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. 186: The Power of “Day Batching”
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Season 1
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Episode 186
Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.
Video from today’s episode: youtube.com/calnewportmedia
- Is “day batching” a good idea? [16:38]
- Sustainable time-blocking [24:28]
- Earning money versus building things [33:45]
- Escaping a dead end career [48:19]
- Reading deeply and quickly [53:42]
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