Ep. 177: Is Ambition Worth It?

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: tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj

DEEP DIVE: Is Ambition Worth It? [2:45]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:

- Should you ditch your to-do list with slow productivity mindset? [27:20] - What should I do while waiting for code to compile? [33:20] - What do you do when you get tired? [36:26] - How do I succeed as a postdoc? [39:17] - What do you eat to support Deep Work? [42:04] - What is your updated advice about “temporary plans”? [49:53]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

- How do I balance deep work personal pursuits? [56:35] - At what age will Cal allow his kids to have phones and social media? [1:00:11] - Is Cal’s outlook on the future too optimistic? [1:02:52] - I followed my passion. Am I screwed? [1:08:51]

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Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

Release date

Lydbog: 28. februar 2022