Develop more intentional reading habits that don't rely on your phone, allowing for deeper engagement with content and more opportunities for quiet brain time.

Cal Newport explains the power of the quiet mind in episode 308 of the Deep Questions podcast.

• Our constant phone usage is eliminating critical cognitive states and diminishing our humanity
• Cal makes the case for the importance of the quiet mind and gives concrete ideas for cultivating it in a distracted world
• He also answers questions from listeners and reviews the five books he read in June

• Buy Cal's latest book, "Slow Productivity"
• Download FREE Deep Life Guide
• Listen to Episode
• Get your questions answered by Cal
• Cal's monthly book directory

1. 0:00 Deep Dive: The Power of the Quiet Mind
2. 25:53 Benefits of walking meditation
3. 30:53 How a new dad can find time to advance his career
4. 35:24 Managing temporary increases in admin responsibilities
5. 40:12 Organizing sports and school schedules for children
6. 42:50 Doing less when colleagues are getting ahead for doing more
7. 47:45 Pre-scheduling with a pull system
8. 54:34 Collaborating with colleagues to effectively do hard work
9. 1:04:45 The 5 Books Cal Read in June 2024

• Blog and website
• Cal's books
• The Deep Life

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. He writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture, focusing on our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives.

Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including "A World Without Email," "Digital Minimalism," and "Deep Work." He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

• Note: This content is used under the "Fair Use Doctrine" of United States Copyright Law, Title 17 U.S. Code Sections 107-118 for editorial and educational purposes only.*

Cal Newport explores the importance of a quiet mind in episode 308 of the Deep Questions podcast. He discusses how constant phone usage is eliminating this critical cognitive state and diminishing our humanity.

• Remove addictive apps from your phone to reduce constant checking and scrolling
• Transform your phone back into a useful tool rather than a source of endless distraction
• Cal provides concrete ideas for cultivating a quiet mind in a distracted world

• Deep Dive: The Power of the Quiet Mind (0:00)
• Q&A session with listeners
• Review of five books Cal read in June

• Buy Cal's latest book, "Slow Productivity"
• Download FREE Deep Life Guide
• Listen to Episode
• Get your questions answered by Cal
• Cal's monthly book directory

• Blog and website
• Cal's books
• The Deep Life

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author. He writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture, focusing on how to use these tools to support rather than subvert what we care about in our personal and professional lives.

Practice being comfortable with boredom and solitude to reclaim your quiet brain time and improve your ability to focus and process information.

Cal Newport explains the power of the quiet mind in episode 308 of the Deep Questions podcast.

One of the trickiest aspects of new technology is that it can sometimes destabilize parts of our lives that we didn't even realize existed and are important. In this episode, Cal talks about one such idea: the quiet mind. Our constant phone usage is eliminating this critical cognitive state and by doing so is diminishing our humanity. Cal makes the case for the importance of the quiet mind and then gives concrete ideas for cultivating it in a distracted world. He also answers questions from listeners and reviews the five books he read in June.

• 0:00 Deep Dive: The Power of the Quiet Mind
• 25:53 What are the benefits of walking meditation?
• 30:53 How can a new dad find time to advance his career?
• 35:24 How do I manage a temporary increase in admin responsibilities?
• 40:12 How can my son organize his sports and school schedule?
• 42:50 How can I do less when my colleagues are getting ahead for doing more?
• 47:45 Pre-scheduling with a pull system
• 54:34 Collaborating with colleagues to effectively do hard work
• 1:04:45 The 5 Books Cal Read in June 2024

• Listen to Episode
• Download FREE Deep Life Guide
• Get your questions answered by Cal
• Cal's monthly book directory
• Buy Cal's latest book, "Slow Productivity"

• Visit Cal's BLOG and website
• Check out Cal's books
• Check out The Deep Life

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal's particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives.

Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

• The videos are considered to be used under the "Fair Use Doctrine" of United States Copyright Law, Title 17 U.S. Code Sections 107-118. Videos are used for editorial and educational purposes only and I do not claim ownership of any original video content. I don't use said video clips in advertisements, marketing or for direct financial gain. All video content in each clip is considered owned by the individual broadcast companies.*

Cal Newport explores the importance of cultivating a quiet mind in episode 308 of the Deep Questions podcast.

