Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Ep. 52: Habit Tune-Up: Pandemic-Induced Overload, Side Hustles, and Managing for Depth
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Season 1
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Episode 52
In this mini-episode, I answer audio questions from listeners asking for advice about how best to tune-up their productivity and work habits in a moment of increased distraction and disruption.
You can submit your own audio questions at speakpipe.com/calnewport.
Here are the topics we cover:
* Capturing ideas outside the office. [4:31]
* Prioritizing leisure. [9:08]
* Coping with pandemic-induced shallow work. [11:58]
* Succeeding with a side hustle [21:59]
* Deep work at the organizational level [28:45]
Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.