Ep. 155: Is Your Productivity System Leaking?

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

English - December 13, 2021 12:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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Next Episode: Ep. 156: LISTENER CALLS: My Process for Writing New Yorker Articles

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: Is your productivity system leaking? [6:01]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:

- How do I accomplish big projects in small amounts daily effort? [12:50]
- How do I make more money as I become more efficient? [17:28]
- What’s the best way to add structure to chaotic non-profit? [21:22]
- How do I build an autopilot schedule for unpredictable work? [27:10]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

- How do I modify your student advice for a part-time student? [33:32]
- How do I filter news? [40:31]
- Where should start in planning for the future? [43:22]
- Why does the FIRE movement get so much attention? [47:19]
- How do I convince myself to execute my plans? [53:41]

Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.