Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 231: Fight Burnout with Work Cycles

Below are the questions covered in today&amp;aposs episode (with their timestamps). Get your questions answered by Cal! Here’s the link: <a href="https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo">bit.ly/3U3sTvo </a> Video from today’s episode:  <a href="https://youtube.com/calnewportmedia">youtube.com/calnewportmedia</a> DEEP DIVE:  Work Cycles [6:57] - Should I leave my relaxing job to make more money? [33:54] - Is there a need for deep work retreats? [45:59] - How do I find time to work deeply when I’m busy? [53:07] Case Study: On Walking and Remote Work [57:25] - Can Cal explain more about the “celebration” bucket? [1:02:09] SOMETHING INTERESTING: - Deep work cafe [1:10:28] <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/manuscript-cafe-in-tokyo-serves-an-antidote-to-writers-block/">cbsnews.com/news/manuscript-cafe-in-tokyo-serves-an-antidote-to-writers-block/</a> - Gloria Mark’s new book [1:12:50] <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418">amazon.com/Attention-Span-Finding-Fighting-Distraction/dp/1335449418 </a> Links: <a href="https://basecamp.com/handbook/09-how-we-work">basecamp.com/handbook/09-how-we-work</a> <a href="http://www.bluemountaincenter.org/life-at-bmc">bluemountaincenter.org/life-at-bmc</a> <a href="https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/amtrak-free-residency/index.html">cnn.com/travel/article/amtrak-free-residency/index.html</a> <a href="https://myfranciscan.org/visit/hermitage/">myfranciscan.org/visit/hermitage/</a> Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://www.80000hours.org/deep">80000hours.org/deep</a> <a href="https://www.blinkist.com/deep">blinkist.com/deep</a> <a href="https://www.ladderlife.com/deep">ladderlife.com/deep</a> <a href="https://www.zocdoc.com/deep">zocdoc.com/deep</a> Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering.

Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.