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cover of episode Ep. 199: Quieting an Ambitious Brain

Ep. 199: Quieting an Ambitious Brain

2022/6/10
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Deep Questions with Cal Newport

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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:  youtube.com/calnewportmedia)Update on Cal’s book writing [ 2:03]WORK QUESTIONS- How do I get my family and friends to take my profession seriously? [14:11]- How should we adjust our work for the arrival of our first baby? [21:33]- Do maximum deep work durations depend on the type of work? [28:10]- How do I overcome the sense of being overwhelmed by all of my goals? [31:21]TECHNOLOGY QUESTION- What are the most important trends in technology at the moment? [37:25]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS- Does reading too many books dilute their impact? [1:01:01]- How do I turn off my ambitious mind? [1:02:35]- How do I get back on the productivity horse after I fall off? [1:05:05]Thanks to Our Sponsors:EightSleep.com/Deep)Blinkist.com/Deep)Grammarly.com/Deep)MyBodyTutor.com  )Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.