Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 252: The Deep Life Stack

How do you leave a life of superficial distraction and cultivate something deeper? In today’s episode, Cal describes “The Deep Life Stack,” an approach to cultivating a deep life that starts with overhauling the person before making the big decisions.  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> Today’s Deep Question: How do I rebuild my life into something deeper? [6:29]  - Is the deep life only available to those with high salaries? [31:55] - How do I co-create a deep life with my partner? [41:48] - Is there a genetic component to depth? [45:24] - What are Cal’s thoughts on the book “Designing Your Life”? [58:31]  Something Interesting: Forget AI. Apple’s all in on AR. (And this is smart.) [1:06:34]  Links:  <a href="https://www.apple.com/apple-vision-pro/">apple.com/apple-vision-pro/</a>  Thanks to our Sponsors:  <a href="https://www.hensonshaving.com/cal ">hensonshaving.com/cal </a><a href="https://www.drinklmnt.com/deep ">drinklmnt.com/deep </a><a href="https://www.80000hours.org/deep ">80000hours.org/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.