Show notes
Because I'm away on vacation these week, I'm replaying a classic show from the Deep Questions archives. This is Episode 125, which originally ran back in August. ---Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcast.DEEP DIVE: How Reachable Should We Be? [1:45]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS - What should I do if I finish a time block early? [8:28] - How do I work deeply at home with a crying newborn? [12:54] - How I work deeply while taking care of a child full time? [17:50] - How do I manage a shared mailbox with my team? [23:11]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS - What is discipline (and how do I get it)? [32:18] - Should I take a harder job to get better faster? [40:04] - What about people who don't want to do deep work? [43:49]Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.