Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Ep. 169: How Do I Manage My Time?
1 hour 17 minutes Posted Jan 31, 2022 at 12:00 pm.
]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:What does deliberate practice look like for computer programming? [30:15]- Is it rational to quit your job if it implies a potential harm to society? [36:04]- When is deep work not the most important metric? [39:04]- Should I stay a job where the management actively tries to stifle productivity? [42:46]- What are your (Cal’s) tips for a mother of two small kids getting her masters? [51:15]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Is raising kids part of the deep life or an obstacle to achieving it?  [1:00:22]- Is listening to audiobooks just as beneficial as reading hard-copy books? [1:04:55]- How do I accomplish a digital detox when all of my leisure involves my phone? [1:06:07]- How can high school students excel without SATs? [1:11:06]- Should I worry about social media getting me fired from my job? [1:12:21]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.
CORE IDEA: Time Management
What does deliberate practice look like for computer programming?
Is it rational to quit your job if it implies a potential harm to society?
When is deep work not the most important metric?
Should I stay a job where the management actively tries to stifle productivity?
What are your (Cal’s) tips for a mother of two small kids getting her masters?
Is raising kids part of the deep life or an obstacle to achieving it?
Is listening to audiobooks just as beneficial as reading hard-copy books?
How do I accomplish a digital detox when all of my leisure involves my phone?
How can high school students excel without SATs?
Should I worry about social media getting me fired from my job?
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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.Video from today’s episode: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjCORE IDEA:  Time Management  [4:37]DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- What does deliberate practice look like for computer programming? [30:15]- Is it rational to quit your job if it implies a potential harm to society? [36:04]- When is deep work not the most important metric? [39:04]- Should I stay a job where the management actively tries to stifle productivity? [42:46]- What are your (Cal’s) tips for a mother of two small kids getting her masters? [51:15]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- Is raising kids part of the deep life or an obstacle to achieving it?  [1:00:22]- Is listening to audiobooks just as beneficial as reading hard-copy books? [1:04:55]- How do I accomplish a digital detox when all of my leisure involves my phone? [1:06:07]- How can high school students excel without SATs? [1:11:06]- Should I worry about social media getting me fired from my job? [1:12:21]Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.