Ep. 29: My Daily Routine, Returning to Deep Work, and Digital Minimalism During a Pandemic | DEEP QUESTIONS

In this episode of Deep Questions I answer reader questions about my daily routine, restarting a deep work practice, and embracing digital minimalism during a pandemic, among other topics. To submit your own questions, sign up for my mailing list at calnewport.com. You can submit audio questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/CalNewport Please consider subscribing (which helps iTunes rankings) and leaving a review or rating (which helps new listeners decide to try the show). Thanks to our sponsor to Grammarly. For 20% off Grammarly Premium go to Grammarly.com/DEEP. Use your laptop or desktop (this link doesn't always work on phones). Here’s the full list of topics tackled in today’s episode along with the timestamps: WORK QUESTIONS * My daily routine. [3:56] * Ensuring employees are working deeply at home [9:09] * Keeping a to-do list constantly open. [12:18] * The best way to start deep working. [14:31] * Advice for someone just starting a job [22:38] * Restarting research after a stint in an administrative position. [32:01] TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS * Speed reading versus strategic skimming. [39:05] * The cost of occasional hyper-distraction [41:00] * Thoughts on Reddit and Quora. [45:35] BACKSTAGE PASS [50:17] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS * Digital minimalism versus Covid-19. [58:05] * Struggling to find time for depth. [1:06:52] * Strategies for transitioning to a deep life. [1:12:48] Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.