• Establish a dedicated space for your phone at home to reduce constant access and create opportunities for quiet brain time.
• Constant phone usage is eliminating critical cognitive states, diminishing our humanity.
• Cal offers concrete ideas for cultivating a quiet mind in a distracted world.

• Buy Cal's latest book, "Slow Productivity"
• Download FREE Deep Life Guide
• Listen to Episode
• Get your questions answered by Cal
• Cal's monthly book directory

1. 0:00 Deep Dive: The Power of the Quiet Mind
2. 25:53 Benefits of walking meditation
3. 30:53 Finding time to advance career as a new dad
4. 35:24 Managing temporary increase in admin responsibilities
5. 40:12 Organizing sports and school schedule for children
6. 42:50 Doing less when colleagues are getting ahead for doing more
7. 47:45 Pre-scheduling with a pull system
8. 54:34 Collaborating with colleagues to effectively do hard work
9. 1:04:45 The 5 Books Cal Read in June 2024

• Blog and website
• Cal's books
• The Deep Life

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University, focusing on the intersection of digital technology and culture. He is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including "A World Without Email," "Digital Minimalism," and "Deep Work." Cal is also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

• Note: This content is used under the "Fair Use Doctrine" of United States Copyright Law for editorial and educational purposes only.*

This routine guides you through an effective study session using the active recall technique. It involves reading material, taking a break, actively recalling information, and reviewing to reinforce learning.

• Improved information retention
• Enhanced learning efficiency
• Better long-term memory formation

Dr. Cal Newport (@CalNewportMedia) is a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity.

Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.

• Full Episode
• Show Notes

• 00:00 Introduction to Learning Techniques
• 01:27 Discovering the Power of Active Recall
• 02:47 The Journey to Academic Excellence
• 05:02 Mastering Material with Active Recall
• 05:57 Applying Active Recall in Neuroanatomy
• 06:37 Closing Remarks and Invitation to Watch Full Episode

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Cal Newport talks about overhauling your life in Episode 263 of the Deep Questions podcast.

Too many people believe that the New Year is the right time to undertake major improvements to your life. In this episode, Cal argues that it is instead right now, at the beginning of fall, that is the best time to turn over a new page. He lays out a detailed 4-month journey through the deep stack that will have you done with a major overhaul by the time everyone else is just getting started early next year.

Get your questions answered by Cal! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo

Listen to Episode Here: https://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/

Thanks to our Sponsors:

• https://www.mybodytutor.com
• https://www.policygenius.com
• https://www.shopify.com/deep
• https://www.cozyearth.com

Episode Timestamps: 0:00 How can I reinvent my life in 4 months? 32:40 Cal talks about Cozy Earth and Shopify 37:28 How can I ease into Cal's more advanced time management strategies? 40:59 Can unstructured work be a part of the deep life? 45:12 How can I stop changing my mind about what I want to do with my life? 53:02 Can I pursue the deep life if I need a job? 57:23 How do you pursue the deep life with depression? 1:03:25 Cal talks about My Body Tutor and Policy Genius 1:06:49 Cover Reveal for Slow Productivity

Connect with Cal Newport:

• 🔴Visit Cal's BLOG and website: https://calnewport.com/blog/
• 🔴Check out Cal's books: https://calnewport.com/writing/
• 🔴Check out The Deep Life: https://thedeeplife.com

About Cal Newport: Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal's particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives.

Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

Download Cal Newport's FREE Deep Life Guide HERE

Cal Newport talks about overhauling your life in Episode 263 of the Deep Questions podcast.

Too many people believe that the New Year is the right time to undertake major improvements to your life. In this episode, Cal argues that it is instead right now, at the beginning of fall, that is the best time to turn over a new page. He lays out a detailed 4-month journey through the deep stack that will have you done with a major overhaul by the time everyone else is just getting started early next year.

