Ep. 61: How Should I Tackle Big Projects?

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

English - January 11, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 60: Habit Tune-Up: Getting Things Done on Distracting Days

Next Episode: Ep. 62: Habit Tune-Up: Managing Information in Your Inbox

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: Executing Big Projects [10:18]

WORK QUESTIONS

- Is pairing a problem for programmers? [20:21]
- When do you review past time block schedules? [25:46]
- How do I force myself to execute my plans? [29:48]
- How do you figure out what projects to pursue? [36:38]
- Should you take personality traits into mind when choosing a job? [41:39]
- Organizing rapidly expanding research rabbit holes. [47:27]
- How do I pursue depth surrounded by toddlers? [54:53]

TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS

- Why do I use Overleaf as my LaTex editor? [59:40]
- How do I stay informed about current events without falling into the "Twitter Trap"? [1:02:26]
- What is the deal with Zettelkasten note taking? [1:09:10]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS

- Should I time block personal time? [1:16:54]
- Should I relax between college and my first job? [1:20:39]
- How can I develop curiosity? [1:22:38]

Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music.