Ep. 179: Do Techniques Beat Talent?

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

English - March 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 178: CALLS: On Doing Hard Things

Next Episode: Ep. 180: CALLS: Four Day Weeks Aren’t Enough

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: youtube.com/calnewportmedia

The Books I Read in February 2022 [4:45]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:

- Can you implement Cal’s productivity tips without time-blocking? [32:46]
- Does technique beat talent? [37:28]
- Do you recommend multiple email accounts for someone who works at different institutions? [43:12]
- Can intense collaborative work be considered deep? [44:52]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

- Are podcasts good for you? [52:11]
- Can you elaborate on concentration calisthenics? [57:29]

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