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. 54: Habit Tune-Up: Capture Tools, Getting Started, and Building Skills at Home
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Cal Newport
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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:
- Clarifying capturing and configuring. [2:09]
- Time blocking for teachers. [9:24]
- Starting from scratch on a hard professional challenge. [15:20]
- Building professional skills as a stay-at-home parent. [25:35]
- Bottom up versus top down when reorganizing your life. [32:04]
Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.