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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Cal Newport
Productivity
Deep Work
Slow Productivity
Discipline
Transformative Goals
Time Management
Deep Life
Note-Taking
Reverse Goal Setting
Mental Health
Deep Living
Personal Organization
Curiosity
Laziness
Digital Organization
Productivity Techniques
Psychological Barriers
Career Change
Lifestyle Design
Goal Setting

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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When we think about important accomplishments, we think about grinding through long hours of work. But is this really necessary? In this episode, Cal turns to the lives of two famous authors to argue that sometimes a slow and steady approach can work... more

Tyler Cowen recently wrote an article arguing that spending lots of time online is in fact a good thing. In this episode, Cal looks deeper at Cowen’s argument and finds some surprising common ground. The internet can be a major source of good in your... more

The white whale of modern productivity discourse is achieving an empty email inbox; a goal state that’s often referred to simply as “inbox zero.” In this episode, Cal looks at why the original advice for achieving inbox zero failed and explores a str... more

Cal talks a lot about his ideas for producing meaningful work in a distracted world. But how do other people tackle this goal? To help better under this question, Cal reacts to a 2018 article from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in which he details his product... more

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Cal Newport
A computer science professor and bestselling author focused on the impact of technology on society and work.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 4k ratings
  • Cool, but repetitive

    I like this podcast and listened to it every week for over a year before I realized that it’s very repetitive and the same ideas are said over and over. Cal’s books are fantastic and well worth reading, but I think after a while this becomes a weekly hour long ad for the books. Not a lot of value is provided

    Also, recently the AI talk is getting out of hand. Not specific to this podcast but I am a bit burnt out on all the AI hype and Cal has turned it into a new segment of late

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    Chewbacca’s Dingleberries
    United States20 days ago
  • I used to love this

    But now they’ve started filling my podcast app with “you may also like” podcast spam..

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EIE23
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Great podcast, stop adding other podcasts to the feed

    This is a great podcast, one I really enjoy listening to when the questions align with problems I’m facing. I also like hearing about how Cal’s thinking changes as he writes his next book.

    However, I’ll likely drop the podcast if the feed continues to include “You Might Also Like” podcasts. I subscribe to you for your content, not other people’s. I can easily delete it, but I shouldn’t have to.

    Apple Podcasts
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    wesbaker
    United States25 days ago
  • This show used to be cool

    🥱

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DavenHven2
    United States2 months ago
  • Best podcast I’ve come across so far

    Lots of helpful strategies and quick tips on productivity and being your best in professional and personal life. Intelligent, well thought through and real practical tips that you can start using in your life straight away. It’s easy and fun to listen to. Thanks Cal!

    Apple Podcasts
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    IvkaFit
    Switzerland3 months ago

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Listeners frequently praise the actionable advice provided, indicating it has a practical impact on their daily lives.
Some critique the host's promotion of his books, suggesting it occasionally distracts from the content's depth.
The host's insights often inspire listeners to reassess their work-life balance and approach to technology.
Offers valuable strategies for productivity and deep work, resonating with those feeling overwhelmed by digital distractions.

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Ep. 350: Is Inbox Zero Possible?
Q: What skills should I focus on in a competitive job market as a computer science student?
Investigate job listings that catch your attention and ask recent grads for insights on valuable skills or experiences.
Ep. 350: Is Inbox Zero Possible?
Q: How can I plan and gain clarity with a shift-based schedule that changes weekly?
Focus on creating a thoughtful weekly plan each week to make sense of the changing schedule.
Ep. 351: Making the Internet Good Again
Q: What to do when it seems like the meetings are the work?
In a meeting-heavy job, avoid thinking of your schedule as fair game for meetings. Use automated scheduling tools to control when meetings happen and ensure meaningful pre-task work is done before meetings.
Ep. 351: Making the Internet Good Again
Q: What recommendations would you have to introduce a sense of seasonality? Are there specific rituals that you would recommend or ways of marking the change in seasons?
At the beginning of each season, do a plan, a seasonal plan. Take a day to work out your weekly templates or autopilot schedules, get new priorities, and clear your head.
Ep. 347: The Forgotten Phone Harms
Q: What advice do you have for balancing interconnected work, school, and personal interests?
It’s okay to have overlaps, but creating a weekly template for each area can help establish predictability and incorporating shutdown rituals can improve focus.

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