About this episode
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 Update on Cal’s book writing [ 2:03] WORK QUESTIONS - How do I get my family and friends to take my profession seriously? [14:11] - How should we adjust our work for the arrival of our first baby? [21:33] - Do maximum deep work durations depend on the type of work? [28:10] - How do I overcome the sense of being overwhelmed by all of my goals? [31:21] TECHNOLOGY QUESTION - What are the most important trends in technology at the moment? [37:25] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS - Does reading too many books dilute their impact? [1:01:01] - How do I turn off my ambitious mind? [1:02:35] - How do I get back on the productivity horse after I fall off? [1:05:05] Thanks to Our Sponsors: EightSleep.com/Deep Blinkist.com/Deep Grammarly.com/Deep MyBodyTutor.com 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.