Ep. 199: Quieting an Ambitious Brain

Hosted byCal 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.

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]

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