Ep. 177: Is Ambition Worth It?

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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj DEEP DIVE: Is Ambition Worth It? [2:45] DEEP WORK QUESTIONS: - Should you ditch your to-do list with slow productivity mindset? [27:20] - What should I do while waiting for code to compile? [33:20] - What do you do when you get tired? [36:26] - How do I succeed as a postdoc? [39:17] - What do you eat to support Deep Work? [42:04] - What is your updated advice about “temporary plans”? [49:53] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS: - How do I balance deep work personal pursuits? [56:35] - At what age will Cal allow his kids to have phones and social media? [1:00:11] - Is Cal’s outlook on the future too optimistic? [1:02:52] - I followed my passion. Am I screwed? [1:08:51] Thanks to our Sponsors: Blinkist: Blinkist.com/Deep Athletic Greens: Athleticgreens.com/deep JUST EGG New Relic: Newrelic.com/deep Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.