Deep Questions with Cal Newport

Ep. 284: Feel-Good Productivity (w/ Ali Abdaal)

Call talks with Ali Abdaal about his journey from doctor to YouTube sensation, and then dives deep into Ali’s new book, “Feel-Good Productivity,” and the possibilities of making accomplishment something enjoyable. 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> INTERVIEW: YouTube Star Ali Abdaal [3:41] Cal Reacts: Dissecting Ali’s YouTube career path [1:32:27] Links: FREE download for “Slow Productivity”: <a href="https://www.calnewport.com/slow">calnewport.com/slow</a> Thanks to our Sponsors: <a href="https://www.expressvpn.com/deep">expressvpn.com/deep</a> <a href="https://www.rhone.com/cal ">rhone.com/cal </a> <a href="https://www.shopify.com/deep">shopify.com/deep</a> <a href="https://www.notion.com/cal">notion.com/cal</a> Thanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, Kieron Rees for slow productivity 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.