Ep. 57: Troubleshooting Shutdowns, Taming Overflowing Inboxes, and Tuning Core Values

Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Cal Newport

Education, Technology, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 28 December 2020

⏱️ 73 minutes

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In this episode of Deep Questions I answer reader questions about solidifying your shutdown routines, taming overflowing inboxes, and tuning core values, among many other topics. We also conclude our deep dive into the topic of the deep reset.To submit your own questions, sign up for my mailing list at calnewport.com. You can also submit audio questions at https://www.speakpipe.com/CalNewportPlease consider subscribing (which helps iTunes rankings) and leaving a review or rating (which helps new listeners decide to try the show).Here’s the full list of topics tackled in today’s episode along with the timestamps:DEEP DIVE: The Deep Reset, Part 5WORK QUESTIONS- Advanced preparation for deep work blocks. [14:52]- Time blocking chaotic sales jobs. [18:07]- Being supportive of peer success. [20:11]- Shut down ritual troubles. [24:21]- Building the ideal home office. [27:31]- Dealing with deep work dips during busy periods. [31:29]TECHNOLOGY QUESTIONS- Are podcasts distractions? [35:00]- Dealing with an overflowing inbox. [41:10]- Time blocking household activities. [50:11]- Remembering what you read. [54:06]DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS- Updating core values and productivity roots. [57:02]- When productivity swamps out everything else. [1:01:06]- The deep life versus maximizing success. [1:05:54]Thanks to listener Jay Kerstens for the intro music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:05.0	We are coming up now on the New Year season,
0:08.0	which is that time of year in which you focus on how to make your life even more deep, even more meaningful, even
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2:01.0	Two quick announcements.
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2:10.0	the upcoming New Year season is about giving gifts to yourself the gifts of self-improvement.
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