Get your questions answered by Cal! Submit them here

Listen to Episode 263 HERE

Thanks to our Sponsors:

• MyBodyTutor
• PolicyGenius
• Shopify
• CozyEarth

Episode Timestamps:

• 0:00 How can I reinvent my life in 4 months?
• 32:40 Cal talks about Cozy Earth and Shopify
• 37:28 How can I ease into Cal's more advanced time management strategies?
• 40:59 Can unstructured work be a part of the deep life?
• 45:12 How can I stop changing my mind about what I want to do with my life?
• 53:02 Can I pursue the deep life if I need a job?
• 57:23 How do you pursue the deep life with depression?
• 1:03:25 Cal talks about My Body Tutor and Policy Genius
• 1:06:49 Cover Reveal for Slow Productivity

Connect with Cal Newport:

• 🔴 Visit Cal's Blog
• 🔴 Check out Cal's books
• 🔴 The Deep Life

About Cal Newport: Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal's particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives.

Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

1. One focused on your professional life
2. One on health/fitness
3. One purely for personal growth/quality of life

These habits should be challenging but achievable daily.

Download Cal Newport's FREE Deep Life Guide: https://bit.ly/3QBIcug

Cal Newport talks about overhauling your life in Episode 263 of the Deep Questions podcast. He argues that the beginning of fall is the best time to turn over a new page, rather than waiting for the New Year. He lays out a detailed 4-month journey through the deep stack that will have you done with a major overhaul by the time everyone else is just getting started early next year.

Listen to Episode 263: https://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/

Get your questions answered by Cal: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo

• 0:00 How can I reinvent my life in 4 months?
• 32:40 Cal talks about Cozy Earth and Shopify
• 37:28 How can I ease into Cal's more advanced time management strategies?
• 40:59 Can unstructured work be a part of the deep life?
• 45:12 How can I stop changing my mind about what I want to do with my life?
• 53:02 Can I pursue the deep life if I need a job?
• 57:23 How do you pursue the deep life with depression?
• 1:03:25 Cal talks about My Body Tutor and Policy Genius
• 1:06:49 Cover Reveal for Slow Productivity

• https://www.mybodytutor.com
• https://www.policygenius.com
• https://www.shopify.com/deep
• https://www.cozyearth.com

• Blog and website: https://calnewport.com/blog/
• Books: https://calnewport.com/writing/
• The Deep Life: https://thedeeplife.com

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. He writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture, particularly our struggle to use these tools in ways that support our personal and professional goals. He is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, Deep Work, and the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

Identify one area of your life to completely overhaul towards remarkability through concrete steps and new systems. Also outline a plan for a larger, long-term life overhaul. 🌟

Download Cal Newport's FREE Deep Life Guide: https://bit.ly/3QBIcug

Cal Newport talks about overhauling your life in Episode 263 of the Deep Questions podcast. He argues that fall is the best time to turn over a new page, rather than waiting for the New Year. He lays out a detailed 4-month journey through the deep stack that will have you done with a major overhaul by the time everyone else is just getting started early next year.

Listen to Episode 263 Here: https://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/

• 0:00 How can I reinvent my life in 4 months?
• 32:40 Cal talks about sponsors Cozy Earth and Shopify
• 37:28 How can I ease into Cal's more advanced time management strategies?
• 40:59 Can unstructured work be a part of the deep life?
• 45:12 How can I stop changing my mind about what I want to do with my life?
• 53:02 Can I pursue the deep life if I need a job?
• 57:23 How do you pursue the deep life with depression?
• 1:03:25 Cal talks about sponsors My Body Tutor and Policy Genius
• 1:06:49 Cover Reveal for Slow Productivity

• 🔴 Visit Cal's Blog and website: https://calnewport.com/blog/
• 🔴 Check out Cal's books: https://calnewport.com/writing/
• 🔴 Check out The Deep Life: https://thedeeplife.com

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University and a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

His work focuses on the intersection of digital technology and culture, exploring how to use these tools to support meaningful work and lives.

The videos are considered to be used under the "Fair Use Doctrine" of United States Copyright Law, Title 17 U.S. Code Sections 107-118. Videos are used for editorial and educational purposes only and no ownership is claimed over original video content. Video clips are not used for advertisements, marketing or direct financial gain.

Cal Newport talks about Kurt Godel's Deep Life Stack in Episode 258 of the Deep Questions podcast.

