Ep. 163: The Books I Read in December 2021

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Cal Newport

Technology, Education, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 10 January 2022

⏱️ 67 minutes

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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. OPENING CHAT: The Books I Read in December 2021 DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:- How do I handle insecurity about my writing ability? [35:39]- How do I balance non-work and work activities? [39:51]- How can I take regular breaks to avoid eye strain? [43:53]- How can I reduce anxiety around long term projects? [45:43]- How should academic handle paper rejections? [48:36] DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:- What are your (Cal’s) thoughts on fasting and deep work? [54:59]- How should I maintain a healthy body posture while at the computer? [01:00:56]- How do I stick with habits for more than a couple days? [01:01:55]- How does a digital minimalist find interesting books to read? [01:04:57] Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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