Ep. 164: LISTENER CALLS: Training for Hard Intellectual Work Artwork

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.

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Ep. 164: LISTENER CALLS: Training for Hard Intellectual Work

January 13, 2022 • Cal Newport • Season 1 • Episode 164

Below are the topics covered in today's listener calls mini-episode (with timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.

LISTENER CALLS:
- Optimal amounts of advanced scheduling. [6:46]
- Recommendations for not going overboard with strategic planning. [14:31]
- Training for hard intellectual work. [19:12]
- Convincing students to limit social media (rant alert). [28:30]
- Keeping eyes healthy. [43:45]

Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.