Ep. 169: How Do I Manage My Time?

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: https://tinyurl.com/b2rkctfj

CORE IDEA: Time Management [4:37]

DEEP WORK QUESTIONS:

- What does deliberate practice look like for computer programming? [30:15] - Is it rational to quit your job if it implies a potential harm to society? [36:04] - When is deep work not the most important metric? [39:04] - Should I stay a job where the management actively tries to stifle productivity? [42:46] - What are your (Cal’s) tips for a mother of two small kids getting her masters? [51:15]

DEEP LIFE QUESTIONS:

- Is raising kids part of the deep life or an obstacle to achieving it? [1:00:22] - Is listening to audiobooks just as beneficial as reading hard-copy books? [1:04:55] - How do I accomplish a digital detox when all of my leisure involves my phone? [1:06:07] - How can high school students excel without SATs? [1:11:06] - Should I worry about social media getting me fired from my job? [1:12:21]

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