Ep. 175: What is the Deep Life?

Ep. 175: What is the Deep Life?

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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj


CORE IDEAS: The Deep Life [4:55]


DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:

- Does time blocking work with ADHD? [33:39]
- How should I approach my PhD? [35:38]
- How can I meet other deep workers? [39:40]
- How can I improve Zoom meetings? [44:19]
- How do I shutdown while watching kids? [47:21]


DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

- How do I balance my personal and professional life? [57:12]
- How do I pick a major if I can’t follow my passion? [59:27]
- Is there a place where I can find all of the ideas from this podcast? [1:04:45]


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


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