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: Does Cal Still Think That Productivity is Overrated? [6:46] - Should I abandon my careful plan when I get on a roll? [30:47] - How do I achieve slow-and-steady work mode? [35:38] - How do I make my the most out of idle time? [41:37] - How does a deep work lover survive the shallows? [47:34] - Does productivity require that you’re anti-social? [51:16] Something Interesting: Rethinking productivity in academia [1:02:44] Links: calnewport.com/blog/2007/08/31/dangerous-ideas-productivity-is-overrated/ Thanks to our Sponsors: Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at stamps.com/deep . Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the show! hensonshaving.com/cal blinkist.com/deep 80000hours.org/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.