Do history's greatest thinkers care about time management? In today's episode Cal analyzes the system that the mathematician and philosopher, Kurt Godel, used to structure his days, weeks, and years to produce meaningful work over a long period of time.

Get your questions answered by Cal! Submit your question here.

• 0:00 Cal's intro
• 8:30 How do geniuses structure their life?
• 27:00 Cal talks about BetterHelp and 80,000 hours
• 34:42 How do I follow through on the projects I start?
• 42:44 Is creating a deep environment one of the deep life buckets?
• 48:53 How do I find examples of my ideal lifestyle?
• 1:00:20 Should I switch jobs I'm bored (but effective)?
• 1:07:02 Cal talks about LMNT and Henson Shaving
• 1:12:19 Cal Reacts

• 🔴 Visit Cal's BLOG and website
• 🔴 Check out Cal's books
• 🔴 Check out The Deep Life

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal's particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives.

Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

To make meaningful progress on your intellectual pursuits, it's crucial to have extended periods of deep, uninterrupted focus. This routine is designed to help you replicate the conditions Gödel created for his most productive work sessions.

Cal Newport talks about Kurt Godel's Deep Life Stack in Episode 258 of the Deep Questions podcast.

Do history's greatest thinkers care about time management? In today's episode Cal analyzes the system that the mathematician and philosopher, Kurt Godel, used to structure his days, weeks, and years to produce meaningful work over a long period of time.

Get your questions answered by Cal! Submit your question here

Episode Timestamps:

• 0:00 Cal's intro
• 8:30 How do geniuses structure their life?
• 27:00 Cal talks about BetterHelp and 80,000 hours
• 34:42 How do I follow through on the projects I start?
• 42:44 Is creating a deep environment one of the deep life buckets?
• 48:53 How do I find examples of my ideal lifestyle?
• 1:00:20 Should I switch jobs I'm bored (but effective)?
• 1:07:02 Cal talks about LMNT and Henson Shaving
• 1:12:19 Cal Reacts

Thanks to our Sponsors:

• BetterHelp
• LMNT
• 80,000 hours
• Henson Shaving

Connect with Cal Newport:

• 🔴 Visit Cal's Blog
• 🔴 Check out Cal's books
• 🔴 Check out The Deep Life

About Cal Newport: Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University...

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Start each day by creating a structured plan for how you will spend your time. As Gödel advised, "Draw up a preliminary program for next week once or twice per week in particular how much time is to be spent on various disciplines." This routine will help you be intentional about allocating time to your priorities.

Cal Newport talks about Kurt Gödel's Deep Life Stack in Episode 258 of the Deep Questions podcast. Do history's greatest thinkers care about time management? In this episode, Cal analyzes the system that the mathematician and philosopher, Kurt Gödel, used to structure his days, weeks, and years to produce meaningful work over a long period of time.

• 0:00 Cal's intro
• 8:30 How do geniuses structure their life?
• 27:00 Cal talks about Better Help and 80,000 hours
• 34:42 How do I follow through on the projects I start?
• 42:44 Is creating a deep environment one of the deep life buckets?
• 48:53 How do I find examples of my ideal lifestyle?
• 1:00:20 Should I switch jobs I'm bored (but effective)?
• 1:07:02 Cal talks about LMNT and Henson Shaving
• 1:12:19 Cal Reacts

Submit your questions for Cal to answer here: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo

🎧 Listen to Episode 258: https://www.thedeeplife.com/listen/

• This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try and get on your way to being your best self.
• LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix
• 80,000 Hours
• Henson Shaving

• 🔴 Visit Cal's Blog and Website: https://calnewport.com/blog/
• 🔴 Check out Cal's Books: https://calnewport.com/writing/
• 🔴 Check out The Deep Life: https://thedeeplife.com

Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University. In addition to his academic research, he writes about the intersection of digital technology and culture. Cal's particularly interested in our struggle to deploy these tools in ways that support instead of subvert the things we care about in both our personal and professional lives.

Cal is a New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including, most recently, A World Without Email, Digital Minimalism, and Deep Work. He's also the creator of The Time-Block Planner.

