Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Ep. 165: Why Are We Burnt Out?
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Jan 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm.
]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:Should I exercise before or after deep work?  [20:28]- Why plan every quarter instead of every month or year? [23:56]- How do I master a hard technical skill?  [26:12]- What does my (Cal) knowledge management system look like? [30:17] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Are my (Cal’s) online courses applicable to people with ADHD?  [40:37]- How do I apply deep work to my busy life?  [45:10]- How do I balance work, school, and kids?  [49:45]- What are my (Cal’s) thoughts on sleep?  [52:36]- How do I (Cal) think about earnings and personal finance? [56:23]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
DEEP DIVE: Why Are We Burnt Out?
Should I exercise before or after deep work?
Why plan every quarter instead of every month or year?
How do I master a hard technical skill?
What does my (Cal) knowledge management system look like?
Are my (Cal’s) online courses applicable to people with ADHD?
How do I apply deep work to my busy life?
How do I balance work, school, and kids?
What are my (Cal’s) thoughts on sleep?
How do I (Cal) think about earnings and personal finance?
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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: Why Are We Burnt Out?  [1:31]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- Should I exercise before or after deep work?  [20:28]- Why plan every quarter instead of every month or year? [23:56]- How do I master a hard technical skill?  [26:12]- What does my (Cal) knowledge management system look like? [30:17] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Are my (Cal’s) online courses applicable to people with ADHD?  [40:37]- How do I apply deep work to my busy life?  [45:10]- How do I balance work, school, and kids?  [49:45]- What are my (Cal’s) thoughts on sleep?  [52:36]- How do I (Cal) think about earnings and personal finance? [56:23]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.