Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 219: The Deep Reset

Ep. 218: Work vs. Meaning

In this episode of Deep Questions, the discussion revolves around how our understanding of work and its significance in our lives has changed over time, from the post-war era of the "Organization Man" to today's trend of "quiet quitting." Cal Newport argues that many online trends can be distracting, advocating instead...

Ep. 217: Slow Productivity Advice

Ep. 216: Deep Walking To Work Less

Ep. 215: RYAN HOLIDAY: Discipline Is Destiny

In this episode of Deep Questions, host Cal Newport interviews Ryan Holiday, author of the new book Discipline Is Destiny. They kick off their conversation by exploring self-discipline as a fundamental Stoic virtue and its practical applications in everyday life, broken down into physical, emotional, and mental aspects...

Ep. 214: Quiet Quitting

Ep. 213: The Art Of Saying No

In this episode of Deep Questions, the focus is on mastering the art of saying "no"—a crucial skill for fostering deep work and preventing burnout. Cal Newport kicks things off by sharing his return to a disciplined daily planning routine after a summer break. He points out the initial resistance his mind feels, which ...

Ep. 212: The Productivity Dragon Returns

Ep. 211: How Cal Organizes His Life

Ep. 210: Visions of a Deep Life

Ep. 209: Email and Living with Purpose

Ep. 208: To-Do Lists Are Inhumane

Ep. 207: A Digital Minimalism Intervention (w/ JAMIE KILSTEIN)

Ep 206 – Striving to do less

Ep. 205: Why I’m a Bad Correspondent

Ep. 204: Deep Life Principles

In this episode of Deep Questions, the focus is on the concept of slow productivity and its relevance to various areas of life. The host kicks things off with a lighthearted story about a family road trip, setting up a contrast with the idea of deep work. The discussion features a fascinating case study on June Huh, a ...

Ep. 203: Taming Meetings

Ep. 202: TikTok Dismisses Facebook

Ep. 201: Making a Living Online

In this episode of Deep Questions, the focus is on Cal Newport's recent article in the New Yorker, titled "The Rise of the Internet's Creative Middle Class." The discussion revisits Kevin Kelly's concept of "1000 True Fans," exploring its initial setbacks and eventual revival. The podcast notes that social media's emph...

Ep. 200: Decoding the Deep Life