The videos are considered to be used under the "Fair Use Doctrine" of United States Copyright Law, Title 17 U.S. Code Sections 107-118. Videos are used for editorial and educational purposes only and I do not claim ownership of any original video content. I don't use said video clips in advertisements, marketing or for direct financial gain. All video content in each clip is considered owned by the individual broadcast companies.

End your day with a mindfulness practice and a review of your digital habits to cultivate a balanced and intentional lifestyle.

Cal Newport (calnewport.com) is an associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University who previously earned his PhD from MIT. His scholarship focuses on the theory of distributed systems while his general-audience writing explores intersections of culture and technology.

Cal is the author of seven books, including, most recently, Deep Work, Digital Minimalism, and A World Without Email. He is also a contributing writer for The New Yorker and the host of the Deep Questions podcast.

This routine is designed to help you establish a daily practice of deep, focused work. It incorporates techniques from Cal Newport's books, such as 'Deep Work' and 'Slow Productivity,' to help you optimize your productivity and avoid distractions. The routine includes protocols for managing your workload, scheduling focused work sessions, and establishing healthy boundaries between work and personal life.

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Cal Newport, Ph.D., a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author of numerous books on focus and productivity and how to access the deepest possible layers of your cognitive abilities in order to do quality work and lead a more balanced life. We discuss how to avoid digital distraction, specific systems to best arrange and update your schedule, and how to curate your work and home environment. We discuss how to engage with smartphones and technology, the significant productivity cost of task-switching, and how to avoid and overcome burnout. This episode provides specific protocols for enhancing focus and productivity, time management, task prioritization, and improving work-life balance that ought to be useful for anyone, young or old, regardless of profession.

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Rich sits down with Computer Science professor Cal Newport to discuss the concept of slow productivity as a means to enhance work-life balance and reduce burnout. To read more about Cal and peruse the full show notes, go here👉🏾https://bit.ly/richroll817

Benefits: ✨ Increased self-awareness and mindfulness
✨ Improved planning and goal-setting
✨ Sense of closure and readiness for the next day

This episode combines insights from various discussions to illuminate the concept of 'slow productivity' and its impact across different spheres, from literature to academia. By debunking myths about Jane Austen's writing habits and revealing how a quieter, less engaged period was her most productive, the narrative stretches to the modern implications of being overly busy. The illustration of slow productivity extends through historical figures and authors such as Benjamin Franklin, John McPhee, and Jewel, underlining the ineffectiveness of constant busyness. The script also discusses the intricate tenure process in academia, highlighting the emphasis on scholarly research over community service. Stories and personal experiences shared by the speaker and guest Cal Newport, point out the potential downsides of traditional productivity measures and the necessity for a balance between work and personal life. Furthermore, the script touches upon the role of technology, especially artificial intelligence, in shaping work habits and the importance of self-awareness and task delegation to prevent burnout. Overall, it champions the paradigm of measuring productivity through outcomes rather than hours spent, supported by examples from literature, academia, and personal reflections.

Benefits: ✨ Increased focus and concentration ✨ Improved productivity and output quality
✨ Sense of accomplishment and progress

This episode combines insights from various discussions to illuminate the concept of 'slow productivity' and its impact across different spheres, from literature to academia. By debunking myths about Jane Austen's writing habits and revealing how a quieter, less engaged period was her most productive, the narrative stretches to the modern implications of being overly busy. The illustration of slow productivity extends through historical figures and authors such as Benjamin Franklin, John McPhee, and Jewel, underlining the ineffectiveness of constant busyness. The script also discusses the intricate tenure process in academia, highlighting the emphasis on scholarly research over community service. Stories and personal experiences shared by the speaker and guest Cal Newport, point out the potential downsides of traditional productivity measures and the necessity for a balance between work and personal life. Furthermore, the script touches upon the role of technology, especially artificial intelligence, in shaping work habits and the importance of self-awareness and task delegation to prevent burnout. Overall, it champions the paradigm of measuring productivity through outcomes rather than hours spent, supported by examples from literature, academia, and personal reflections.

Combining Cal Newport Deep Work Protocols with Lex Fridman's Intentional Planning and Reflection Protocols to Live an Intentional Day