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 Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo QUESTIONS: - How do I find time to study for a better job? [5:14] - How do I find rare and valuable skills to develop? [8:37] - How do I develop discipline if I have an easy job? [12:33] CASE STUDY: A graduate student with 5 kids takes control of his life [30:06] - Should I work or spend all my time with my son? [35:50] - How do I manage a strategic plan with lots of unpredictable projects? [42:54] - How does role-based communication work? [46:09] - How do I plan projects with unpredictable time demands? [50:58] - Should I move my family across the country to accept my dream job? [52:56] - How do you make time for Quality time with your wife with such a busy schedule? [58:43] - Does Cal write reports on the books he reads? [1:01:18] - Does slow productivity apply only to knowledge workers? [1:07:17] - Why do my side hustles fail? [1:10:35] Thanks to our Sponsors: https://www.notion.com/cal https://www.cozyearth.com https://www.blinkist.com/deep https://www.expressvpn.com/deep Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. 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.