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EPISODE · Feb 28, 2022 · 1H 13M

Ep. 177: Is Ambition Worth It?

from Deep Questions with Cal Newport · host Cal Newport

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcastVideo from today’s episode:  tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjDEEP 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]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist:  Blinkist.com/DeepAthletic Greens:  Athleticgreens.com/deepJUST EGGNew Relic:  Newrelic.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Below are the questions covered in today's episode (with their timestamps). For instructions on submitting your own questions, go to calnewport.com/podcastVideo from today’s episode:  tinyurl.com/b2rkctfjDEEP 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]Thanks to our Sponsors:Blinkist:  Blinkist.com/DeepAthletic Greens:  Athleticgreens.com/deepJUST EGGNew Relic:  Newrelic.com/deepThanks to Jesse Miller for production, Jay Kerstens for the intro music, and Mark Miles for mastering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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