitter [3:26] - When should kids get smartphones? [28:08] - What age should my kids start coding? [37:51] - How can a non-native English speaker widen his vocabulary for scientific writing? [46:21] Habit Tune-Up: Cal’s toolbox for taming meetings [47:25] - ...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Ep 203•Transcript available on Metacast 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 the News: TikTok Dismisses Facebook [10:40] - Should I get a PhD in my 50’s? [32:29] - Do I need two shutdowns if I work on my side hustle in the evening? [40:21] - Good life vs. Deep life [44:39] Habit Tune-up: Process-Centric Email [49:49] - How can I succeed in an academ...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Ep 202•Transcript available on Metacast 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: Making a Living Online [8:26] - How do you get over the fear of starting a business? [39:21] - How can I convince my wife I’m unavailable during deep work sessions? [43:09] - Struggling to focus because of a personal crisis [54:49] - What is the potential of AI in productiv...
Jun 20, 2022•2 hr 31 min•Ep 201•Transcript available on Metacast 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 Deep Dive: Feedback Councils [2:58] - How can you not lose faith if there is always more to be done? [23:22] - Do you have two shutdowns when you’re working two shifts? [27:04] - CALL: Decoding the Deep Life [32:13] - What are some good Deep Leisure activities? [47:32] - CALL: Looking ...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep 200•Transcript available on Metacast 
