Ep. 107: How Do I Stay Motivated on Long-Term Projects?

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 WORK QUESTIONS:

- How do I cultivate urgency for long-term projects? [2:49] - How do I learn more about deliberate practice? [11:54] - How do deal with an "open door" policy at work? [17:06] - How can I return to academia after taking an industry job? [19:57] - Does a commitment to deep work block me from management? [21:37] - How do I avoid distractions when working from home? [24:56] - Can condensed deep work rituals still be effective? [27:45]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

- How should I use boredom? [37:09] - Will organized schedules undermine my social life? [45:42] - What is my (Cal) take on Clubhouse? [52:11] - How can someone with few resources cultivate meaningful leisure? [56:48]

Thanks to Jay Kerstens for the intro music and Mark Miles for mastering.

Release date

Lydbog: 21. juni 2021