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Ep. 79: Should This Meeting Have Been an Email?
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Cal Newport
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: Should this meeting have been an email? [5:30]
WORK QUESTIONS
- How do I recharge after a hard year of work? [17:14]
- How do I write blog posts? [20:46]
- How important is working from home for accomplishing deep work? [22:52]
- How can I apply productive meditation to work that requires a computer? [28:52]
TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS
- How do I step away from WhatsApp? [33:13]
- Are spaced repetition flashcard programs worth it? [36:47]
- What should I replace social media with in my life? [43:24]
- How can I start a business without social media? [51:19]
DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS
- Why are kitchens such appealing work locations? [54:53]
- How do I overcome deep procrastination during remote learning? [58:10]
- Should I time block after retirement?
Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music.
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