About this episode
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: bit.ly/3U3sTvo Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia Today’s Deep Question: How can I free myself from spending all day in my inbox? [8:24] - Why does Cal suggest having multiple email addresses? [43:27] - How do I convince my colleagues to actually read process-centric emails? [47:16] - How do I work with people who enjoy email check-ins? [52:16] - How do I get key information out of email an into a better system? [57:25] - How can I focus when my job demands an open door policy? [1:01:11] Something Interesting: Alex Haley wrote on a cargo ship [1:12:42] Links: affect.media.mit.edu/pdfs/16.Mark-CHI_Email.pdf tim.blog/autoresponse/ blog.rescuetime.com/communication-multitasking-switches/ www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/01/23/magazine/cal-newport-interview.html alexhaley.com/2018/08/04/aboard-the-african-star-by-alex-haley/ Thanks to our Sponsors: mintmobile.com/deep huel.com/questions hensonshaving.com/cal blinkist.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.